‘Some People May Like It, Some May Not’: DK Shivakumar Defends Attending Sadhguru's Event

Bengaluru: Defending his visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha yoga centre, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that he attended the Maha Shivratri event in Tamil Nadu due to his “personal beliefs”. 

Shivakumar asserted that Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has a huge following and is making significant contributions to society, particularly in addressing the Cauvery water crisis.

"Sadhguru is from Karnataka. He has been fighting for the cause of Cauvery water and soil. He personally came and invited me. He has a big following, and he is doing some great work... MLAs and leaders from various political parties were there at the event. I have gone there. That is my personal belief," DK Shivakumar said. 

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The remarks came in response to the criticism made by Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna over his visit to the Isha yoga center in Tamil Nadu for Mahashivaratri celebrations. Shivakumar had shared dias with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the event. 

“Shivakumar must clarify his stance. Doesn’t he know that Sadhguru has humiliated our senior leader, Rahul Gandhi?” Rajanna targeted Shivakumar. 

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Responding to the criticism made by several Congress leaders, the Deputy CM said the Congress party's ideology is to take everyone in society together.

“I don't differentiate between such matters. Some people may like it, some may not. I don't want to answer any of them. I will speak to them. If they have any problems, let's give them some medicine," Shivakumar said.

The Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, who also attended the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj had praised the event's management and arrangements made by the BJP government.