DKS dismisses allegations of Kumaraswamy as ‘pack of lies’
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has dismissed corruption allegations made by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy regarding infrastructure projects and personal wealth. Shivakumar labeled the accusations as a 'pack of lies' and defended his business dealings as legal.
Why it matters
The public spat between high-profile political figures in Karnataka underscores the intense political rivalry and corruption discourse in the state.
Refuting allegations on Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP) made by the Union Minister for Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday termed them “lies” while refusing to react on the specific charges.
“Why was he silent for so many days? It was his father (former Prime Minister H.D. Deve gowda) who signed the agreement. He (Mr. Kumaraswamy) was also the Chief Minister. All that he has said is a set of lies. I have no connection with it,” the Chief Minister told presspersons in Delhi.
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