DK Shivakumar on meeting Sadhguru: My personal belief, can't reply to everyone
2 weeks, 3 days ago

DK Shivakumar on meeting Sadhguru: My personal belief, can't reply to everyone

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar has defended his visit to the Isha Foundation for the Mahashivratri celebrations, stating that it was his personal belief and not a matter for political debate. I don’t want either the BJP or Congress to make an issue out of this, and even the media need not discuss it.” PV Mohan, in a post on X, accused Shivakumar of “damaging the core” of the Congress party by publicly associating with Sadhguru, who has been critical of Rahul Gandhi in the past. Otherwise, it damages the core pic.twitter.com/x9hnxhbfF6 — PV.MOHAN February 26, 2025 When asked about Sadhguru’s past remarks on Rahul Gandhi, Shivakumar distanced himself from the controversy, saying, “I don’t know who has commented on whom. If anyone speaks in front of us, we will answer them.” Amid the political heat, Shivakumar also refrained from commenting on national-level Congress leaders like KV Mohan, stating, “They are all national leaders; I don’t want to comment on that.” Published By: Deepthi Published On: Feb 27, 2025

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'I go where my faith is': DK Shivakumar defends visit to Isha Foundation amid Congress row
2 weeks ago

'I go where my faith is': DK Shivakumar defends visit to Isha Foundation amid Congress row

Hindustan Times  

Amid controversy over his visit to the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended his decision, emphasizing that the Congress party stands for inclusivity. Watch the video here: Justifying his presence at the event, Shivakumar highlighted Sadhguru’s Karnataka roots and his involvement in Cauvery water issues. Earlier, DK Shivakumar said that it is his …

'He is doing great work': DK Shivakumar defends attending Sadhguru's event amid Congress backlash
2 weeks ago

'He is doing great work': DK Shivakumar defends attending Sadhguru's event amid Congress backlash

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU/UDUPI: Amid criticism from a section within the ruling Congress, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday strongly defended his visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha yoga centre in Tamil Nadu for Mahashivaratri celebrations, calling it is his personal belief. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress chief, while calling BJP leaders' claims about fast-paced political developments in the …

Karnataka Congress divided over DK Shivakumar’s visit to Isha Yoga Centre
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka Congress divided over DK Shivakumar’s visit to Isha Yoga Centre

Hindustan Times  

The controversy over Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha yoga centre in Tamil Nadu for Mahashivaratri celebrations has refused to die down with leaders in the state Congress unit sharply divided over the issue. DK Shivakumar at Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha yoga centre. State Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said the party high command …

DK Shivakumar might emerge as Congress's Eknath Shinde: Karnataka BJP
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DK Shivakumar might emerge as Congress's Eknath Shinde: Karnataka BJP

India Today  

The Karnataka BJP made a provocative statement, drawing parallels between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Maharashtra’s Eknath Shinde. “There are many in Congress who could be like Eknath Shinde, DK Shivakumar might be one of them,” Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka said, suggesting that the Congress strongman could be on the verge of engineering a split within the …

No politics in visit to Isha Foundation, said Dy CM DK Shivakumar
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

No politics in visit to Isha Foundation, said Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Under fire from his partymen over diluting party's ideology, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended his participation in Mahashivaratri puja organized at Isha Foundation of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday and stated “There is no politics in this. I can’t reply to everyone who posts something on social media.” It is speculated that by attending puja at Isha …

Shivakumar faces Congress heat over Sadhguru invite: Aligns with RSS narrative
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Shivakumar faces Congress heat over Sadhguru invite: Aligns with RSS narrative

India Today  

DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and the state Congress president, faced criticism from within his party after he shared an invitation for a Mahashivratri event hosted by Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation and a prominent spiritual leader. All India Congress Committee secretary PV Mohan expressed his disapproval in a post on the social media platform X, …

Lakhs gather at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore for Mahashivratri celebrations
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lakhs gather at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore for Mahashivratri celebrations

The Hindu  

The Velliangiri foothills witnessed the Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore on Wednesday night, where lakhs gathered for a night-long observance of spiritual sessions, music, and meditation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the celebrations and said that Mahashivratri was not just a festival but had scientific significance. He further remarked that India’s history was incomplete without Tamil …

D.K. Shivakumar Dismisses BJP Link Speculations
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

D.K. Shivakumar Dismisses BJP Link Speculations

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Over reports of him getting closer to Bharatiya Janata Party especially after his holy dip at Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj, president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. So far I haven’t met Union Minister of Home Amit Shah, so far,” he told reporters in Bengaluru about an invitation to him from Isha Foundation founder Sadguru Jaggi …

Amit Shah joins Mahashivratri celebration at Isha Foundation, Sadhguru lauds ‘reflection of what Sardar Patel…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Amit Shah joins Mahashivratri celebration at Isha Foundation, Sadhguru lauds ‘reflection of what Sardar Patel…’

