Raichur: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday, Could 9, dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about political instability within the state, asserting that the federal government stays robust and steady.
Chatting with reporters in Lingasugur, Shivakumar reacted sharply to Modi’s assertion that the Chief Minister’s chair in Karnatakawas “shaking” and in contrast it to political developments in Kerala and Punjab.
“There aren’t any chairs shaking in Karnataka. Each chair right here is robust and steady. I don’t know what precisely Prime Minister Modi is seeing,” Shivakumar mentioned.
The Deputy CM’s remarks got here amid intensified political exchanges between the BJP and the ruling Congress authorities in Karnataka following Modi’s current speech in Bengaluru, the place he took a dig on the Congressmanagement over inner energy struggles.
Shivakumar additionally spoke emotionally concerning the demise of senior Congress chief and MLA D Sudhakar. He mentioned Sudhakar was anticipated to affix the inauguration of the Bhadra Higher Financial institution mission however couldn’t attend due to his deteriorating well being situation.
“He all the time used to satisfy us and repeatedly submit requests associated to the event of his district. Although he belonged to the Jain neighborhood, he handled individuals from all communities with affection and heat,” Shivakumar mentioned.
Describing Sudhakar as a “large-hearted human being,” he added that the chief’s dying was a serious loss not solely to the federal government and his constituency but additionally to him personally.
“His demise is a large setback for our authorities and the individuals of the constituency. Personally, it has deeply shocked me,” he mentioned.
The political disagreement between the BJPand Congress in Karnataka has intensified in current weeks, particularly after Modi’s remarks suggesting instability throughout the ruling celebration. Congress leaders, nonetheless, have repeatedly denied any variations throughout the management and maintained that the federal government will full its full time period.
