Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and called him the "lucky charm" of the Congress party.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday Shivakumar highlighted the importance of policies that benefit livelihoods over emotional appeals, asserting that the Congress party works for the welfare of all communities, including the Vokkaligas.
Speaking at a rally during the submission of nomination by the Congress candidate in Mandya, he said, "There is no instance where the people of Mandya give up their pride and self-respect and hand over power to an outsider. People of Mandya don't entertain 'touring talkies' politics of Kumar
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today likened Congress leader Sowmya Reddy to his daughter and called upon the voters of Bengaluru South parliamentary constituency to elect her with a huge margin.
In an interview with ANI, the Karnataka Deputy CM alleged that the BJP is finding unable to digest the development of Bengaluru, hence 'creating problem for law and order in the state'.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar alleged that the BJP was resorting to forceful suppression of the opposition in fear of losing the upcoming general elections.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday alleged that the BJP was resorting to propaganda to put the state government in a bad light while urging the latter to get approval from the central government for the Mekedatu Dam project.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday warned pro-Kannada activists that they should not take the law into their own hands for implementing the 60:40 rule for the use of Kannada on signboards.
Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, "The Opposition parties don't seem to know anything other than criticism. If they give any constructive suggestions, we are certainly open to considering them. For the first time in the history of the State, we have taken on the
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told the Legislative Assembly that the government would prioritise irrigation and water management projects over other works.
Stating that Bengaluru city was going through a serious water crisis, Shivakumar urged the general public to use water judiciously. "Don't use drinking water for gardens and car wash. Treated water may be used for other purposes," he added.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said there were no pro-Pakistan slogans in Vidhana Souda and added that the police will take stringent action if there were any slogans.