Earlier, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has termed the reports suggesting that he is getting close to the BJP "false propaganda," emphasising that he was a born Congressman.
Amid a row over his visit to the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the ideology of the Congress party is to take everyone in society together.
Speaking to reporters after his meeting, Pai said, "Bengaluru is a great city, a global city and a science city. We need comprehensive development, including better footpaths, roads, and metro expansion. DK Shivakumar assured us that significant development would occur within six months. We
All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary PV Mohan expressed his disapproval on X over Shivakumar's visit to the Isha Foundation. He said that his action "damages the core" of the party.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai said there is no discussion within the BJP regarding Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joining the party, adding that political developments happen swiftly.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday termed Home Minister Amit Shah's assurance to Southern states of any disadvantage in the delimitation process as not 'trustworthy.'
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who holds the water resources portfolio, on Wednesday said that there is no shortage of drinking water in the State and the government is also managing irrigation needs effectively.