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The text is a news article published in The Hindu on October 26, 2025, reporting on a public spat between Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy regarding the conversion of B-Khata properties to A-Khata. Kumaraswamy criticized the conversion scheme as “daylight robbery,” while Shivakumar refuted these claims, calling Kumaraswamy’s criticisms “baseless rhetoric” and questioning his understanding of the issue. Shivakumar also taunted Kumaraswamy’s political achievements and dared him to debate the matter.

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Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar Slams Union Minister Kumaraswamy Over Property Conversion Criticism

Bengaluru, October 26, 2025 – A heated war of words erupted between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday, as the two leaders clashed over the state government’s scheme for converting B-Khata properties into A-Khata.

Kumaraswamy, in a statement on Saturday, labeled the conversion scheme as “daylight robbery” and an attempt to replenish the state’s coffers, alleging it was a “bogus” initiative.

Shivakumar responded sharply, dismissing Kumaraswamy’s criticisms as “baseless and empty rhetoric.” He questioned Kumaraswamy’s understanding of the issue, even going so far as to claim the Union Minister lacks “basic common sense” and understanding of the differences between A-Khata and B-Khata properties. Shivakumar also pointed out that the B-Khata system was implemented by the BJP, not his administration.

“If we are looting, let him (Kumaraswamy) come and take it from our pockets,” Shivakumar retorted, challenging the Union Minister’s allegations of corruption.

Shivakumar further stated that he had previously challenged Kumaraswamy to a debate on the matter, which the Union Minister allegedly avoided. The Deputy CM also took a swipe at Kumaraswamy’s political standing, highlighting the difference in their respective assembly seat counts, “He dreamed and got 18 seats, while I got 136. Next, he might come down to eight, and I will reach 150,” Shivakumar proclaimed.

The public spat underscores the ongoing political tensions in Karnataka and raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the property conversion scheme. Further developments are expected as the issue continues to be debated in the public and political spheres.

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