'He Has Many Faces': BK Hariprasad Attacks Shivakumar Over RSS Anthem Row, Demands Apology

Last Updated:August 25, 2025, 13:49 IST

Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad slammed DK Shivakumar for singing the RSS anthem in the Assembly, demanding an apology.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (Photo: PTI)

Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad on Monday slammed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for singing the RSS anthem during a discussion on the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in the Assembly, and demanded an apology from him.

“He should apologise, I don’t know whom DK Shivakumar wanted to please by doing that or what message he wanted to send," Hariprasad said, slamming the Deputy Chief Minister’s act.

Taking a swipe at Shivakumar’s political persona, Hariprasad remarked, “DKS has several faces, as a farmer, businessman, and educationist.“

“I don’t know if this is one of them," he added.

DK Shivakumar, who is also the Congress state president, took everyone by surprise when he sang the RSS anthem during a discussion in the state Assembly on August 22.

A sudden musical note amazed the House, which heard the first few lines of the RSS Anthem ‘Namaste Sada Vatsale Matrubhoome’ as shown in a video of the proceedings.

Shivakumar’s recital came when the BJP legislators accused Shivakumar of being an ‘abettor’ of the stampede as he created mass frenzy.

They alleged that Shivakumar went to receive the RCB team on their arrival at the Bengaluru airport, waved the Kannada flag throughout the journey from the airport to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Responding to the accusations, Shivakumar later said, “I am a member of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and people there, including the KSCA secretary, are my friends."

“I am the Bengaluru In-Charge Minister. I had gone to the Airport and Stadium (on June 4). I also held the Karnataka flag, I did wish them (RCB), and I kissed the cup as well. I have done my job," he said.

He added, “The accident happened. Such things have happened in other states as well. If needed, I will read out the list of incidents that have occurred in other places as well. I, too, have many things to say about you as well".

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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