'Don't want to engage in below-the-belt attacks': Nikhil Kumaraswamy on DK Shivakumar's 'crocodile tears' remarks

Posted on:
Key Points

Reacting to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's critical comments about his father and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, JD (S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy said that he is focusing on development-oriented politics and that he does not want to engage in personal and below-the-belt attacks.my..

"Everyone speaks according to their background and culture," Nikhil told ANI..

On Saturday, Shivakumar took a dig at Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for allegedly shedding crocodile tears during elections and disappearing when people are in pain..

Earlier, HD Kumaraswamy expressed optimism about the NDA's chances in the upcoming Channapatna by-elections, stating that he is confident that the NDA candidate and his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy will win at any cost..

Due to recent political developments, we decided to field Nikhil Kumaraswamy..