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DK Shivakumar's 'Two Marriages' Remark Sparks BJP Demand for Names of MLAs
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News18•26-09-2026, 07:51
DK Shivakumar's 'Two Marriages' Remark Sparks BJP Demand for Names of MLAs
- •Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed around a dozen MLAs have two marriages, sparking a political controversy.
- •The remark was made in the Karnataka Assembly during a debate on the drought situation and Bengaluru's urbanisation.
- •Shivakumar stated he could provide a list of such legislators but chose not to identify them.
- •Opposition BJP leaders, including R Ashoka and S Suresh Kumar, demanded Shivakumar disclose the names, calling the statement unnecessary and undignified.
- •BJP leaders warned that the remark creates unhealthy curiosity and could lead to public ridicule of all legislators.
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DK Shivakumar remarked in the Karnataka Assembly that around a dozen MLAs who came to Bengaluru had two marriages and maintained two households, prompting a strong political reaction from the opposition.
BJP leaders, including Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka and senior MLA S Suresh Kumar, criticized the statement as unnecessary and challenged DK Shivakumar to publicly disclose the names of the legislators he referenced.
The remark was made while DK Shivakumar was replying to a debate on the drought situation in the Karnataka Assembly and discussing the rapid urbanisation and population growth of Bengaluru.
