After much speculation and drama, the Congress finally came up with a solution in Karnataka. D K Shivakumar who had refused to back down finally relented and agreed to be deputy to Siddaramaiah.
Sonia Gandhi s questioning began around 12:30 pm after completion of some formalities like verification of summons and signature in the attendance sheet, sources said. She has been allowed to leave on her request made on medical grounds, sources said. She has been asked to appear again on July 25.