Shivakumar criticizes Kumaraswamy for involving BJP leaders in Adichunchanagiri Math visit and questions JD(S) election prospects. He highlights the significance of Bangalore Rural and predicts JD(S) failure in Lok Sabha polls despite JD(S) s confidence.
Congress leader K C Venugopal criticizes party members who quit upon receiving notices from investigating agencies, contrasting them with Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar s steadfastness despite jail time. Venugopal lauds Shivakumar s loyalty to Congress, accusing others of surrendering to political pressure. He underscores Congress s mission to reclaim India in Lok Sabha polls.
According to the finance minister, the central authorities had written to the Election Commission on March 28 to get prior approval to convene a high-level committee, given that the Model Code of Conduct in force and the EC s approval is awaited with regard to the grant of drought relief.