Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and prominent BJP leader, BS Yediyurappa, criticized Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for making statements with an air of arrogance. Yediyurappa expressed disapproval of Shivakumar’s comments regarding the communal violence incidents in DJ Halli and KG Halli, stating that such remarks wouldn’t garner him respect.
The BJP leader addressed reporters ahead of a party meeting in Bengaluru focused on preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Yediyurappa emphasized that the BJP would discuss poll preparedness and invited prominent leaders to strengthen the organization. Meanwhile, Shivakumar has voiced concerns about alleged injustice towards the accused in the communal violence incident and has vowed to protect innocents from being framed.