Karnataka Deputy CM Dismisses Allegations of Pressure in Darshan Murder Case

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denies reports of governmental pressure to favor Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is involved in a murder case. He also refutes BJP's allegations against the Congress government for engaging in 'hate politics' following a case against former CM B S Yediyurappa.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has firmly denied claims that the government is under pressure from influential figures to favor Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, arrested in a murder case.

Shivakumar also dismissed BJP allegations accusing the Congress government of 'hate politics' after an arrest warrant was issued against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case.

'There is no pressure from anyone... Neither our Home Minister nor anyone else is interfering with the investigation,' stated Shivakumar. His comments follow reports suggesting state ministerial efforts to shield Darshan.

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