Bengaluru Demolition Row: D.K. Shivakumar Hits Back at Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's 'Bulldozer Raj' Jibe

A massive political slugfest has erupted over the Bengaluru demolition drive, with the Congress government in Karnataka facing attacks from the Left, the BJP, and even its own central leadership. While the Left accused the Congress of ‘bulldozing’ Muslim homes, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar hit back at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Shivakumar stated, ‘Mr. Pinnaboy , should not interfere with our state affairs,’ dismissing the criticism as political gimmicks. The report also highlights the internal rift, with AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal urging the Siddaramaiah government to show greater sensitivity. Meanwhile, the BJP has slammed the state government for ‘appeasement politics’.