Karnataka Deputy CM denies vendetta in land case

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has denied claims of vendetta politics regarding a land grabbing case involving Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. The case focuses on allegations of encroachment on nearly 18 acres of land in Kethaganahalli village, near Bidadi. Shivakumar stated that the Revenue Department is simply following the orders of the Karnataka High Court. He mentioned that the allegations were brought forward by S.R. Hiremath, president of the Samaj Parivartana Samudaya (SPS). Shivakumar emphasized that the government has not filed any complaints in the case. He commented on Kumaraswamy's history, saying, “Vendetta politics is in the DNA of Mr. Kumaraswamy.” Shivakumar insisted that the officials are acting impartially according to the law. There are ongoing legal proceedings regarding this matter, including previous court adjournments and other investigations surrounding Kumaraswamy.