With the Channapatna bye-election approaching, former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy took aim at Congress leaders on Sunday, declaring, "Thieves are uniting with thieves," to criticize what he views as politically motivated alliances.
Shivakumar also reminded voters of his past victories, adding, "The people of this district have elected me five times. I have also defeated HD Kumaraswamy. My nominee has also defeated HD Deve Gowda. He (HD Deve Gowda) should remember this."
Stating that he has generously donated 25 acres of land for schools in Kanakapura, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today questioned Deve Gowda family on its generosity and philanthropy.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy made a direct accusation on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, accusing him of destroying the lives of Ganga Matsya community members, who once led a peaceful life by fishing in lakes.
Kumaraswamy criticized the probe, questioning the authority of a superintendent-level officer to investigate the Chief Minister, saying, "What inquiry have they done? An SP-level officer inquiring about the CM? It's a drama which happened today. SP might have written whatever they wanted."
"Rahul Gandhi ran away from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh to Wayanad -- what kind of 'Talkies' is he? Priyanka Gandhi, instead of contesting from UP, came to Wayanad to support her brother -- what 'Talkies' are they? Instead of cleaning up your own house, don't worry about others," Kumaraswamy cri
Addressing a gathering, alongside BJP State President BY Vijayendra, Kumaraswamy promised that "just as Hubballi-Dharwad became twin cities, Channapatna and Ramanagara will also develop into twin industrial hubs."
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the BJP and JD(S) alliance during a program on Tuesday, where he discussed family politics while defending the Congress party's choice of candidates, including Yasir Khan Pathan for the Shigaon ticket.
Karnataka Police has registered an FIR against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for allegedly threatening a police officer who is investigating an illegal mining case against him.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he has told his officials not to issue any notices to farmers and withdraw the already issued notices also.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara ahead of the high-stakes bye-election for the Channapatna assembly seat, questioning how the Congress candidate could develop the entire constituency when he has failed to develop his ow