Karnataka Suspense Continues After Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar's Meetings

The suspense over the Karnataka Chief Minister's post after the Congress's emphatic victory in the assembly elections continued today, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge meeting the two contenders -- DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah -- this evening. The meetings, though, were inconclusive. Mr Kharge is trying to strike a balance and another round of meetings will be held tomorrow, sources said. Mr Shivakumar and Mr Siddaramaiah have been asked to stay in Delhi.