US EditionD.K. Shivakumar Sings RSS Anthem in Karnataka Assembly
Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar sang the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh anthem amid political accusations over a stampede, asserting his Congress loyalty and addressing opposition claims.
- On August 22, 2025, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unexpectedly sang the opening lines of the RSS’s song "Namasthe Sadaa Vatsale" in the state Assembly while discussions were underway about the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede.
- The event occurred amid accusations by BJP legislators that Shivakumar was an abettor of the stampede, which claimed 11 lives, prompting him to respond by highlighting government actions and raising questions about accountability in other states.
- Shivakumar emphasized that he has been a lifelong member of the Congress party, denied any intention to join the BJP, and noted his role as Bengaluru’s In-Charge Minister as well as his association with the Karnataka State Cricket Association, where he maintains friendships including with the secretary.
- The Assembly responded with surprise and amusement to Shivakumar’s singing, while BJP legislator V Sunil Kumar joked that he hoped the remarks would remain documented, as the video of the incident quickly spread across social media.
- The episode intensified political controversy, with opposition demands for resignations and BJP using the incident to criticize Congress, though the government initiated action against police and Royal Challengers Bengaluru after the tragedy.
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It was after BJP’s R Ashoka demanded the resignation of Shivakumar, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and state Home Minister G Parameshwara for the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in June this year.
DK Shivakumar sings RSS anthem in Karnataka Assembly, then clarifies why; BJP slams Congress
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar found himself surrounded by controversy after he sang the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) anthem in the state assembly on Thursday. The video of Shivakumar singing RSS's Sangha Prarthana, ‘Namaste Sada Vatsale Matribhume’, has also gone viral on social media. BJP's 'coma' jibe at Congress His actions prompted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to take a dig at Congress, which said Shivakumar singing…
DK Shivakumar sings RSS anthem in Karnataka Assembly, clarifies immediately
The episode unfolded when Shivakumar, while replying to the debate in the Assembly on the stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations, shot back at the Opposition that had demanded resignation of himself, chief minister and home minister, wondering if political leaders of other States including the Uttar Pradesh had taken responsibility for stampedes.
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Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar sings RSS anthem, stuns Assembly
Karnataka's Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly by singing the RSS anthem amid criticism over a recent stampede. His actions sparked mixed reactions from the opposition and Congress members, highlighting political tensions in state discussions.
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