Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Criticizes Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in Mandya
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], August 6: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today demanded that Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy must stop frequently reversing his statements and fulfill his promises to the people of Mandya. Addressing the Janandolana program in Mandya, he said, “Kumaraswamy has to answer the people of Mandya on his frequent U-turns about the promises he made to the people. He has to walk the talk and not just make false promises.”
Shivakumar criticized Kumaraswamy for his inconsistent statements, particularly regarding the Mekedatu project and the Cauvery water issue. He mentioned that Kumaraswamy had promised to get approval for the Mekedatu project from Modi in 5 minutes but later went back on his statement. Shivakumar also pointed out that Kumaraswamy ridiculed an all-party meeting on the Cauvery water release but attended a non-vegetarian meal in Pandavapura.
Shivakumar added that there is no strength in BJP’s and JDS’s padyatra as it is against the poor of the State. He accused the BJP and JDS of trying to destabilize the Congress government and said, “Kumaraswamy and Yediyurappa don’t have the ‘dum’ to dethrone the Congress government.” He also accused the BJP and JDS of corruption and stated that the Congress party will win 150 seats next time.
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Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has many big cities like Bengaluru, which is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’.
Deputy Chief Minister -: The Deputy Chief Minister is the second-highest-ranking official in a state government, just below the Chief Minister. They help in running the state and making important decisions.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician in Karnataka. He is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government of India. They are responsible for specific departments like education, health, or defense.
H D Kumaraswamy -: H D Kumaraswamy is a politician in Karnataka. He has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and is a member of the JDS party.
Mandya -: Mandya is a district in Karnataka. It is known for its sugarcane fields and is often called the ‘Sugar City’.
Janandolana program -: The Janandolana program is a public event or campaign where leaders talk to people about important issues and gather support.
Mekedatu project -: The Mekedatu project is a plan to build a dam on the Cauvery River in Karnataka. It aims to provide drinking water and generate electricity.
Cauvery water issue -: The Cauvery water issue is a long-standing dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over sharing the water of the Cauvery River.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
JDS -: JDS stands for Janata Dal (Secular). It is a regional political party in Karnataka.
Congress -: Congress is another major political party in India. It has been one of the oldest and most influential parties in the country.
