Shivakumar Hospitalised in B’luru After Complaint of Chest Pain
Congress leader DK Shivakumar was arrested on Tuesday, 3 September, by ED in a money laundering case.
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday, 25 October filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court order granting bail to Congress leader DK Shivakumar, arrested in connection with a money-laundering case being probed by the ED.
The Delhi HC on Wednesday had granted bail to the Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar on a personal bond of Rs 25 lakh in connection with a money laundering case. Shivakumar, who was in judicial custody was released from Tihar jail on Wednesday night.
- Justice Suresh Kait granted relief to the Congress leader saying that Shivakumar is not a flight risk
- The Congress leader had taken to Twitter to dub the cases against him as “politically motivated”
Shivakumar Hospitalised in Bengaluru After Complaint of Chest Pain
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who returned to Bengaluru on 26 October from Delhi after getting bail in a money laundering case, has been hospitalised after he complained of back and chest pain, party sources said on Saturday, 2 November, PTI reported.
"He had high blood pressure and low sugar. He had also complained of back pain and chest pain following which he was hospitalised on Friday evening at Apollo Hospital in Seshadripuram. He is undergoing treatment," Shivakumar's personal assistant, Thyagaraj told PTI.
On Friday, he had gone to attend a function organised by the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, where he complained of some giddiness following which he was admitted to the hospital.
The Congress leader had taken part in various events ever since his release from a Delhi prison in the money laundering case, which had a negative effect on his health, he added.
Instead of Boycotting Corrupt People, We Are Honouring Them: Santosh Hegde
Hours after Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrived in Bengaluru to a hero’s welcome, former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde said instead of boycotting corrupt people, they are being honoured.
The former Supreme Court Judge also said, “Personality cult of honest people was fine, but if those corrupt are worshipped, then it is wrong,” reported PTI.
Shivakumar was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 3 September in the money laundering case and walked out of the Tihar Jail in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, after the Delhi High Court granted him a bail.
ED Files Appeal Against Delhi HC Order Granting Bail to Shivakumar
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday, 25 October filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court order granting bail to Congress leader DK Shivakumar, arrested in connection with a money-laundering case being probed by the ED.
DK Shivakumar Released From Tihar Jail
Congress leader DK Shivakumar was released from Tihar Jail on Wednesday night after the Delhi High Court granted bail in the money laundering case.
Thanking the supporters who had gathered outside the jail premises to welcome him, Shivakumar said, "I have been granted bail with all your good wishes and with all the wishes of my party workers across the country. I want to thank all of you for your support in this hour of crisis."
Delhi HC Grants Bail to DK Shivakumar in Money Laundering Case
Delhi High Court on Wednesday, 23 October, granted bail to Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar on a personal bond of Rs 25 lakh in connection with a money laundering case.
Justice Suresh Kait granted relief to the Congress leader saying that Shivakumar is not a flight risk, PTI reported.
The judge also said that Shivakumar cannot tamper with evidence as documents are with investigating agencies and there is no material to show he has influenced witnesses.
Delhi HC Likely to Pronounce Order on Shivakumar's Bail Plea Today
The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Wednesday, 23 October, its order on the bail plea of Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar in a money laundering case.
Justice Suresh Kait had reserved the order on 17 October on the leader's bail plea in which he claimed that the case was a result of political rivalry and there was not enough evidence against him.
Shivakumar, 57, was arrested by the ED on 3 September in the money laundering case. He is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody. He has challenged the trial court's order denying him bail in the case.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had opposed his bail plea saying he was an influential person and, if released, he could tamper with evidence and influence witnesses.
ED Asks Cong Leader to Join Investigation in DK Shivakumar's Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked Congress leader Vijay Mulgund, to join investigation at ED office in Delhi at 11 am on Wednesday 23 October, in connection with Congress leader DK Shivakumar's case.
Sonia Gandhi Pays Visit to DK Shivakumar in Tihar Jail
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi paid a visit to Tihar Jail on Wednesday, 23 October to meet DK Shivakumar.
Shivakumar facing Personal Vengeance, Says Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy visited DK Shivakumar in Tihar jail on Monday, 21 October, and called it a “personal visit.”
“Political issues are different and personal equation is different. This is my personal visit. He is facing political vengeance, I was here to give confidence to him. He is mentally very strong and will fight all this,” said Kumaraswamy.
Delhi HC Reserves Order on Bail Plea of DK Shivakumar
After some dramatic developments, the Delhi High Court on Thursday eventually reserved its order on the bail plea of Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar in connection with a money laundering case.
HC Takes Exception to Non-Availability of ED's Lawyer, Says Agency Can't Play 'Hide-and-Seek'
The Delhi High Court on Thursday castigated the Enforcement Directorate for non-availability of its counsel to argue on bail the plea of DK Shivakumar, arrested in a money laundering case, and said that the agency cannot play "hide and seek" with the court.
Justice Suresh Kait slammed the ED's counsel, who appeared in the matter and sought accommodation for 30 minutes on the ground that the law officer who would argue the case was busy in Rouse Avenue district court, reported PTI.
