JD(S) state chief remarks on Siddaramaiah sparks war of words

:JD(S) Karnataka chief H Viswanath's remarks on Siddaramaiahs performance as Chief Minister in the previous government triggered a war of words between the two leaders Sunday, with the latter saying he will raise it in the next Congress-JD(S) coalition coordination committee meeting.

The slugfest between two top leaders has come at a time when speculations are rife about the longevity of the coalition government after the Lok Sabha poll results, given the rift between the parties on various issues.

The growing clamor within Congress for CLP leader Siddaramaiah to become Chief Minister once again is the reason for the spat between two leaders,as the miffed JD(S) President raised questions about his performance as CM in the previous government and termed the demand as "chamchagiri" (flattery).

"Siddaramaiah has completed five years as Chief Minister. Let"s see, its left to the people (to decide whether he should become CM once again)...

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