Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Shivakumar Calls BJP Padayatra Cover-Up for Internal Crisis
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar criticized a march being held by the BJP.
He said the march was meant to hide problems inside the BJP rather than be a real political struggle.
Shivakumar also talked about alleged irregularities involving the KPSC.
He said officials had received information about possible connections between BJP leaders and the issue.
A full investigation report has not yet been received.
He said investigators should examine who appointed the KPSC chairman and who was in contact with BJP leaders.
Shivakumar said the Cabinet had discussed the Governor’s report and would decide further action after the investigation.
He also said his government would keep working for poor people, farmers, workers and drought-affected communities.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar called the BJP’s padayatra an attempt to address its internal crisis.
Shivakumar said information about alleged BJP involvement in KPSC irregularities had been given to the Home Minister and officials.
He said the investigation should examine who appointed the KPSC chairman and who was in contact with BJP leaders.
Shivakumar said the Cabinet discussed and approved the Governor’s report and investigation-related issues.
He said the government would focus on poor people, farmers, workers, drought-affected communities and development.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the BJP are at the center of the dispute.
- What
- Shivakumar criticized the BJP’s padayatra and discussed alleged KPSC irregularities and a related investigation.
- When
- Shivakumar made the remarks on Wednesday.
- Where
- He spoke to the media near the FKCCI office in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Shivakumar said the padayatra was intended to overcome an internal BJP crisis, while the government said it would investigate the alleged irregularities.
Government’s Position
BJP Padayatra
Purpose of the march
Government’s Position
Shivakumar said the padayatra was not a genuine political struggle but an effort to cover up or overcome an internal BJP crisis.
BJP Padayatra
The BJP is undertaking the padayatra, but the article does not provide a direct statement from the party explaining its purpose.
KPSC allegations
Government’s Position
Shivakumar said alleged connections between BJP leaders, the KPSC chairman and irregularities should be investigated.
BJP Padayatra
The article does not include a response from the BJP or NDA to the allegations.
Political priorities
Government’s Position
Shivakumar said the government would focus on development and on poor people, farmers, workers and drought-affected communities rather than political allegations.
BJP Padayatra
The BJP is pursuing its own political campaign through the padayatra, according to Shivakumar’s remarks.
- Speaker
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
- Main criticism
- Shivakumar said the BJP’s padayatra was an attempt to overcome an internal organizational crisis.
- Investigation
- Information about alleged BJP involvement in KPSC irregularities was provided to the Home Minister and officials.
- Investigation status
- Shivakumar said the complete investigation report had not yet been received.
- Cabinet action
- The Cabinet discussed and approved the Governor’s report and issues related to the investigation.
- KPSC chairman
- Shivakumar said the KPSC chairman was appointed by the BJP and that contacts with BJP leaders should be examined.
- Government priorities
- Shivakumar cited support for poor people, farmers, workers and drought-affected communities as government responsibilities.