Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy hit back at Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan over his “kaliya Kumaraswamy” remark. He called it a reflection of the state government’s culture. Ahmed Khan was under fire for calling JD(S) leader “kaliya Kumaraswamy” during an election campaign in Channapatna, sparking backlash from multiple quarters. Kumaraswamy’s son is contesting in Channapatna by-poll.