BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Snub of Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar at Delhi Rally

A major political row has broken out between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress after video clips surfaced showing Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar being pushed behind amid the crowd during an opposition protest march in New Delhi led by Rahul Gandhi. The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the Karnataka Chief Minister and insulting Kannadiga pride, with Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra questioning if Shivakumar is dispensable for the Congress leadership. Appearing on the broadcast, Karnataka BJP leader G.S. Prashanth stated that as the sitting chief minister of Karnataka, Shivakumar must be accorded the highest respect and cannot be pushed away. Congress defended the incident, stating it was merely chaotic crowd movement during the demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while India Today correspondent Nagarjun noted that party workers and the jostling inner circle pushed people back as Gandhi moved ahead.