DK Shivakumar

Potholes Happen Due to Nature, Not Us, Claims DK Shivakumar

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, "We are here to sort out the problem. The BJP is doing politics; let them do whatever they want. This evening, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is also conducting a meeting. Potholes are caused by nature; no one wants to create them." Sep 20, 2025
K'taka govt created multiple castes among Christians to promote conversions, break Hindus: BJP

K'taka govt created multiple castes among Christians to promote conversions, break Hindus: BJP

Speaking to the media at BJP State Office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru on Friday, the opposition party's chief whip in the legislative council and BJP MLC N. Ravikumar questioned whether castes such as Kuruba Christian, Lingayat Christian, Maratha Christian, Balija Christian, Madar Christian, Vokkaliga Christian, Banjara Christian, Bhovi Christian exist, and stated that 47 new castes have been created this time. Sep 13, 2025
Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary condemned the remark, saying, "They have first insulted the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and now they are insulting the entire Bihar. This is the real character of Congress, which has been exposed before the nation." Sep 5, 2025
NDA's Bihar bandh today over insult to PM Modi's mother

NDA's Bihar bandh today over insult to PM Modi's mother

The NDA leaders said the remarks were not just against PM Modi's mother but were an insult to 140 crore Indians. They stressed that in Indian culture, a mother is revered as a goddess, and using derogatory words against her was an attack on social and democratic values. Sep 4, 2025
Dharmasthala Mass Grave Row: Karnataka Dy CM Accuses BJP of Political Conspiracy

Dharmasthala Mass Grave Row: Karnataka Dy CM Accuses BJP of Politicising Probe

"When the masked complainant filed a petition in court, the BJP did not utter a word. Now they are doing politics. They think Hindutva is their family property. The BJP has no genuine love for Dharmasthala; they only want Dharmasthala for political gains," stated Dy CM Shivakumar, launching an attack. Aug 16, 2025
ECI reports zero complaints by political parties; 28,370 voter claims filed

ECI reports zero complaints by political parties; 28,370 voter claims filed

According to the ECI's daily bulletin on August 15 -- covering the period from August 1 (3 p.m.) to August 15 (9 a.m.) -- political parties have appointed 1,60,813 Booth Level Agents (BLAs). This includes 53,338 from the Bharatiya Janata Party, 47,506 from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, 36,550 from the Janata Dal (United), and 17,549 from the Indian National Congress, among others. Aug 15, 2025
K'taka Hindu activist murder: BJP, JD-S delegation meets Guv; demands NIA probe, compensation

K'taka Hindu activist murder: BJP, JD-S delegation meets Guv; demands NIA probe, compensation

Speaking to the media, former Minister B. Sriramulu said that the people of Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Ballari, and Koppal districts are secular and love everyone. He criticised that ever since this (Congress) guarantee government came to power in the state, the poor and pro-Hindu activists have been living in a situation where there is no guarantee for their lives. Aug 13, 2025
BJP Accuses Congress of Longstanding Electoral Manipulation

BJP accuses Congress of longstanding electoral manipulation since 1952

The BJP's allegations begin with the 1952 elections, where it claims that Congress and Communist leaders colluded to defeat Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This is followed by a reference to the 1957 elections in Begusarai, Bihar, where Congress supporters allegedly engaged in India's first instance of booth capturing. Aug 13, 2025
Oppn ruckus halts Lok Sabha till Friday, Goa ST representation bill left undiscussed

Indian Ports Bill, 2025 passed amidst political turmoil

Introduced by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Bill aims to overhaul the legal structure governing India's ports. It emphasizes cooperative federalism and strategic maritime development, reflecting the government's vision to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the port sector. Aug 12, 2025