Bengaluru, Nov. 9 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday dismissed speculation of a rift between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, asserting that some people were trying to create an impression of differences between the two leaders.

Speaking to the media near Mekhri Circle and Town Hall, Shivakumar said Siddaramaiah was their leader and that he had recently met him to discuss various issues, including the upcoming local body elections.

"There is no big rift or small rift between former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and me. Some people are trying to create an atmosphere that there is a rift between us," he said.

"In politics, there should be critics; there should be opponents. It is only when they are there that people li...