BENGALURU Ahead of a much-publicized meeting between D. K. Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah slated in Karnataka’s ruling party, BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar accused the ruling Indian National Congress of indulging in political theatrics rather than governance.
Suresh’s comments reflect wider criticism from opposition ranks, which argue that the back-and-forth between Congress heavyweights undermines administrative focus and shows lack of seriousness about state affairs. Suresh BJP spokespeople have dismissed recent handshake-style meetings as mere “optics” designed to mask deep divisions within the party.
With the Congress government already under scrutiny for instability, this fresh airing of accusations adds to growing concerns about how internal strife might impact governance and whether upcoming elections will further distort party priorities.
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