Overview
- Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw met Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar at his Bengaluru residence, and he posted that they discussed the city’s growth, innovation, and the state’s growth story.
- The meeting followed her posts highlighting pothole-ridden roads and garbage, including a remark relayed from an overseas visitor who questioned the city’s investment readiness.
- Shivakumar had earlier alleged she had a personal agenda and suggested she could take up road work, a claim she rejected while noting she has criticized previous BJP and JD(S) governments as well.
- Sources said Shivakumar assured site visits and consultations with industry on road improvements and asked her to avoid controversial public statements.
- She also called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to deliver a wedding invitation, which CMO sources described as a personal visit, and she recently welcomed progress updates on the Ejipura elevated corridor.