DKS backs Rahul over 'collar-pull' row; Himanta recalls 2015 'humiliation'
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has denied allegations that Rahul Gandhi pushed him during a recent protest march in Delhi. The incident sparked a political controversy after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a video of the event, labeling it as public humiliation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political friction between the Congress party and the BJP, with leaders using viral media to challenge the dignity and internal dynamics of opposing political figures.
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday denied that Rahul Gandhi pushed him during an opposition march in Delhi, saying the Congress leader had instead expressed concern for his safety amid the crowd, as the BJP intensified its attack over a viral video of the incident.The clarification came amid a political slugfest after Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the footage on X, describing the episode as “public humiliation” and questioning whether Shivakumar would accept such treatment from the Congress leadership.“Rahul Gandhi did not push me during the protest held in Delhi.
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