Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and DK Suresh
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that his brother DK Suresh is not interested in participating in elections as people have given a message for him to rest. However, Shivakumar said that Suresh is keen to work for the party. The DCM made these remarks upon his arrival at Mangaluru International Airport, where he spoke to the media before his visit to the Kukke Subrahmanya temple.
When asked about the Channapatna by-election, Shivakumar highlighted the strong support from the electorate, with 85,000 people voting for their party. He expressed the party’s commitment to serving these constituents and retaining their 136 seats. He also said that the people of Channapatna feel neglected and that the current time is ideal for addressing their concerns.
Shivakumar further said that HD Kumaraswamy entered politics much later than he did, with Shivakumar contesting for assembly elections as early as 1985, while Kumaraswamy entered after 1995. He asserted his familiarity with Channapatna, which predates Kumaraswamy’s involvement by ten years.
Addressing the demand for more DCM positions, Shivakumar dismissed the notion of daily news publications on the matter and assured that the party would respond appropriately to such demands.
In response to a question about Kumaraswamy’s knowledge of mining permissions in Bellary, Shivakumar said that “I don’t know whether Kumaraswamy knows about it or not however I don’t know anything.”
