‘ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಮಾತೇ ವಿಶ್ವದ ಶಕ್ತಿ’: ಡಿ.ಕೆ. ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಹೀಗೆಂದಿದ್ದು ಯಾರಿಗೆ?

Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar escalated the internal political pressure within the Karnataka Congress by delivering a sharp, indirect message to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding leadership commitments.

The Political Taunt: Amidst ongoing speculation about a power-sharing agreement (a rumored 30-month term for each), Shivakumar took to Twitter and spoke at a Constitution Day event in Bengaluru, emphasizing: “Keeping one’s word is the greatest power in the world.” He stressed that everyone, including judges, the President, or himself, must honor their commitments, stating that the “power of the word is the power of the world.” This statement was widely interpreted as a reminder to the Congress high command and the Chief Minister regarding any agreements made.

Announcements on Youth Leadership: Despite the political tensions, the DCM announced a future-focused plan:

• Campus Elections Committee: He will form a committee to study the feasibility and mechanism for holding student elections in colleges. Shivakumar argued that campus politics is crucial for nurturing grassroots leadership, citing Congress leaders who emerged from student movements. He also noted the need for the committee to devise strategies to control criminal activities during these elections.

• Emphasis on Loyalty: Shivakumar praised Law Advisor Ponanna, whose father had RSS affiliations, for remaining strongly committed to the Congress party’s ideology, emphasizing that loyalty to party principles is paramount.

• Book Release: He mentioned that a book titled ‘Gandhi Bharatha,’ detailing the party’s work in Belagavi, is 95% complete and will be released by Mallikarjun Kharge.