Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday challenged Union Minister Kumaraswamy to come for an open debate with proof instead of ‘hit and run’ allegations.

Speaking to reporters at the City Civil Court, he said, “If Kumaraswamy has evidence of his allegations, let him present it before the people of the state. He has been given a position, let him present the facts before the people instead of threatening with pen drives and things like that.”

“Let him expose whatever he wants to; he has the Union government with him. DK Shivakumar is not the one who is scared by threats,” he said.

Asked about Kumaraswamy’s statement that they will form the government after 2.5 years, he said, “I have heard this many a time. His party has come down to 18 seats under his leadership, and i

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