Cracks between Congress and JD(S) widen in Karnataka

Cracks within the ruling coalition partners in Karnataka appeared to widen as JD(S)

state president A H Vishwanath and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah accused each other of not following the "coalition dharma."

The flare-up between the two leaders that could complicate matters for the Congress and JD(S) further stemmed from the growing 'Siddaramiaah for CM' clamour within the Congress.

The call has irked the JD(S) leadership, with Vishwanath Sunday flaying it as "chamchagiri" (sycophancy) and questioning the ability of Siddaramaiah as an administrator.

"What is so special (about Siddaramaiah rule), was his administration greater than Devraj Urs'? People remember Devraj Urs even today after 30 years. What great administration happened (during Siddaramaiah) to remember it for decades? What major developmental work happened? Nothing...," Vishwanath had said Sunday.

A miffed Siddaramaiah tweeted Monday, "I would raise the jealous statement by Vishwanath in the ...