"You cannot play hide and seek with the court," Justice Kait said, adding, "This is not acceptable. Court is not supposed to wait."
The high court reserved its order on Shivakumar's plea seeking bail and asked the ED's counsel to file their written submissions by 12 pm on 19 October.
Delhi Court Extends Shivakumar’s Judicial Custody till 25 Oct
A Delhi Court on Tuesday, 15 October, extended the judicial custody of Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar till 25 October, in connection with a money laundering case, on the Enforcement Directorate's request. He was produced before the court on expiry of judicial custody.
Delhi HC Adjourns Hearing on Shivakumar’s Bail Plea till 15 Oct
Delhi High Court adjourned the hearing on Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar's bail plea till Tuesday, 15 October.
ED Gets Permission to Question Shivakumar on 4,5 October
A Delhi Court on Tuesday granted permission to the ED to quiz DK Shivakumar on 4 and 5 October after ED's Special Public Prosecutors Amit Mahajan, N K Matta and Nitesh Rana said that Shivakumar could not be quizzed properly since he had to be admitted to the hospital due to various ailments.
DK Shivakumar's Judicial Custody Extended Till 15 October
DK Shivakumar's judicial custody has been extended till 15 October by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court.
ED Officials Suggest Interrogating Shivakumar on 4, 5 October
ED officials have suggested interrogating DK Shivakumar on 4 and 5 October.
Open to Interrogation, But Within Limits: Shivakumar's Advocate
Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan, appearing for DK Shivakumar, said that the latter is open to any amount of questioning, as long as it is carried in terms of the jail manual. He further added that the entire ED team cannot interrogate him while he is in judicial custody.
Advocate Amit Mahajan Seeks to Extend Shivakumar's Custody
Appearing for the Enforcement Directorate, advocate Amit Mahajan sought the Court's permission to further interrogate DK Shivakumar. Mahajan also sought a direction to extend Shivakumar's judicial custody. He further informed the Court that Shivakumar's bail plea is pending before the Delhi High Court.
DK Shivakumar Produced Before CBI Court, Proceedings to begin Soon
DK Shivakumar has been produced before a CBI Court in connection with the money laundering case against him. The Karnataka Congress leader’s 14-day judicial custody expires today.
Proceedings will begin soon.
Delhi HC Issues Notice to ED on Shivakumar's Bail Plea in Money Laundering Case
The Delhi High Court on Monday, 30 September issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate on DK Shivakumar’s bail plea in a money laundering case. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait has sought the response of the ED with a status report and slated the matter for 14 October.
Shivakumar Moves Delhi HC After Trial Court Rejects Bail Plea
Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar moved Delhi High Court on Thursday, 26 September, for bail after a trial court rejected his plea a day earlier.
Delhi Court Rejects DK Shivakumar's Bail Plea
A Delhi court Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of Congress leader DK Shivakumar, arrested in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate.
Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar declined to grant any relief to Shivakumar, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail.
Special Court Reserves Order on DK Shivakumar's Bail Plea
A Special Court on Saturday, 21 September, reserved its order on Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar's bail plea in a money laundering case, after the conclusion of arguments of prosecution and defence lawyers, ANI reported.
The order will be pronounced on 25 September.
DK Shivakumar's Bail Plea to Be Heard Next on 21 September
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has postponed DK Shivakumar's bail plea for further hearing to 21 September, reported news agency ANI.
DK Shivakumar Moved to Tihar Jail After Being Discharged from RML
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar, on Thursday 19 September, was moved to Tihar jail, after being discharged from the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in New Delhi. Shivakumar was sentenced to 14 days of judicial custody a day earlier, on Wednesday, 18 September.
The court ordered that he should be taken to hospital first where updates on his health should be taken from doctors, following which, he can either be hospitalised or sent to Tihar jail.
Cong Leader Lakshmi Hebbalkar Appears Before ED
Congress leader Lakshmi Hebbalkar appears before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning, in connection with money laundering case registered against DK Shivakumar.
Shivakumar's Bail Plea Hearing Adjourned for Thursday
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court adjourns DK Shivakumar's bail plea matter adjourned for Thursday, 19 September.
ED Summons Congress Leader Lakshmi Hebbalkar
Enforcement Directorate has summoned Congress leader Lakshmi Hebbalkar to appear on 19 September, in connection with the case registered against DK Shivakumar.
Shivakumar Moves HC Seeking Copy of Statements Recorded by ED
Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar approached the Delhi High Court, seeking copy of his statements recorded by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case.
Shivakumar sought the court's direction to call for the transcript of his statements recorded by an Assistant Director of the ED under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
He also sought from the court to hold that the probe agency has no jurisdiction to invoke provisions of PMLA against him.
DK Shivakumar Sent to Judicial Custody till 1 October
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday, 17 September ordered for Congress leader DK Shivakamar to be sent to judicial custody till 1 October.
The court ordered that he should be taken to hospital first where updates on his health should be taken from doctors, following which, he can either be hospitalised or sent to Tihar jail.
