‘BJP thinks they are…’: DK Shivakumar on Nitish posters in Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticized the BJP, saying they think they are a big threat. He was commenting on posters targeting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.

Published on: Jul 18, 2023, 11:43:21 IST

By Yamini C S

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday took a dig at the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state and said they think they are a big threat. He was responding to a question on the posters and banners targeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that were put up in the Karnataka capital Bengaluru ahead of the second day of the key opposition meeting in the city where leaders from nearly 26 parties are expected to gather.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. (ANI Photo)

“The BJP thinks they are a big threat. The Congress party is ready to fight all these forces. Nitish Kumar knows our Karnataka politics better than others,” he said. The posters were seen at Chalukya Circle, Windsor Manor Bridge and on the Airport road near Hebbal, according to news agency ANI.

READ | Bengaluru Opposition meet LIVE | NCP chief Sharad Pawar arrives for day 2 huddle

The posters, with pictures of Nitish Kumar on them, read, “The unstable prime ministerial candidate", while some also featured images of the Sultanganj bridge, with the caption - "Nitish Kumar's gift to Bihar that keeps collapsing". These posters were removed by Bengaluru police on Tuesday morning.

The DCM also said that he, along with the Gandhi family, will visit the residence of former Karnataka minister T John in Bengaluru, where former Kerala CM and Congress veteran Oommen Chandy's mortal remains have been kept. The leader passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, at age 79.

READ | Sharad Pawar reaches Bengaluru to take part in opposition meeting

"Just now, in few minutes we will go and pay our last respect to former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy," he told reporters. Shivakumar, along with other party leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge were later seen paying their last respects to Chandy.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated Bengaluru Weather Live and with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Bengaluru. Click here for comprehensive coverage of top cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and more across India . Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News.