DK Shivakumar Clarifies 'No Keralites' Remark, Blames Kerala Govt Interference

• Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar clarified his "we don’t want Keralites" remark, stating it targeted the Kerala government, not its people.
• Shivakumar accused Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar of misrepresenting his statement to provoke public sentiments.
• He emphasized his cordial relationship with Keralites and confirmed plans to campaign in Kerala for upcoming elections.
• The controversy arose after Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Bengaluru's Kogilu demolition drive as "anti-minority aggressive politics."
• Shivakumar defended the Kogilu drive, citing encroachments on government 'gomala' land and warning of action against land sharks.

Why It Matters: Shivakumar clarifies his controversial remark, blaming Kerala govt interference and defending Bengaluru's demolition drive.