Thu Feb 27 14:09:09 UTC 2025: **Eshwarappa Praises Shivakumar’s Prayagraj Visit**
SHIVAMOGGA, Feb 27, 2025 – Former Karnataka Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has publicly lauded Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for his recent visit to Prayagraj and participation in the Kumbh Mela. In a press conference Thursday, Eshwarappa expressed happiness over Shivakumar’s public display of Hindu faith, stating that it reminded him of pre-independence Congress leaders.
Eshwarappa’s praise is notable given his past political differences with Shivakumar. He acknowledged that while many Congress leaders are privately devout Hindus, Shivakumar’s open demonstration of faith was unusual. He contrasted Shivakumar’s actions with those of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, who reportedly questioned the significance of Shivakumar’s pilgrimage in relation to poverty alleviation. The differing reactions highlight the ongoing internal debate within the Congress party regarding the public expression of religious beliefs.
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