Congress had links with drug mafia: Nalin Kumar Kateel

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October 21, 2020

Bengaluru, Oct 21: The state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nalin Kumar Kateel on Wednesday accused that several Congress leaders had links with the drug peddlers and contributed for its menace in the state.

Speaking to newsmen, after admitting many of the Congress and the JD(S) leaders into the party fold, the BJP
leader alleged that several Congress leaders were associated with several drug peddlers, when Congress leader Siddaramaiah was the chief minister of the state.

Maintaining that the BJP government in the state had decided to uproot the drug menace in the state he said that
thanks to tough stand taken by the state police, several people associated with the drug trafficking had been
attested.

"The BJP government will not rest until Karnataka is free from drug menace," he said.

Alleging that the Congress party had always tried to divide the society and generate animosity between
people of different religions the state BJP president said that "it was revealed when Siddaramaiah had tried
to divide the Lingayath community".

The previous Congress government had started celebrating Tippu birth ceremony, only to please
the minority community in the state, he said.

The Congress leaders infighting had resulted in the unprecedented riots and arson which took place
in the DG halli and KG Halli riots, the BJP leader said.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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