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Bengaluru, Dec 5: The ruling Congress party’s convention at Hassan is not a show of strength but a platform to disseminate the government’s policies and philosophy, said Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D K Shivakumar on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said: "We don't need a show of strength. This is a convention organised by the party and many like-minded organisations. Many organisations have come forward to support such conventions in other districts. The BJP is criticising the event as it is jealous."

Shivakumar made it clear that there was need to console the mothers of Hassan when they were in distress.

“But the opposition JDS and BJP are shedding crocodile tears in Channapatna. The BJP and JDS are losing their base and hence they are criticising this event," he said.

Asked about dissatisfaction expressed by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara about the power sharing agreement talk, he said, "I haven't spoken about it in front of you or Parameshwara. I had shared my own perspective to a news channel.”

“I can't discuss what has been discussed in front of the media. The Chief MInister has said that there is no deal on power sharing,” he said adding: “I won't discuss that matter any further. Our government will finish the full term."

To a question on whether there was any difference of opinion between him and Dr Parameshwar, he said, "I don't have difference with anyone. I don't have any political enmity. We have worked together for the party and will continue to do so."