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Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar Refutes Kumaraswamy’s Property Scam Allegations
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM
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Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed H.D. Kumaraswamy’s claim that he is involved in a property scam, questioning the basis of the allegation.
Karnataka senior minister DK Shivakumar publicly rejected the property‑scam charge levelled by former chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. In a statement, Shivakumar asked, "Can't I own property?" and said the allegation lacks any factual basis.
He asserted that his personal assets are transparent and that the claim appears to be a political move aimed at tarnishing his reputation ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Shivakumar also reminded the public of his long‑standing record in the state government, emphasizing that no investigative agency has produced evidence linking him to any illegal property transaction.
The dispute adds to the growing tension between the two senior leaders of the Karnataka Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular), both of whom are positioning themselves for influence in the state's political landscape.
No official response from Kumaraswamy’s camp has been recorded at the time of reporting.
He asserted that his personal assets are transparent and that the claim appears to be a political move aimed at tarnishing his reputation ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Shivakumar also reminded the public of his long‑standing record in the state government, emphasizing that no investigative agency has produced evidence linking him to any illegal property transaction.
The dispute adds to the growing tension between the two senior leaders of the Karnataka Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular), both of whom are positioning themselves for influence in the state's political landscape.
No official response from Kumaraswamy’s camp has been recorded at the time of reporting.