Bengaluru, Nov. 23 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation over a possible leadership change in the state, calling the reports media-driven and baseless.
Siddaramaiah met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Bengaluru and described the meeting as a routine interaction.
"It was a courtesy call," he said, adding that the discussions focused on organisational matters and preparations for upcoming local body elections, including the Bengaluru municipal polls.
Responding sharply to questions on a potential change in the chief minister's post, Siddaramaiah said, "That is only speculation. You (media) have created it."He also reiterated that he would continue as Chief Minister, saying, "I will remain ...