Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar visited a temple after a breakfast meeting with CM Siddaramaiah amid a power tussle. Shivakumar, who faced legal challenges, expressed a sense of glory at the temple. The meeting followed reports of a power-sharing agreement between the two leaders after the 2023 assembly elections. DK Shivakumar NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and his wife Usha Shivakumar offered prayers at Mandya’s Bhoo Varaha Swamy temple on Saturday, just hours after his breakfast meeting with chief minister Siddaramaiah amid a power tussle between the two leaders.“When I was in Tihar Jail, my mother-in-law and father-in-law came to this temple four times,” Shivakumar told reporters, referring to his September 2019 arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case — which the Supreme Court eventually quashed in March 2024.Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftThe Congress leader, who also heads the party’s state unit, claimed that a “friend from another party” had been urging him to visit the temple for the past two years.Shivakumar added that the visit was scheduled only this morning.“When I came here, I felt a sense of glory. I asked the priest if I should bring anything, and he said it was enough to come for darshan. I don’t know if he performed a homa (sacred fire ritual) to secure a ‘high position’ for me. All the elders and deities are looking at me with love,” the deputy CM remarked.Earlier, after his breakfast meeting with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar had described the leadership talks as “productive.”The chief minister had invited his deputy at the behest of the Congress high command.The power tussle between the two dates back to an alleged promise made to Shivakumar after the Congress’ sweeping victory over the BJP in the Karnataka assembly elections in May 2023. The party leadership had chosen the veteran Siddaramaiah as chief minister, appointed Shivakumar his deputy, and reportedly assured a transfer of power after 2.5 years for the remainder of the government’s five-year term.The Siddaramaiah camp — and the chief minister himself — has repeatedly maintained that he will complete his full tenure.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Our Rashtra Built On Culture, Not Clashes”: RSS Chief’s Big Claim On Nationhood“Oppression Will Trigger Jihad”: Jamiat Chief’s Explosive Claim Stirs StormEAM Jaishankar Decodes Massive US China Power Shift And Global Realignment In Sharp Kolkata AddressImran Khan Isolation Sparks Fury As PTI Claims His Photo Could Transform Pak’s Political RealityDelhi Court Extends Anmol Bishnoi’s Custody; NIA Probes Gang-Terror LinksAviation Expert Flags Deadly Risk In A320 Fleet After Critical Control System FailurePakistan Still Licking Op Sindoor Wounds: BSF Warns Next Attack Will Trigger Even Stronger ResponseAfter India’s 8.2% GDP Jump, Piyush Goyal Credits Reforms And Predicts Strong, Sustained ExpansionIMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches TN; Sri Lanka Deaths Exceed 80Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong Rift123Photostories5 animals that went extinct in recentyearsKajol to Janhvi Kapoor: Celebrity looks that defined today’s fashion mood board8 air-purifying indoor plants that naturally absorb harmful gasesFrom Dharmendra to Amjad Khan: Remembering the ‘Sholay’ stars who are no longer with usGen Z sensations Aneet Padda & Ahaan Panday serve old-school romance with their viral ‘Saiyaara’ glow-upHyderabad Unveils India’s First Mobile Anti-Drone Vehicle to Boost Security MeasuresIn Pics | Tesla Opens India’s First All-In-One Facility in GurgaonNoida Apple Store Unveiled: India’s Fifth Retail Location with Peacock-Inspired Design at DLF Mall of India7 animals that became space travellers ahead of humansShilpa Shetty yet again serves major fashion goals with her silver saree-jacket combo123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker
NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and his wife Usha Shivakumar offered prayers at Mandya’s Bhoo Varaha Swamy temple on Saturday, just hours after his breakfast meeting with chief minister Siddaramaiah amid a power tussle between the two leaders.“When I was in Tihar Jail, my mother-in-law and father-in-law came to this temple four times,” Shivakumar told reporters, referring to his September 2019 arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case — which the Supreme Court eventually quashed in March 2024.
The Congress leader, who also heads the party’s state unit, claimed that a “friend from another party” had been urging him to visit the temple for the past two years.Shivakumar added that the visit was scheduled only this morning.“When I came here, I felt a sense of glory. I asked the priest if I should bring anything, and he said it was enough to come for darshan. I don’t know if he performed a homa (sacred fire ritual) to secure a ‘high position’ for me. All the elders and deities are looking at me with love,” the deputy CM remarked.Earlier, after his breakfast meeting with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar had described the leadership talks as “productive.”The chief minister had invited his deputy at the behest of the Congress high command.The power tussle between the two dates back to an alleged promise made to Shivakumar after the Congress’ sweeping victory over the BJP in the Karnataka assembly elections in May 2023. The party leadership had chosen the veteran Siddaramaiah as chief minister, appointed Shivakumar his deputy, and reportedly assured a transfer of power after 2.5 years for the remainder of the government’s five-year term.The Siddaramaiah camp — and the chief minister himself — has repeatedly maintained that he will complete his full tenure.
