Belagavi: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar held private discussions with former MLA Feroz Sait, drawing attention amid Congress factional developments in Belagavi.

The meeting took place at Sait’s residence in Jadhav Nagar near TV Centre in the city.

It is noteworthy that Feroz Sait has distanced himself from Satish Jarkiholi, the District In-charge Minister.

Ministers Sudhakar, MLA Asif Sait, and MLC Channaraj Hattiholi accompanied DKS during the visit. The two leaders reportedly held discussions for about 15 minutes.

Speaking about the meeting, Feroz Sait clarified that no political issues were discussed. “I personally invited D K Shivakumar to my residence. There is no dissatisfaction or misunderstanding between me and Minister Satish Jarkiholi,” he said.

Sait also emphasized the strong, 50-year-old bond between his family and the Jarkiholi family. He dismissed rumours of a rift, adding that his brother Asif (Raju) Sait, along with a few MLAs and friends, would be travelling to Dubai. “This trip has no political undertone or link to any discontent,” he explained.

DKShi to Attend Maha Kumbh Mela

Deputy CM D K Shivakumar also announced his plans to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela.

“I am planning to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela soon with my family. The dates are yet to be finalized. Uttar Pradesh ministers have already extended an invitation to me to visit Prayagraj,” he revealed.