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After RSS Anthem Row, D.K. Shivakumar Apologises as Kharge Declares Case Closed

He says the recital was a jab at the BJP rather than an endorsement of the RSS.

High Drama In Karnataka Over RSS Anthem Row |  CM DK Shivakumar Apologises
Earlier in the day, DK Shivakumar apologised for reciting the RSS anthem in the Assembly.
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Overview

  • Karnataka deputy chief minister D.K. Shivakumar said he was sorry if anyone was hurt by his Aug. 21 recital of lines from the RSS prayer in the Assembly during a debate on the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede.
  • He reaffirmed loyalty to the Congress and the Gandhi family, described his act as an attempt to “pull the BJP’s leg,” and said no leader from the party high command pressed him to apologise.
  • Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the episode is a closed case after the apology and urged that such a mistake not be repeated.
  • The move drew mixed reactions within Congress, with MLC B.K. Hariprasad demanding an apology and leaders such as H.C. Mahadevappa and H.D. Ranganath downplaying its significance.
  • BJP leaders welcomed the Assembly recital with desk-thumping and later mocked the apology, using it to question Shivakumar’s stance as accountability debates over the June 4 stampede continue.