Karnataka Reservation Row: Shivakumar Clarifies Misquote Allegations

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied making comments about changing the Constitution to allow four percent reservation for Muslims. He claimed being misquoted and warned of legal action. The issue caused uproar in the Lok Sabha, with BJP leaders demanding clarification from Congress.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has refuted claims suggesting he advocated changing the Constitution to grant a four percent reservation for Muslims. Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar insisted that he was misquoted, and promised to take legal action over the alleged breach of privilege.

This controversy sparked chaos in the Lok Sabha, as BJP representatives demanded accountability from Congress regarding Shivakumar's disputed statements. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the alleged remarks as unacceptable for someone in a Constitutional role, demanding Shivakumar's dismissal.

The local BJP unit further amplified the issue by sharing a purported video of Shivakumar, raising accusations of appeasement politics by Congress. In a recent session, Congress passed a bill providing the reservation despite vehement protests from the opposition.

(With inputs from agencies.)