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Bengaluru, Nov 18: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ridiculed JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy of coming out with conspiracy theories and said the former chief minister, who is desperate after the party’s miserable performance in the assembly elections, must he suffering from ‘Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)’ disease.

Advising the JDS leader to ‘better address it (HPD) it soon than later’, the Chief Minister said Kumaraswamy’s problem is that ‘he is desperate for attention’ and it is known in medical terms as ‘Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)’.

Taking to social media, the Chief Minister has tweeted that “Kumaraswamy has become an expert in coming up with conspiracy theories. With just the name of 'Vivekananda', he is trying to fabricate stories. We had issued a clarification that the phone call was about the development of schools using CSR funds and had released the document also. The document which was released was signed off by Mysuru Taluk BEO Vivekananda. Conversation over the phone was about this Vivekananda who had signed off the list of schools for development.’’

Siddaramaiah pointed out that “Many people can have similar names. Former BJP MLA M P Kumaraswamy was sentenced in a cheque bounce case,’’ and asked, “Did we say it was H D Kumaraswamy? When Kumaraswamy ridiculed himself by calling 'Yellidyappa Nikhil’. Did everyone with the name Nikhil answer Kumaraswamy?’’

“As a responsible political leader, one should present facts and not conspiracy theories. This series of failed desperate attempts of Kumaraswamy shows he is irresponsible. Sadly, his cry for attention is continuing to expose him further. Instead of wasting time by threading fake narratives, he should talk to his alliance partners and ensure justice for Karnataka on various issues,’’ he said.

The Chief Minister went on to mention that, “There is still a chance for Kumaraswamy to accept his mistake and publicly apologise for his failed attempt. Instead of building up on lies, he should end it with an apology,’’ and ended by suggesting: #GetWellSoonKumaraswamy’’

Meanwhile, farmer leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar and other leaders called on the Chief Minister at his residence and held detailed discussions on the anti-farmer policies and legislations of the Narendra Modi government. The farmers also urged the Chief Minister to ensure that such anti-farmer measures and laws should not be introduced in Karnataka.