Cong downplays differences in coalition govt with JDS

Downplaying the differences within the ruling alliance in Karnataka, Congress general secretary K C Venugopal Tuesday said there was no threat to his party's coalition government with the JD(S), and the two parties would fight the Lok Sabha polls together.

He also said the Congres party and JD(S) would sort out all issues, including the seat sharing for parliament election "amicably."
Venugopal's comments have come at a time when JD(S) workers and leaders have been openly expressing their unhappiness against the Congress on a host of issues and have accused it of "big brother attitude."
There is no major issue at all; there is no threat at all (to the government).We are very confident, we will fight together and will take maximum number of seats in Karnataka."
Asked about JD(S) demand for 12 out of 28 seats during the Lok Sabha polls, Venugopal said "Our seat sharing discussion hasn't started so far. We will amicably settle everything."