Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Karnataka DyCM Reacts to Activist's Letter on Bill
An activist named Kiran Hebbar wrote a letter to the Karnataka government asking them to make changes to a bill about apartment management.
The Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, got upset because he thought the letter was a warning.
He said he wasn't afraid of anyone and told the activist not to warn the government.
The activist said he meant no harm and just wanted the bill to help both the government and the people.
Some other people also disagreed with how the Deputy Chief Minister talked to the activist.
Activist Kiran Hebbar wrote a letter to the Karnataka government requesting amendments to the Apartment Bill.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reacted strongly, saying he wouldn't be cautioned by Hebbar.
Shivakumar mentioned he wasn't afraid of anyone, including high-ranking officials.
Hebbar clarified his intention was to mutually benefit the government and residents.
Industrialist T.V. Mohandas Pai criticized Shivakumar's remarks, stating citizens should not be spoken to in a fear-inducing manner.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and activist Kiran Hebbar
- What
- Shivakumar reacted strongly to Hebbar's letter cautioning the government over the passage of a bill
- When
- During an event discussing the proposed legislation
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Hebbar's letter requested amendments to the bill, which Shivakumar interpreted as a warning
- Activist
- Kiran Hebbar
- Bill
- Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill
- Population Mentioned
- 1.3 crore apartment residents in Bengaluru
- Total Bengaluru Population
- 1.5 crore
- Deputy Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar