In a series of tweets, Congress leader Siddaramaiah hit back at the BJP saying his statement made in a particular context was being “deliberately misrepresented” by the BJP.
“Sadly, a section of the media has also joined hands in this endeavour,” he said. “I have had good relations with seers from all communities and respect them. I have in no way disrespected them. The prominent seers of the State themselves know this, which is why they have remained silent. I thank all of them,” he said.