Bengaluru, Feb. 6 -- DK Shivakumar's sarcastic retort - "CM's son is our high command" - has set social media abuzz, adding humour, drama, and a hint of internal friction within the Karnataka Congress. The Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President made the remark while responding to Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah's statement that the party high command had given a clear signal allowing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to complete his full five-year term.

Shivakumar remarked, "I will respect whatever he says. Since he has spoken as if he represents the high command, let us treat him as such," highlighting the sharp and humorous tone of his response. He made the comment at Mangaluru Airport on Friday when reporters asked for his rea...