Kannadigas, Tamilians, kids of Cauvery: Pejawar Seer

October 24, 2011

Madikeri, October 24: Kannadigas and Tamilians are like twin children for Cauvery river, which is the lifeline of the district and both the States. By bringing them together, it spreads the message of harmony among the two states, said Pejawar Seer Vishweshatheertha Swamiji.

Speaking after flagging off 'Mathe Sri Cauvery Jagruthi Theerthayathre' at Bhagamandala on Sunday, he said the yathre aims at spreading the message on sanctity of river Cauvery and to create awareness to check pollution of the river.

The yathre commences from Talacauvery and will conclude at Poombukar in Tamilnadu, the estuary where the river Cauvery joins the sea. The embellished chariot will travel 765 km spreading the message of unity and integrity.

The yathre was organised by Akhila Bharatha Sanyasigala Sangha of Rameshwaram, said state convenor Sadashiva.

Senior Journalist G Rajendra said about 40 sages and saints will take part in the yathre. Zilla Panchayat President SHantheyanda Ravi Kushalappa, Bhagamandala ZP member S N Rajarao, Additional DC K M Chandre Gowda and others were present.

Pejawar Seer Vishweshatheertha Swamiji said that there was nothing wrong in seers visiting former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa in jail. He said “visiting prisoner in the jail or in the hospital is just an attempt to reform them.”

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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