Karnataka Cong chief DK Shivakumar booked for throwing ₹500 notes at rally

KPCC chief DK Shivakumar on Tuesday was booked by the Mandya rural police for throwing ₹500 notes at the crowd during a rally last week.

Published on: Apr 4, 2023, 10:01:49 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar was booked by Mandya rural police on Tuesday for throwing currency notes of ₹500 denomination at the crowd during a rally last week. A court in Mandya directed the police department to book the CM aspirant after a complaint was filed by the Election Commission in this regard, news agency ANI reported.

DK Shivakumar is fighting the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections from the Kanakapura assembly constituency. (PTI)

A video of the senior Congress leader during the party's Praja Dhwani Yatra on March 28 made rounds on social media earlier, and showed him throwing the ₹500 notes at the supporters gathered around his vehicle. The incident occurred near Bevinahalli in Srirangapatna and prompted sharp reactions from the ruling BJP, with chief minister Basavaraj Bommai also hitting out at the KPCC chief.

"Here is a perfect example of how the president of the KPCC, DK Shivakumar, treats people. See how he is throwing money at the artists. People of Karnataka are not beggars," CM Bommai had asserted.

READ | DK Shivakumar throws ₹500 notes on crowd, sparks a row

After the incident, a non-cognisable offence was registered against Shivakumar based on the Election Commission's complaint. The Congress leader also receives frequent summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case.

DK Shivakumar is fighting the upcoming and crucial Karnataka assembly elections from the Kanakapura assembly constituency and is hoping to take on the chief minister role if the grand old party comes back to power.

Shivakumar had earlier expressed confidence in the party's preparedness for the upcoming polls, saying, "Congress is ready for elections, we want this govt to be dismissed. The earlier this govt is dismissed, the better it is for the state and country. This election will be development-oriented and for a corruption-free state and country," Shivakumar told reporters.

Karnataka will go into assembly polls on May 10.

(With ANI inputs)

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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

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