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News18 English03/12/2025

BJP slams Siddaramaiah for flaunting Rs 43-lakh Santos de Cartier watch amid Karnataka crisis

  • BJP criticizes Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for allegedly wearing a Rs 43-lakh luxury watch.
  • BJP claims Siddaramaiah's watch choice exposes an "extravagant mindset" and questions his socialist credentials.
  • Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defends Siddaramaiah, suggesting the watch may have been a gift.
  • The controversy arises amid high-profile breakfast meetings aimed at demonstrating unity within the ruling party.
  • Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar emphasize their united leadership and commitment to the Congress high command's decisions.

Why it matters: Raises doubts about Siddaramaiah's credibility and leadership amid ongoing party tensions.

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