DK Shivakumar Deems Minister’s Remark On Kumaraswamy ‘Unacceptable’

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar condemned Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan’s racially insensitive remark about HD Kumaraswamy, calling it “unacceptable.” Shivakumar emphasized the language was inappropriate, though it was a personal matter. Khan defended his long-standing friendship with Kumaraswamy, stating “Kaliya” was used affectionately. Both sides apologized for the remarks.