DK Shivakumar questions HD Kumaraswamy’s claim on ₹1,400‑crore assets

Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar responded to remarks made by former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy concerning the latter’s claim that Shivakumar’s assets total roughly ₹1,400 crore. The exchange was highlighted in a recent interview aired on Asianet Newsable, where Shivakumar used a rhetorical question – “Is Kumaraswamy an IT officer?” – to challenge the credibility of the accusation.
Shivakumar’s statement suggested that the assets in question could not be attributed to any official capacity, implying that Kumaraswamy’s allegation was unfounded. He did not provide a detailed breakdown of his wealth, but reiterated that his financial disclosures were in line with legal requirements.
The political back‑and‑forth comes amid heightened scrutiny of politicians’ wealth across several states. No official response from Kumaraswamy’s camp was recorded at the time of reporting, and the matter remains a point of contention between the two senior leaders.