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The episode unfolded when Shivakumar, while replying to the debate in the Assembly on the stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations, shot back at the Opposition that had demanded resignation of himself, chief minister and home minister, wondering if political leaders of other States including the Uttar Pradesh had taken responsibility for stampedes.
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"BJP did not speak anything initially, now all of them are speaking...Now those in BJP are engaging in politics, nothing else. They are going there (Dharmasthala) for the sake of politics," the deputy CM said in response to a question.
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A section of the Congress party in Karnataka has pointed out that the voter list revision was undertaken while the party was in power in the state and it was insulting that discrepancies occurred right under their nose.
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According to Shivakumar, the construction of urban tunnels, the Bengaluru Business Corridor, integrated solid waste management plants, elevated roads along metro lines, flyovers, additional drinking water projects, new roads over storm water drains, and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) will require an estimated investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore.
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Though Shivakumar didn’t name anyone, his remarks have reignited speculation about a rift with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over a rotational chief ministership – a deal the latter firmly denied.
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Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar said, JD(S) leaders and their alliance partner BJP are competent to comment on the Prajwal Revanna issue, and questioned as to why they are not speaking.
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The incident occurred near Goudahalli–T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle hit a divider and flipped while escorting DK Shivakumar
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Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were in the national capital to meet the Congress high command earlier this week.
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Shivakumar’s supporters through public statements are seeking to create conditions for a change in CM. All signs point to the current CM Siddaramaiah digging in and the Congress central leadership all at sea. The deadlock could be broken by adverse court rulings on ‘corruption scandals’ the CM confronts
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The BJP has claimed that Siddaramaiah's appointment to a key OBC panel of the party is a bid to induct him into national politics and get him to vacate the Chief Minister's chair
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Shivakumar’s remark comes days after he publicly endorsed CM Siddaramaiah’s statement that he will finish his 5-year term.
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A section of Congress legislators in Karnataka have openly backed a mid-term leadership change and the appointment of DK Shivakumar as the new chief minister.
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The Congress president's remark came on a day the party sent general secretary Randeep Surjewala to Bengaluru to resolve the crisis in its Karnataka unit.
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The federal probe agency had arrested the local woman — 33-year-old Aishwarya Gowda — in April following searches against her and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni
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Shivakumar, along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, visited New Delhi for two days last Thursday and Friday, during which they met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. This meeting holds importance as there is a growing movement to replace Shivakumar as the party's state president.
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Shivakumar claimed that BJP leaders were misquoting him and that he only made the remark casually and not in the context of "changing the Constitution" to provide Muslim reservation as the BJP had alleged.
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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Sunday referred to the legal challenges anticipated before the 4% reservation for Muslims could be implemented.
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Amid increasing speculation about internal discord within the Karnataka Congress, senior party leaders, including Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju Shivaganga, advocated for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to be the state’s next Chief Minister.
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Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar voiced his disappointment over the sparse attendance of Kannada film industry stars at the inauguration of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), a state-sponsored event held in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 1.
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There has been speculation in Karnataka’s political circles, particularly within the ruling Congress, about a possible change in leadership later this year
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DK Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress chief, is a strong chief ministerial aspirant and has made no secret of his ambition to become the CM.
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Defending his visit, the Deputy CM had emphasised his deep faith, saying, 'I was born Hindu and will die Hindu'
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Shivakumar, who took a dip at the Triveni Sangam at the Kumbh Mela, also opposed the politicisation of the Maha Kumbh and said he wasn't one to find faults.
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Factional wars appear to have resurfaced in the Karnataka unit of the Congress after the party's poor showing in the recent Delhi elections.
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Aero India 2025, Asia's largest defense and aerospace airshow, commenced at Bengaluru's Yelahanka Air Force Station with notable figures like Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attending. The five-day event showcases over 9,000 exhibitors, including 150 foreign participants, and emphasizes India’s vision of self-reliance in defense. Aircraft like the Russian Su-57 and US F-35 will perform, while strategic meetings and dialogues aim to enhance defense exports and joint technology production. Singh highlighted Aero India’s role in strengthening India’s defense preparedness and national development. The event will host a range of significant events, including a defence ministers' conclave and the ‘Manthan’ innovation summit, which focuses on startups and MSMEs in defense. A dedicated India Pavilion will display over 275 exhibits, while the iDEX Pavilion highlights innovations secured through procurement contracts worth Rs 1,560 crore. Aero India has evolved since its inception in 1996, growing into a global defense hub.
