Karnataka Leaders Clash: Shivakumar, Vijayendra Trade 'Collection King' Barbs Over Corruption

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and BJP chief BY Vijayendra engaged in a heated war of words over corruption allegations.
• Shivakumar dubbed Vijayendra "Collection King" and accused him of harming B S Yediyurappa's image.
• Vijayendra countered, accusing the Congress government of rampant corruption and emptying state coffers for the high command.
• Both leaders challenged each other to debate the allegations on the floor of the Karnataka Assembly.
• Vijayendra warned Shivakumar against intimidation, drawing parallels to past conspiracies against Yediyurappa.

Why It Matters: Karnataka's top leaders, Shivakumar and Vijayendra, are locked in a fierce corruption debate.