DK Shivakumar Clashes with Reporters Over False Quote, Threatens Defamation Suit | Karnataka News
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Bengaluru, Karnataka: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's press conference took an unexpected turn on Saturday when he lost his temper with a group of reporters for allegedly sharing false information to create a controversy. The controversy emerged after Shivakumar slammed Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, suggesting that he may file a defamation suit against him for a statement that never existed. According to sources, Kumaraswamy had made a statement at the JD's silver jubilee event, hinting at 'explosive developments' and urging his cadres to stay connected with the people. However, this statement was misquoted and twisted by some journalists to suggest that Kumaraswamy had said the Karnataka government was about to collapse. Shivakumar's team quickly discovered the mistake and confronted the reporters, who were asking provocative questions to elicit a sensational response. Shivakumar expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the media's handling of the situation, stating that spreading false information and asking false questions can harm the reputation and trust of the media as a whole. His office has since condemned the behavior of the reporters involved, urging media houses to refrain from broadcasting the objectionable portion of the press conference.
