Bengaluru, Nov. 8 -- Fresh signs of unease within the Karnataka Congress have emerged after former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah skipped a Diwali friendship gathering hosted by Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Friday, November 6, despite being invited. His absence comes amid the controversy surrounding an alleged sting operation against him and has fuelled speculation about strained relations with the party high command.

Siddaramaiah is believed to be displeased with the way the state government has dealt with the investigation into the sting operation. He had reportedly expressed his concerns to Rahul Gandhi as well. His decision not to attend the Delhi event has prompted questions about whether he is indirectly conveying his displeasure to the c...