The controversy over luxury watches has escalated in Karnataka politics, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar intensely confronting Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, over allegations regarding his high-end timepiece.

Shivakumar vehemently hit back at Narayanaswamy after the MLC questioned the source and accounting of his Cartier watch. The Deputy CM presented his affidavit submitted to the Lokayukta as definitive proof against the opposition’s claims.

He took the challenge directly to Narayanaswamy, saying, “If I have lied about the watch, I will resign today. Otherwise, will Narayanaswamy resign?"

Shivakumar warned the opposition leader against making statements “merely for publicity" and urged him to personally check the affidavit. He affirm

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