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Kumaraswamy repeatedly targets Congress and K. Shivakumar in Karnataka
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 01:31 AM
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JD(S) chief H.D. Kumaraswamy has been openly criticizing the Congress party and its Karnataka leader K. Shivakumar, underscoring a sharp political rivalry in the state.
H.D. Kumaraswamy, the veteran leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) and former chief minister of Karnataka, has been consistently voicing criticism against the Indian National Congress and its state figure K. Shivakumar. His remarks have appeared in multiple public forums, ranging from party meetings to media interactions, signalling a sustained campaign of political opposition.
In recent weeks Kumaraswamy has repeatedly questioned the Congress leadership’s strategy in Karnataka, singling out Shivakumar for what he describes as ineffective governance and a lack of clear vision for the state. While he has not offered detailed policy alternatives, his persistent attacks aim to portray the Congress as disconnected from grassroots concerns.
Political analysts note that such a confrontational stance is likely to influence the evolving alliance dynamics ahead of any forthcoming electoral contests in the state. Kumaraswamy’s rhetoric seeks to consolidate JD(S) support while challenging the Congress’s claim to a broad-based voter base.
The Congress party has so far refrained from issuing a direct response to Kumaraswamy’s statements, maintaining its focus on its own campaign narrative. The ongoing exchange underscores the heightened competition between the two parties as Karnataka’s political landscape remains fluid.
In recent weeks Kumaraswamy has repeatedly questioned the Congress leadership’s strategy in Karnataka, singling out Shivakumar for what he describes as ineffective governance and a lack of clear vision for the state. While he has not offered detailed policy alternatives, his persistent attacks aim to portray the Congress as disconnected from grassroots concerns.
Political analysts note that such a confrontational stance is likely to influence the evolving alliance dynamics ahead of any forthcoming electoral contests in the state. Kumaraswamy’s rhetoric seeks to consolidate JD(S) support while challenging the Congress’s claim to a broad-based voter base.
The Congress party has so far refrained from issuing a direct response to Kumaraswamy’s statements, maintaining its focus on its own campaign narrative. The ongoing exchange underscores the heightened competition between the two parties as Karnataka’s political landscape remains fluid.