Hassan, July 26 -- The controversy over Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala's alleged meetings with Karnataka government officials has taken a fresh turn, with Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar outright denying the claims and calling them "completely false." His response came hours after Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna reportedly raised concerns, allegedly calling such meetings, if they took place-"illegal." Rajanna's comments, reportedly made in private conversations and echoed in selective media leaks, have become a point of contention within the Congress ranks. Shivakumar, speaking to the media in Arsikere, appeared firm in his rebuttal. "Surjewala has not spoken to or met with any government...