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday attended the Maha Shivratri celebrations at Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. At the event, Sadhguru lauded the Union Home Minister, asserting that the work of the BJP leader was a ‘reflection of what Sardar Patel did.’ “Since the Partition, many developments happened where the nation, though it was one nation on …

DK Shivakumar dismisses BJP ties, says he was born Congressman
2 weeks, 4 days ago

DK Shivakumar dismisses BJP ties, says he was born Congressman

India Today  

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted allegations of his growing proximity to the BJP, calling them "false propaganda." Shivakumar dismissed speculation linking him to the BJP due to Shashi Tharoor’s alleged closeness to the party. Regarding Congress leadership in Karnataka, he said, "The party chose Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister, and I respect that. Shivakumar dismissed media reports suggesting that …

Dy CM DK Shivakumar takes holy dip at Kumbh Mela, signals Congress' soft Hindutva
1 month ago

Dy CM DK Shivakumar takes holy dip at Kumbh Mela, signals Congress' soft Hindutva

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with his wife Usha, took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, where the Kumbh Mela is happening, marking a move that many analysts see as Congress' soft Hindutva approach. Shivakumar’s visit to Prayagraj follows his daughter Aishwarya's arrival at Kumbh Mela recently. The series of …

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Dismisses Rumors of Party Differences
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Dismisses Rumors of Party Differences

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar emphasized that his primary duty is to safeguard the party and ensure the stability of the government, adding that he has made numerous sacrifices for the party's strength and will continue to prioritize its future security and growth. Speaking to reporters in Belagavi on Monday, Shivakumar dismissed speculations of any internal …

DK Shivakumar defends temple trips after Kumaraswamy calls them 'power' prayers
2 months ago

DK Shivakumar defends temple trips after Kumaraswamy calls them 'power' prayers

India Today  

Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy took a jibe at Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for his temple visits, suggesting that the latter's prayers were driven by a desire for power and to defeat his enemies. Shivakumar also addressed questions about his “Homa” at a Tamil Nadu temple, clarifying that it was performed solely for his peace of mind and …

Let DK Shivakumar lead Congress, win polls and take top post: Karnataka Minister
2 months ago

Let DK Shivakumar lead Congress, win polls and take top post: Karnataka Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar should become CM by successfully leading the party in the next elections, rather than aspiring for the top post in the incumbent government's remaining period of two and a half years, a state minister said on Friday. Minister K N Rajanna's apparent dig comes in the backdrop of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent dinner with …

DK Shivakumar in Turkey, CM Siddaramaiah has cosy dinner with cabinet
2 months, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar in Turkey, CM Siddaramaiah has cosy dinner with cabinet

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleagues, mostly Dalit ministers, had dinner at PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s residence on Thursday. Nothing remarkable, except that the get-together happened at a time when Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is on a personal trip to Turkey. It is being interpreted as camp politics, and attempts at political one-upmanship to counter Shivakumar, who …

DK Shivakumar asserts party unity ahead of Congress' rebranded Hassan rally
3 months, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar asserts party unity ahead of Congress' rebranded Hassan rally

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s upcoming rally in Hassan on December 5 has undergone a dramatic transformation from a personal show of strength to a Congress-endorsed event. The shift came after an anonymous letter to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted concerns that the rally, organised independently by Siddaramaiah’s faction, risked promoting “hero worship” and undermining the party’s collective identity. Responding to …

DK Shivakumar attacks Amit Shah over Karnataka sex scandal, questions BJP-JDS alliance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar attacks Amit Shah over Karnataka sex scandal, questions BJP-JDS alliance

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking why the BJP was still in alliance with the Janata Dal despite knowing about MP Prajwal Revanna's alleged sex scandal. Shivakumar was reacting to Amit Shah's criticism of the Congress government in Karnataka for not taking timely action against Revanna. Priyanka Gandhi should …

DKS on ‘temple run’ in coastal Karnataka and Malnad; others politicians visiting religious places too
11 months, 2 weeks ago

DKS on ‘temple run’ in coastal Karnataka and Malnad; others politicians visiting religious places too

The Hindu  

Tuesday was a day of a “temple run” for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who had a packed schedule of visiting popular pilgrim centres in coastal and Malnad Karnataka in the run up to the Lok Sabha elections. Arriving at Dharmasthala late on Monday night, Mr. Shivakumar had the darshan of Lord Manjunatha and Annappa on Tuesday morning besides meeting …

DK Shivakumar serious over leaders airing views on party\'s internal matters
1 year, 4 months ago

DK Shivakumar serious over leaders airing views on party\'s internal matters

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Taking a serious view of some of its leaders speaking on internal matters of the party in public, president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. He told reporters that “Leaders and Ministers should discuss with me or with the Chief Minister on matters related to the party and the State Government. None should air their …

DK Shivakumar reveals that 'journalists' worked for him in Karnataka polls
1 year, 9 months ago

