KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination accepted from Kanakapura constituency

KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination has been accepted from the Kanakapura assembly constituency, Karnataka Congress said on Friday.

Published on: Apr 21, 2023, 14:59:25 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief DK Shivakumar's nomination has been accepted from the Kanakapura assembly constituency, the state unit of the grand old party said on Friday. Shivakumar, a CM aspirant will fight from Kanakapura against Revenue Minister R Ashoka, a BJP candidate.

Shivakumar, a CM aspirant will fight from Kanakapura against Revenue Minister R Ashoka, a BJP candidate. (PTI)

In a surprise move just hours before the deadline for filing papers, Congress MP D K Suresh, the brother of Shivakumar, on Thursday entered the fray from Kanakapura as well. The Bengaluru Rural MP filed his papers as a "backup plan" in case Shivakumar's nomination got rejected.

Meanwhile, Shivakumar also hit out against the ruling BJP after his petition regarding a disproportionate assets case was dismissed by the Karnataka High Court.

READ | Karnataka HC dismisses DK Shivakumar's plea in disproportionate assets case

“I will approach the High Courts; I will fight till the last breath. I believe in a court of law. I still believe they have done an injustice. Everything is transparent,” he told news agency ANI.

"I believe in people's court, they (BJP) are trying to use various agencies...I am very cautious on every move, I am also a political animal," he added.

He also alleged that the double engine government could not help people during Covid, drought and other kinds of problems.

“BJP is blackmailing the people of Karnataka. The double engine could not help during Covid, drought and any kind of problems. They are harassing West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and many other opposition govt states. We can sustain all these pressures,” he said.

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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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