H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Large Industries and Steel, countered Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar’s statement suggesting the Janata Dal(Secular) might merge with the BJP. Kumaraswamy highlighted his own political journey, emphasizing service over controversies. He dismissed Shivakumar’s claims of superior experience, pointing out differences in their approaches to governance.
In a social media post, Kumaraswamy urged Shivakumar to focus on their respective administrative roles rather than speculating on party mergers. He emphasized his modest approach to public service and criticized Shivakumar for alleged malpractices. Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar’s conduct as Deputy Chief Minister, highlighting protocol breaches and power dynamics.
Shivakumar had hinted at a potential JD(S)-BJP merger, citing Kumaraswamy’s political alignment. He expressed readiness to confront the BJP directly if such a merger occurred. Responding to Kumaraswamy’s accusations of interference, Shivakumar asserted his experience in governance and dismissed the need to learn from Kumaraswamy’s leadership style.
