Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar apologized after a controversy erupted over singing an RSS song in the Assembly. He stated that his comment was made in jest and that he is a born Congressman and will die in Congress.
RSS Song Row: Karnataka's politics witnessed a stir when Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar sang a few lines from an RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) song during the Assembly session. This statement angered not only the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but also leaders from his own party, Congress. As the matter escalated, the Deputy CM had to issue a clarification and eventually apologized.
DK Shivakumar said that if his comment hurt anyone, he expresses his regret for it. He clarified that his intention was not to hurt anyone's sentiments.
How the Controversy Started
The controversy began when, during a discussion in the Assembly, DK Shivakumar suddenly sang a few lines from an RSS song. His comment was made in jest, but it began to be interpreted differently in political circles.
Several Congress leaders expressed displeasure over Shivakumar's move, while the BJP also took sharp political jibes at it. The matter escalated to the point where Shivakumar had to come before the media to issue a clarification.
Deputy CM's Clarification and Apology
DK Shivakumar said that he made the comment in jest, alluding to the BJP. He had no intention of hurting anyone's sentiments. He said, "If any leader from Congress or BJP has been hurt by my words, I apologize. I was just trying to pull their leg."
He also clarified that there was no pressure on him of any kind. "Some people want to take political advantage of this issue and are trying to spread misinformation among the public. I have no intention of hurting anyone's sentiments."
"Born Congressman, Will Die in Congress"
Amid the escalating controversy, DK Shivakumar also clarified that he has no intention of leaving Congress. He said, "I am a Congressman by birth and will die in Congress. No one can question the Gandhi family. Some people are unnecessarily trying to play politics."
BJP's Retort and Congress's Displeasure
BJP leaders tried to corner the Karnataka government on this entire matter. They said that Congress leaders are now trying to strengthen their political ground by singing RSS songs. At the same time, some Congress leaders also appeared displeased with this statement and started demanding action from the party high command on this.
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
People had different opinions on social media regarding DK Shivakumar's statement. Some called it a humorous comment and said it should not be given importance, while others termed it a compromise with the ideology of the Congress.
