Bengaluru: Putting an end to the speculations that he was in Mumbai for last two days Ramesh Jharakiholi clarified that he was in Bengaluru.

Addressing presspersons on Friday Ramesh said “Some political leaders are trying to dent my image by simply spreading rumours about me. I am in the city for the past two days and have not gone to Mumbai”

He further added that there was some misunderstanding within the party but now AICC President Rahul Gandhi has resolved it.

Supporting Ramesh Jharakiholi, water resources minister DK Shivakumar said that the media is simply spreading rumours about Ramesh.

“He is my personal friend, we have known each other for many years. I am very sure he will never cheat his party,” said Shivakumar.