In a significant move within Karnataka’s political sphere, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy has demanded the immediate arrest of a Congress leader for allegedly misbehaving with a city commissioner. Kumaraswamy reached out to the state’s Chief Secretary to express his concerns over the incident, stating that such behavior towards public officials is unacceptable. He emphasized that the dignity of administrative officers must be protected from political intimidation. The incident has caused a stir, with various officials expressing solidarity with the commissioner. Kumaraswamy’s intervention signals a hardening stance by the opposition against the ruling party’s conduct.
