JD(S) leader Kumaraswany met Sonia Gandhi

JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswany tonight met Congress president Sonia Gandhi sparking speculation of realignment of political forces but he insisted it had nothing to do with national politics and his party was not leaving the Third Front. "There is no question of leaving the Third Front.That question does not arise. We are in Third Front and will be in Third Front," he told a press conference after meeting Gandhi.
The former Karnataka Chief Minister, who hid his face while entering Gandhi's 10, Janpath residence to avoid the media, insisted his meeting with the Congress chief was in connection with certain issues relating to his state Karnataka and had nothing to do with national politics. He said he had "explained" to CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat and CPI leader D Raja why he met Gandhi. I am a former Chief Minister. I can meet anyone," Kumaraswamy said adding he had met Gandhi on a request from some "Congress friends". So this now start of political dramas before 16 may.