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D. K. Shivakumar
Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar (born 15 May 1962) is an Indian politician from Karnataka serving as its Deputy Chief Minister since May 2023. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC),
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Operation Lotus in Odisha?: Shivakumar alleges BJP inducing Congress MLAs ahead of RS polls
Shivakumar, who is the Congress Karnataka unit chief told reporters that the saffron party may orchestrate "Operation Lotus," due to which Congress MLAs from BJP-ruled Odisha have been flown to Bengaluru.
Frequently asked questions
1. Who is D. K. Shivakumar?
He is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka since May 2023, a senior INC leader, and a key strategist in the Siddaramaiah-led government.
2. What are his official portfolios?
He oversees Water Resources, Bengaluru Urban Development, and Major & Medium Irrigation.
3. Has he faced political controversies?
Yes, he has been accused of money laundering and alleged involvement with the “garbage mafia,” though no convictions have been made; he remains one of the wealthiest legislators.
4. What major initiatives has he launched?
He led Bengaluru sanitation reforms against entrenched tender cartels, cultural promotion near KRS, enforcement against illegal buildings, and publicly managed crowd crises after the IPL stampede.
5. What’s his role in the Cauvery Aarti event?
As Deputy CM, he green-lit and defended the Cauvery Aarti festival, assuring locals that it poses no threat to the KRS dam and supports regional tourism and employment.
