Tue Mar 25 15:58:03 UTC 2025: **Karnataka Deputy CM Denies Making Anti-Constitution Remarks Amidst BJP Protests**
Bengaluru, March 25, 2025 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar vehemently denied BJP accusations that he advocated for constitutional changes to grant Muslim reservation in public works contracts. He threatened political retirement if the claims were true, calling the allegations a BJP smear campaign to distract from their own shortcomings.
The BJP launched statewide protests demanding Shivakumar’s dismissal, with protests in all Assembly constituencies. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok led a demonstration in Bengaluru, resulting in arrests and later releases of several BJP members. The party claims Shivakumar’s alleged statement violates the Constitution’s spirit.
Shivakumar maintains his words were misrepresented and urged the public and media to review the full interview in question. He stated that the Congress high command, after reviewing the recording, was satisfied he did not make the remarks attributed to him. He further accused the BJP, not the Congress, of previously suggesting constitutional amendments.
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