• By Nidhi Giri
  • Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:40 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday stunned the Karnataka Assembly after he recited a few lines of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) anthem while addressing the House. The incident occurred during a debate over the M Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, when BJP MLA R Ashoka pointed towards Shivakumar, emphasising that the state government should take responsibility for the incident.

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Dy CM Shivakumar retorted that he knew all about the BJP's tricks. He said, “I also have all types of knowledge to chide you. I might not have been groomed in your school, but I have been groomed in Parameshwara school."

In response, Ashoka took a jibe at Shivakumar, mentioning the deputy CM's past claim about wearing RSS shorts during his school days. 

DK Shivakumar then proceeded to recite a few lines of the RSS anthem “Namaste sada vatsale matrubhume tvaya hindubhime…" The sudden response left the floor leaders surprised due to Congress party’s historical opposition to the RSS.

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BJP Takes A Dig

Taking a dig at Congress, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari posted on X that “no one in the party takes Rahul Gandhi seriously."

“Rahul Gandhi & close aides of Gandhi Vadra family straight into ICU/Coma mode now. After PM Modi spoke about the contribution of the RSS from the ramparts of the Red Fort, a majority of Congress leaders are now hailing the RSS. No one in Congress – Tharoor to DK Shivkumar takes Rahul seriously!" he said in a post on X.

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DK Shivakumar Reacts 

DK Shivakumar reacted to the viral video saying he is a "born Congressman".

"I am a born Congressman; my blood, my life, everything is here. I know how the RSS is building institutions in Karnataka, acquiring schools... I am a Congressman and I will lead the Congress with all my strength," he said, as quoted by PTI.