I bear no ill will against Siddaramaiah or anyone else: Shivakumar

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar asserted on Wednesday that he harbored no animosity towards former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or any other individual, emphasizing his dedication to leaving a lasting legacy through his work. "I have no intention of causing harm to anyone, and I remain committed to this principle," he stated. The remarks came at the unveiling of Chalisuva Bande, a book chronicling his life authored by researcher Ramya, at the Senate Bhavan on the Manasagangothri campus in Bangalore.

Shivakumar reflected on the myriad political events he has encountered and participated in during his time, including those of ex-Chief Ministers S. Bangarappa, S.M. Krishna, and H.D. Kumaraswamy. He likened the political landscape to a daunting journey, one that necessitates resilience to surmount its challenges and achieve one's objectives.

Recalling his tenure under Kumaraswamy's coalition government, despite ideological disparities, Shivakumar affirmed that he never sought to trouble him or undermine his administration.