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Who is D K Shivakumar

D K Shivakumar

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Who is D K Shivakumar

D K Shivakumar (DKS) is a Congress leader from Karnataka. A seven-time legislator, Shivakumar has held key ministerial positions in Congress governments in the state. In the latest stint, he served as the minister of irrigation in the JD(S)-Congress government that fell in 2019.
 
Presently, he is an MLA from Kanakapura, a constituency that was once a JD(S) bastion. In 2013, he defeated JD(S) heavyweight PGR Sindhia to win the constituency by over 30,000 votes. Not only Sindhia, Shivakumar has also defeated JD(S) supremo and former prime minister H D Devegowda and his son H D Kumaraswamy from various Bengaluru rural
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97% MLAs crorepatis in Karnataka's new Assembly, 55% have criminal records

The average assets of the MLAs witnessed a rise of nearly Rs 30 crore from Rs 34.59 crore in 2018 to Rs 64.39 crore in 2013

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Updated On : 18 May 2023 | 2:40 PM IST

Siddaramiah backing Kharge for CM post sparks debate over Dalit at helm

The KPCC chief's move to endorse Kharge, is being seen by some as an attempt by him to checkmate Siddaramaiah's prospects, by reigniting the debate on Dalit CM

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2023 | 4:35 PM IST

Like to work under Kharge, Shivakumar's remark gains value ahead of polls

Karnataka Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar stated that he likes to work under AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, hinting that he would not eye the post of chief minister, if Kharge is given the same

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2023 | 10:07 PM IST

Rahul's maiden public meeting after disqualification postponed to April 16

Rahul Gandhi's event, which was supposed to take place on April 10 has been postponed further and now it will be held on April 16 at Kolar, Karnataka Congress unit president D K Shivakumar said

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2023 | 6:28 PM IST

Cong has released 2 lists, BJP unable to declare candidates: Shivakumar

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar took a dig at BJP and said while the Congress has released two lists of candidates for polls in the state, BJP has not been able to release even its first list

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2023 | 10:06 PM IST

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar booked for throwing notes in rally

The Mandya Court, on Tuesday, booked Shivakumar for allegedly throwing Rs 500 currency notes during the Praja Dhwani Yatra in Mandya

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2023 | 9:47 AM IST

Who will form the govt in Karnataka from among four chief contenders?

They are the contenders, the leaders of parties that will finally form a government in Karnataka. ADITI PHADNIS profiles the challengers

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2023 | 9:54 PM IST

Non-cognisable offence registered against D K Shivakumar for throwing money

A non-cognisable offence has been registered by the police against the Karnataka Congress President D K Shivakumar following a complaint, which alleged that he distributed cash during a poll campaign

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2023 | 11:39 AM IST

Congress releases first list of 124 candidates for Karnataka Assembly polls

Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar will contest the elections from his Kanakapura assembly constituency, according to the list

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2023 | 3:11 PM IST

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2023 | 9:29 PM IST

Police detain DK Shivakumar, others over Rahul Gandhi conviction row

Congress said it also plans to meet President Droupadi Murmu with other parties over the issue.Congress is also expected to raise the issue in Parl during the ongoing second leg of Budget Session

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Updated On : 24 Mar 2023 | 2:53 PM IST

BJP will not get more than 65 seats: D K Shivakumar on Karnataka elections

"We have almost discussed 75% of seat allotments. Decision on all seats will be taken soon, then we'll send them to high command," he added

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 7:22 AM IST

BJP only knows how to serve lies to people: Congress leader D K Shivakumar

Taking to Twitter, the Congress Chief said, "BJP only knows to serve lies to our people and make tall claims with no authenticity"

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2023 | 6:51 AM IST

Karnataka Cong chief Shivakumar slams BJP for non-fulfillment of promises

Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar on Friday lashed out at the ruling BJP over the non-fulfillment of promises made by the BJP and also for the announcement made by Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2023 | 10:57 AM IST

Congress high command will decide on who will be the CM: D K Shivakumar

The Congress appears to be a divided house, with supporters of both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar often openly projecting their leaders as the next chief minister

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Updated On : 02 Jan 2023 | 3:00 PM IST

Plea of D K Shivakumar challenging ECIR against him not maintainable: ED

ED has stated that the petition is premature and there is no violation of the fundamental right of the petitioner; this petition is not maintainable and liable to be dismissed, the affidavit submitted

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2022 | 10:20 AM IST

ED opposes in Delhi HC plea by D K Shivakumar against probe in PMLA case

The ED on Wednesday opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea by Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar challenging a money laundering probe against him

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Updated On : 23 Nov 2022 | 6:56 PM IST

National Herald case: K'taka Cong chief DShivakumar appears before ED again

Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi for a fresh round of questioning in the National Herald money laundering case.

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2022 | 4:42 PM IST

DK Shivakumar to skip ED summon today to attend party worker's birthday

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that he would not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday in connection with the National Herald case

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Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 6:52 AM IST

Congress will touch 150 seats in Karnataka polls, claims DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Sunday claimed that the Congress would win more than 150 seats in the Karnataka Assembly elections next year

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Updated On : 16 Oct 2022 | 5:49 PM IST