Speaking to ANI in Jaipur, Pilot said that while SIR has taken place multiple times in the past, "earlier when SIR occurred, there was neither any discussion nor any fear in people's minds. But for the first time, people are troubled by this."
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a "productive discussion on Karnataka's priorities and the road ahead" with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while meeting him at his Cauvery residence for breakfast on Saturday morning.
Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shivakumar categorically denied meeting Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge or Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during his visit to the city.
"They (BJP) can say anything. Why are they so worried? Who is addressing? We are here to address the public issues. We are the elected government, not them. Let them raise relevant issues," the Karnataka minister said.
He described the situation as an open conflict, with ministers vying for the Chief Minister position and criticised the Karnataka government, stating that the administration has collapsed and ministers are focused on the upcoming leadership shift rather than their duties.
Amid speculations of a change in leadership in the Karnataka government, currently led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, state minister Priyank Kharge said that every member of the Congress party is clear that whatever the high command decides, the leaders would follow it.
Amid speculations about a possible change in Karnataka's leadership, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that he, along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, will accept and act according to the decision of the Congress high command.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will be formed to investigate irregularities in land acquisition cases for the Bengaluru Development and Irrigation departments, and added that officials and lawyers found responsib
"The Karnataka government is also reviewing it, our Home Minister and Chief Minister are also reviewing the security in Karnataka. We have to be careful to maintain the peace," DK Shivakumar said.
Karnataka government will appeal against the Karnataka High Court's order putting an interim stay on the State government's order declaring gatherings of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government premises with more than 10 people illegal without permission, Chief Minister Siddar