DK Shivakumar Hits Back at HD Kumaraswamy, Accuses His Family of Building Wealth Through Real Estate Deals
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched a sharp counterattack against former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, accusing his family of amassing wealth through real estate activities and controversial land dealings linked to the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project areas.
Speaking to reporters at National Public School in Horamavu on Saturday, Shivakumar said Kumaraswamy’s family had no moral authority to comment on property and khata-related issues.
“Kumaraswamy’s Family Built Wealth Through Real Estate”
“Those who accumulated wealth through real estate are members of Kumaraswamy’s own family,” Shivakumar alleged.
He further claimed that Kumaraswamy’s elder brother had acquired properties around the PRR alignment by allegedly intimidating landowners into selling at low prices.
“Ask people in areas like Dodda Gubbi and Chikka Gubbi. They will explain how properties were registered for ₹7 lakh, ₹8 lakh or ₹10 lakh and are now worth ₹25 crore, ₹30 crore or even ₹50 crore,” he alleged.
Remarks Over Khata Conversion
Shivakumar was responding to Kumaraswamy’s recent statement asking people not to pay fees for khata conversion, claiming that his party would soon return to power.
Calling the statement “daydreaming,” the Deputy CM said: “Kumaraswamy is always dreaming in broad daylight. His government is not returning to power.”
He also pointed out that the Bidadi township project, which Kumaraswamy recently criticised, was originally initiated during his own tenure.
“Congress Government Is Delivering Results”
Shivakumar defended the Congress government’s governance initiatives, saying people were benefiting from ongoing administrative reforms and digital property documentation drives.
“The Congress government is in power and is doing pro-people work. Citizens are making use of these services,” he said.
Questions Silence on Fuel Price Hike
The Deputy CM also questioned why Kumaraswamy was not speaking about rising petrol, diesel, LPG and gold prices.
“Why is he silent about petrol, diesel and cooking gas price hikes? Why is he not speaking about appeals asking people not to buy gold?” Shivakumar asked.
“He Only Criticises Others”
Shivakumar alleged that Kumaraswamy had no agenda other than criticising political opponents.
“Did he do anything substantial for poor people during his tenure? He could not even provide drinking water to people. I have done that work,” he said.
Bengaluru Civic Reforms Highlighted
The Deputy CM highlighted the Congress government’s civic reforms in Bengaluru, including:
- Property documentation correction drives
- Administrative restructuring
- Creation of five civic corporations in Bengaluru
He claimed even BJP leaders were privately appreciating the reforms being carried out under his leadership.
“Jealousy and Frustration”
Responding to criticism from former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda regarding leadership ambitions, Shivakumar said: “Let them first remember what happened regarding transfer of power within their own family before commenting on others.”
He accused his critics of acting out of jealousy and frustration over the current government’s initiatives.
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