MLC accuses Rahul Gandhi of insulting 7.4 crore Kannadigas by pushing out Karnataka CM

What Happened

MLC N. Ravi Kumar, chief whip of the Opposition in Karnataka's Legislative Council, said Rahul Gandhi insulted 7.4 crore Kannadigas by pushing out Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during a protest rally in Delhi. Kumar issued the statement from Bengaluru and called Gandhi’s behavior crudity and brazenness, saying the leader physically pushed the chief minister.

Reaction

Shivakumar replied from Delhi that Gandhi never pushed him; instead Gandhi merely suggested that he board the vehicle following the convoy because there was too much rush. Shivakumar added that the BJP loves him and is indulging in propaganda against him. Later the chief minister posted a picture of himself sharing a high‑tea with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the event being hosted by Gandhi in Delhi.

Context

The row underscores the political tension between Karnataka's state leadership and the national opposition, with language pride of the 7.4 crore Kannadigas often becoming a flashpoint. Public disputes of this kind frequently shape state‑level narratives and media coverage.