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How can he be suspicious about Congress’ moves when the parties have not yet launched campaigns?”At a JD(S) convention in KR Nagar, Mysuru on Saturday, Mahesh had said JD(S) workers will not work for the Congress candidate in Mysuru-Kodagu constituency if Congress workers do not support Nikhil in Mandya. MYSURU: The Congress-JD(S) alliance for the general elections appears to be suffering from a deficit of trust over working for each other’s benefit. A day after tourism minister Sa Ra Mahesh’s veiled threat that JD(S) will adopt a titfor-tat approach should Congress workers refuse to work for JD(S) candidates — Nikhil Kumaraswamy in particular — former chief minister Siddaramaiah warned JD(S) leaders against issuing statements that can cause a rift between the coalition partners.“The minister’s statement indicates that he is looking at Congress suspiciously,” Siddaramaiah said on Sunday. Does he not want our support?” Cheluvarayaswamy said while urging senior JD(S) leaders to step in and explain their stand.Senior Congress leader HC Mahadevappa said leaders of the two parties should cooperate and work together. “But, statements like the one made by Mahesh would lead to mistrust and confusion between workers of both parties.”In Mandya, former minister N Cheluvarayaswamy reminded JD(S) leaders that they have to bank on Congress’ support in segments like Tumakuru, Bengaluru North, Chikkaballapur and Shivamogga where Congress holds the edge..