Did BJP's Sriramulu accept trying to poach Congress' DK Shivakumar?

BJP leader B Sriramulu who lost to Siddaramaiah in Badami but won in Molakaalmuru made a faux pas when questioned if he had approached Congress' DK Shivakumar. Initially replying in affirmative, he quickly dismissed any such action. Watch the video on Asianet Newsable to know more.