DK Shivakumar reveals that 'journalists' worked for him in Karnataka polls

Op India  

On Tuesday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar courted controversy after he claimed that a team of journalists was working for him to ensure the victory of the grand old party in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections. At about 4 minutes and 16 seconds into the programme, DK Shivakumar was heard claiming that he single-handedly ensured the landslide victory of the Congress …

DK Shivakumar on Karnataka CM race: 'Not going to Delhi...leave it to the party's high command'
1 year, 10 months ago

DK Shivakumar on Karnataka CM race: 'Not going to Delhi...leave it to the party's high command'

India TV News  

Karnataka CM News: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar on Monday met hundreds of his supporters who had gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru to wish him on his birthday. Shivakumar's supporters waited for hours with cakes to wish the Congress leader, who is among the top runners for Karnataka's chief ministerial position. After Congress' amazing triumph in the …

DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Kharge's key meet today to pick Karnataka CM. 10 points
1 year, 10 months ago

DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Kharge's key meet today to pick Karnataka CM. 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, two main contenders for Karnataka's next chief minister, are expected to be in New Delhi on Monday, a day after the state Congress passed a unanimous resolution authorising the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge to pick the CM. The meeting of Mallikarjun Kharge with former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar comes on …

'We want, we want...': DKS supporters as Cong MLAs go into huddle over CM race
1 year, 10 months ago

'We want, we want...': DKS supporters as Cong MLAs go into huddle over CM race

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Congress Legislative Party meeting in Bengaluru, the supporters of DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are leaving no stone unturned to intensify pitch for their leaders for the post of Karnatana chief minister. If erecting posters projecting him as the next CM was not enough, supporters of DK Shivakumar gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru and raised slogans of …

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar uses rape analogy to target Home Minister Jnanendra
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar uses rape analogy to target Home Minister Jnanendra

India Today  

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar has used rape analogy to mock state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra over his comments on Mekedatu march and violation of Covid protocols by Congress leaders. DK Shivakumar, addressing a gathering in Kanakapura, allegedly said, “I welcome ignorant Araga Jnanendra’s statement. It all started with the rape issue and then he got raped.” DK Shivakumar was …

No rift with Siddaramaiah, it’s a rumour: DK Shivakumar
5 years, 4 months ago

No rift with Siddaramaiah, it’s a rumour: DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Former minister D.K. Shivakumar, who continued his temple run for the second day, visiting the Chamundeshwari temple on Chamundi hills in Mysuru and a few temples in Mandya district, claimed here on Friday that he had no differences with former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as rumoured. On his future role in the party, Mr Shivakumar, who has only recently returned …

DK Shivakumar gets rousing reception in Mysuru, Congmen call him ‘tiger of Karnataka’
5 years, 4 months ago

DK Shivakumar gets rousing reception in Mysuru, Congmen call him ‘tiger of Karnataka’

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Senior Congress leader and former minister D.K. Shivakumar who has taken up a temple run in Mysuru and Mandya districts for two days from Thursday, was given a huge welcome by Congress leaders, party workers and even JD leaders, at Mysuru city railway station on his arrival by the Shatabdi Express on Thursday. Fans shouted slogans hailing him as …

#BJPKidnapsMLAs What a time to be alive!
5 years, 8 months ago

#BJPKidnapsMLAs What a time to be alive!

Op India  

The year is 2019. Congress’ solution to save the imminent collapse of the government is to trend a hashtag accusing its opponent of ‘kidnapping’ the MLAs. July 10, 2019 DK Shivakumar is a brave leader, fighting against his own MLAs, BJP, BJP’s money+power, Amit Shah and state machinery. How ‘DK Shivakumar’ is giving ‘nightmares’ to Home Minister Amit Shah? When …

BJP breathes fire over DKS' remark
6 years, 3 months ago

BJP breathes fire over DKS' remark

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Water Resources Minister, D.K. Shivakumar has come under fire from the BJP for referring to the religion of the doctor treating Shivakumara Swamiji in Chennai, Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Mr. Shivakumar said that Shivakumar Swamiji was getting the best treatment in a Chennai Hospital. “We are busy talking about religion, but the doctor from a minority community …

Who is DK Shivkumar?
6 years, 9 months ago

Who is DK Shivkumar?

ABP News  

Congress MLA, DK Shivakumar, is the man behind keeping the MLAs stick together. He is now being considered as the saviour of the party in KarnatakaWhat Happened YesterdayAmid the turmoil in Karnataka, newly elected Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa exited the Vidhana Soudha to meet the state's governor Vajubhai R. Vala.This comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party leader announced his resignation …

DK Shivakumar says he has nothing to hide, Siddaramaiah calls I-T raids 'political vendetta'
7 years, 7 months ago

DK Shivakumar says he has nothing to hide, Siddaramaiah calls I-T raids 'political vendetta'

Firstpost  

Karnataka energy minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday pleaded innocence and added that he has nothing to hide from anybody. Reacting for the first time after the Income Tax department raided several properties in Karnataka and Delhi in connection with a tax evasion case, Karnataka energy minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said he was innocent and added that he has nothing …

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