Shivakumar slams opposition over central agency probe, says ‘Tear us apart’

Union minister Shivakumar confronted opposition leaders on the issue of a probe by central investigative agencies, asserting that their stance threatens national unity. He quoted the phrase “Tear us apart” to underline his view that the opposition’s criticism is divisive. Shivakumar emphasized that the agencies are acting within the constitutional framework and that political disagreements should not be framed as attacks on the nation. The minister called for a focus on governance rather than partisan disputes, urging all parties to respect the legal process. No further details on the specific probe were disclosed at the time of his remarks.