Dy CM Shivakumar Vows to Prevent 'Republic of Ballari' Return Amid Clashes

• Dy CM D K Shivakumar vowed to prevent G Janardhan Reddy from re-establishing the 'Republic of Ballari' after violent clashes.
• Clashes erupted in Ballari between supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and BJP MLA G Janardhan Reddy over a banner, resulting in gunfire and one death.
• Shivakumar backed Nara Bharath Reddy, blaming BJP for the Congress worker's death and stating the law would take its course.
• The government is considering stricter measures for private firearms following the incident, which involved bullets being fired.
• Shivakumar accused Janardhan Reddy of being a "drama master" and unable to digest electoral defeat, asserting Congress's commitment to peace.

Why It Matters: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar strongly opposes G Janardhan Reddy's influence, vowing to prevent a return to the 'Republic of Ballari' after recent violent clashes.