"No one should encroach illegally. We are not ready to give gifts to encroachers. There is no question of doing appeasement politics in any way," Shivakumar said.
Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, over the Congress leader's remarks against people of Kerala amid the Kogilu encroachment eviction row.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, the third name in the speculated power tussle after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, on Tuesday, stated that the leadership change has not yet begun in the state.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of indulging in politics over Kogilu encroachment evictions, fearing defeat in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
He also noted that evictees will be provided accommodation under the Rajiv Gandhi Housing scheme, adding that the state government will not allow slums to encroach on Bengaluru.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday stated that strict action will be taken against the "land thieves," as he visited the Kogilu Fakir Colony amid the illegal house demolition drive.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that locals and eligible evictees regarding the demolition drive in Kogilu village near Yelahanka in Bengaluru would be rehabilitated under the Rajiv Gandhi Housing scheme.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday responded to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remarks on the recent demolition drive in Karnataka, saying the action was taken as a "precautionary measure" in the interest of public health and safety.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Sunday hailed the party's history on its 140th Foundation Day, announcing that he has written a book on Mahatma Gandhi.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell head Amit Malviya on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader and AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal, accusing the party of continuing its "high-command culture" and undermining the authority of Karnataka's elected leadership.
"Spoke to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar regarding the demolition of unauthorised constructions in Kogilu village, Bengaluru. Conveyed the AICC's serious concern that such actions should have been undertaken with far greater caution, sensitivity, and compassion, keeping t