Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress chief D.Okay. Shivakumar set the political circles and the web world abuzz as he recited a couple of strains from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) anthem within the state Meeting throughout a dialogue within the ongoing Monsoon session.

The video of the deputy chief minister singing the ‘Namaste Sada Vatsale Matrubhoome’ within the Meeting Thursday was shared extensively on social media, with folks decoding it in their very own manner, some hinting the Congress strongman was operating out of endurance within the Rahul Gandhi-led celebration.

However on Friday, Shivakumar poured chilly water on all of the chatter. “I’ve no intention of becoming a member of arms with them (BJP and RSS) in any manner, straight or not directly. I’m a real Congressman. I’m doing analysis on the Janata Dal and the BJP. I’ve additionally realized in regards to the RSS,” he advised reporters in Bengaluru Friday.

He additionally wrote a social media put up, reiterating his loyalty to the Congress. “I’m a Congressman for all times! I’m a born Congressman; my blood, my life, every part is right here. I do know my associates and I do know my opponents, and I perceive them with readability of thought. The RSS and BJP should replicate on their very own historical past and ties, however let there be little question—I stand solely with the Congress. I’ll dwell and lead for the Congress Occasion with all my coronary heart and soul.”

Shivakumar chanted the RSS anthem whereas responding to the BJP’s R. Ashoka, the Chief of the Opposition, throughout a dialogue on the stampede outdoors the Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed the lives of 11 folks, as an enormous crowd gathered to have a good time RCB’s maiden IPL title win.

Shivakumar sang the RSS anthem as BJP members attacked him over the stampede, alleging he created a frenzy across the RCB victory. They alleged the deputy chief minister went to obtain the RCB workforce on the Bengaluru airport, waving the Kannada flag via the journey from the airport to the stadium.

Shivakumar responded by saying, “I’m a member of the Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation and folks there, together with the KSCA secretary, are my associates. I’m the Bengaluru in-charge minister. I went to the airport and the stadium. I additionally held the Karnataka flag. I wanted them (the RCB workforce). And I kissed the cup as effectively.”

“The accident occurred. Such issues have occurred in different states as effectively. If wanted, I’ll learn out the checklist of incidents which have occurred somewhere else as effectively. I, too, have many issues to say about you as effectively,” he mentioned.

I’m a Congressman for all times!

I’m a born Congressman; my blood, my life, every part is right here. I do know my associates and I do know my opponents, and I perceive them with readability of thought. The RSS and BJP should replicate on their very own historical past and ties, however let there be little question – I stand… pic.twitter.com/CTmOtK4FVF

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) August 22, 2025

Chief of the Opposition within the Meeting R. Ashoka then advised Shivakumar he as soon as wore the ‘RSS chaddi’. The deputy chief minister did acknowledge he was a part of the RSS when he was younger.

Then, a lot to the amusement of the Home, Shivakumar recited two strains from the RSS anthem. The Opposition welcomed him with the thumping of the desk, however the Congress camp seemed surprised.

Shivakumar requested the Opposition if their authorities ever took duty for any incident that occurred beneath their rule. “You need to really feel proud that this authorities shortly acted and initiated motion in opposition to law enforcement officials and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.”

“Politically, we could have variations. As a political particular person, do I not must know who’re my associates and who’re my enemies amongst my political opponents? That’s the reason I’ve realized the historical past of the RSS,” Shivakumar mentioned outdoors the Meeting.

It’s no secret that earlier the BJP did pursue Shivakumar to depart the Congress. On Friday too, it sounded impressed however dominated out him switching over.

“Exhibiting love is nice and might win hearts, however politicians typically change colors. Why he sang it, we don’t know. The Congress has all the time opposed the RSS as a result of it teaches patriotism, imparts values, and unites Hindus. This stuff are disliked by the Congress as they problem their household politics and will weaken dynastic management,” senior BJP chief and MLC C.T. Ravi advised information company IANS.

(Edited by Ajeet Tiwari)

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