Shivakumar: Don't understand Yathindra's CM remarks; denies rift.

• Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar stated he has no differences with CM Siddaramaiah and did not understand comments made by the CM's son, Yathindra.
• Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah's remarks about his father serving the full five-year term reignited speculation over a leadership change.
• Speculation intensified after the government passed its halfway mark, fueled by alleged power-sharing talks between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
• The party high command intervened, leading to "breakfast diplomacy" between the CM and Deputy CM to ease tensions.

Why It Matters: It reveals ongoing power struggles within Karnataka's ruling party.