'Modi swiped his card for me, I didn't have money': K'taka CM DKS narrates metro ride story

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar recounted his encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the newly inaugurated Pink Line metro in Bengaluru. Shivakumar explained that Modi paid for their ticket by swiping his smart card, as Shivakumar did not have any money on him at the time. The Prime Minister shared photos of their ride on social media, captioning it with praise for the metro's exceptional infrastructure.

When asked about his meeting with Modi, Shivakumar emphasized that political differences should not impede cooperation on development projects. He reiterated that politics should remain separate from development, stating, "Let us do politics when it comes to politics." Shivakumar also highlighted Karnataka's significant contributions to the national economy, noting that the state is the second-highest taxpayer and GST contributor, producing 1.5 lakh engineers and 13,940 doctors annually whose services benefit the entire nation.