DK Shivakumar Blames BJP MLA For Ballari Violence

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar blamed BJP MLA G Janardhan Reddy for violent clashes in Ballari, saying the situation was peaceful until his arrival. The violence erupted over banner installations for Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy. Shivakumar announced investigations, private gun confiscations, and a committee to study the incident.