DK Shivakumar Stuns Karnataka Assembly by Singing RSS Anthem

Fast Summary

• Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D.K. Shivakumar, sang the first stanza of the RSS anthem Namasthe sadaa vatsale during a heated discussion in the Assembly on Thursday.
• The incident occured when Mr. Shivakumar responded to Opposition demands for his resignation over a stampede during RCBS victory celebrations. He questioned whether political leaders from other states had taken responsibility for similar incidents.
• Leader of Opposition R. Ashok reminded Mr. Shivakumar that he had previously mentioned wearing RSS robes, wich prompted him to sing the anthem with a smile.
• BJP legislator V Sunil Kumar humorously remarked about ensuring these lines are not removed from official records.
• Regarding his role in RCB’s victory celebration events on June 4, Mr. Shivakumar defended himself, stating he was present as Bengaluru’s In-Charge Minister adn fulfilled his duties by supporting the team.

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