Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Kumaraswamy Criticizes Shivakumar Over Ballari Violence
There was a violent incident in Ballari, Karnataka, during which a Congress worker named Rajashekar was killed.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for holding a meeting with police officers about the incident.
Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar's authority and accused the government of trying to cover up the incident.
He also raised concerns about the hasty cremation of the victim's body and the police's inaction during the violence.
Kumaraswamy demanded a proper investigation and transparency from the government.
Additionally, a complaint was filed against Karnataka Minister for Tourism and Waqf Zameer Ahmad Khan for allegedly giving Rs 25 lakh in cash as compensation, which violates RBI regulations.
Senior MLC H. Vishwanath criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for claiming to surpass the legacy of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, calling it a joke.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for holding a meeting with police officers regarding the Ballari violence.
Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar's authority and accused the government of trying to cover up the incident.
He raised concerns about the hasty cremation of the victim's body and the police's inaction during the violence.
Kumaraswamy demanded a proper investigation and transparency from the government, suggesting a CBI probe.
A complaint was filed against Karnataka Minister for Tourism and Waqf Zameer Ahmad Khan for allegedly giving Rs 25 lakh in cash as compensation, violating RBI regulations.
- Who
- Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Karnataka Minister for Tourism and Waqf Zameer Ahmad Khan, Hindu activist Tejas Gowda, Senior MLC H. Vishwanath, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Kumaraswamy criticized Shivakumar for holding a police meeting and alleged a government cover-up of the Ballari violence; a complaint was filed against Zameer Ahmad Khan for violating RBI regulations; H. Vishwanath criticized Siddaramaiah for claiming to surpass Devaraj Urs
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ballari, Karnataka
- Why
- Kumaraswamy questioned the authority of Shivakumar and demanded answers about the incident and the hasty cremation of the victim; Tejas Gowda accused Zameer Ahmad Khan of violating RBI regulations; H. Vishwanath criticized Siddaramaiah's leadership and claims
Government and Supporters
Opposition and Critics
Authority and Handling of Incident
Government and Supporters
The government maintains that it is handling the situation appropriately and following due process.
Opposition and Critics
Critics argue that the government is trying to cover up the incident and mishandling the investigation.
Cremation of the Victim
Government and Supporters
The government may argue that the cremation was conducted as per standard procedures.
Opposition and Critics
Critics, including H.D. Kumaraswamy, allege that the hasty cremation was an attempt to cover up the truth.
- Location
- Ballari, Karnataka
- Incident
- Violence during banner installation leading to the death of a Congress worker
- Key Figures
- H.D. Kumaraswamy, D.K. Shivakumar, G. Parameshwara, Zameer Ahmad Khan, Tejas Gowda, H. Vishwanath, Siddaramaiah
- Allegations
- Government cover-up, hasty cremation, police inaction, violation of RBI regulations
- Demands
- CBI investigation, transparency in probe, investigation into cash compensation
- Complaint
- Filed against Zameer Ahmad Khan for allegedly giving Rs 25 lakh in cash as compensation
Sources
Ballari violence: Kumaraswamy slams Shivakumar for holding police officers' meeting
Gali Janardhan Reddy Displays Video, Alleges Close-Range Firing Killed Congress Worker
‘Claim of surpassing Devaraj Urs is joke of the year’
Cong worker death case: Complaint filed against Minister
A "No Congress Without Siddaramaiah" Remark, Then Priyank Kharge's Rebuttal
