Shivakumar Claims Kumaraswamy Will Undermine BJP Leaders in Karnataka
· India · The Hindu, India Today
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar alleged on September 13, 2026, that Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy intends to weaken BJP leaders R. Ashok and B.Y. Vijayendra as state elections approach. Speaking at an event where former legislator N.L. Narendra Babu rejoined the Congress, Shivakumar claimed the JD(S) leader is waiting for an opportunity to seize power within the alliance. The Chief Minister also challenged Kumaraswamy to generate 50,000 jobs in the state and criticized Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya for his opposition to a proposed tunnel project. Shivakumar further defended his administration against political criticism, stating he remains focused on governance rather than engaging in hate-driven rhetoric.
Why it matters
These statements reflect ongoing political friction between the ruling Congress party and the BJP-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka, potentially influencing voter sentiment ahead of future state elections.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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