ED Seeks DK Shivakumar's Custody in Delhi Court
DK Shivakumar was produced before Delhi court on expiry of his remand on Tuesday, 17 September. The ED sought permission for Shivakumar's interrogation in judicial custody, saying his health condition did not allow effective interrogation.
Shivakumar's lawyer advocate AM Singhvi rebutted, saying his health condition is very serious and he was very close to a heart attack. He also told the court that his medical condition does not allow him to be kept in any kind of custody.
ED Files Its Reply on DK Shivakumar’s Bail Plea in Special Court
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday, 16 September, filed its reply on Congress leader DK Shivakumar’s bail plea in a special court, reported ANI. The reply said “During custodial interrogation, he didn't cooperate despite direct documentary evidences linking him with proceeds of crime in the case.”
The ED, in its reply, also stated that the investigation has revealed names of various persons/entities. "The interrogation of these persons is necessary to take the case to a logical conclusion. If granted bail, there exists all likelihood that he will hamper with investigation and influence the said persons."
Court Extends DK Shivakumar's ED Custody till 17 September
The Court has extended DK Shivakumar's ED custody till 17 September in a money laundering case.
The judge told the ED that it should take care of Shivakumar's medical requirements first and only then ask him questions.
Court Reserves Order on ED Seeking 5 More Days of Shivakumar's Custody
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking five-day extension of Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar's custodial interrogation.
Special judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar will pronounce the order shortly.
Court Directs ED to File Response on Shivakumar's Bail Plea by 16 Sep
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday directed the Enforcement Directorate to file its response on DK Shivakumar's bail plea by 16 September.
DK Shivakumar Withholding Info Which Is Solely in His Knowledge, ED Tells Court
Stating that it has collected voluminous documents which the accused, DK Shivakumar, needs to be confronted with, the ED told the court on Friday that Shivakumar is withholding information which is solely in his knowledge.
Many of DK Shivakumar's Properties 'Benami': ED to Court
The Enforcement Directorate informed Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday that many of DK Shivakumar's properties were 'benami' and that tainted money was diverted through 317 bank accounts.
As per the probe against Shivakumar, the value of tainted money is more than Rs 200 crore and there is Rs 800 crore worth 'benami' property, the ED told the court.
ED Moves Application in Court Seeking Further Custody of DK Shivakumar
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday moved an application in the Rouse Avenue Court seeking further custody of Congress leader DK Shivakumar in money laundering case, reports ANI.
The ED has sought five days further remand of Shivakumar, saying "his (Shivakumar's) statement was recorded to unearth the modus operandi. He was evasive and took several breaks between the questioning."
DK Shivakumar Brought to Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court for Hearing
Congress leader DK Shivakumar has been brought to the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi for the hearing of the money laundering case for which he has been arrested.
Shivakumar Being Taken to ED Office
Congress leader DK Shivakumar is being taken to Enforcement Directorate (ED) office from Tughlak Road Police Station.
ED Stops Siddaramaiah, DK Suresh from Meeting Shivakumar at RML Hospital
Congress leader DK Shivakumar was admitted to the RML hospital in New Delhi on Thursday, 12 September after he complained of being unwell, according to ANI.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh, along with other leaders who were at RML hospital to meet the Congress leader were stopped by the ED officials.
ED Questions Shivakumar's Daughter for Over 7 Hours
The Enforcement Directorate questioned Congress leader DK Shivakumar's daughter Aishwarya for over seven hours on Thursday, 12 September, in connection with a money-laundering probe against the politician, officials said, according to PTI.
The 22-year-old management graduate was questioned and her statement recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Aishwarya is also understood to have been confronted with documents and statements of her father with regard to a trip to Singapore they are reported to have made together in 2017, the officials added.
Aishwarya is a trustee in an education trust floated by her father.
Shivakumar's Daughter Arrives at ED Office
Aishwarya, daughter of Congress leader DK Shivakumar has arrived at the office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). She was summoned by the agency to appear before it.
Shivakumar Brought to ED Office
Karnataka Congress leader, DK Shivakumar, has been brought to Enforcement Directorate (ED) office.
He was arrested by ED on September 3 in connection with an alleged money laundering case.
Thousands of Vokkaligas Protest Shivakumar’s Arrest in Bengaluru
Members of Vokkaliga community along with Congress, Janata Dal(S) and Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged a protest in Bengaluru on Wednesday, 11 September, to show solidarity with Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering case earlier this month.
The protesting community expressed its anger at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and accused it of “trying to bring down the Vokkaliga leadership in the state”.
ED Sends Notice to DK Shivakumar's Daughter
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday, 10 September, has sent a notice to DK Shivakumar’s daughter in connection with the money laundering case against him.
This is in connection to a money transfer to Singapore.
ED Disallows Cong Leaders From Meeting Shivakumar
ED reportedly did not allow senior Congress leaders, Ahmed Patel and Mallikarjun Kharge to meet DK Shivakumar.
On Friday evening, the Congress leaders, accompanied by a senior Congress leader from Karnataka tried to meet him, according to News18.
Judge Refuses to Allow DK Shivakumar to Address 'People of Karnataka'
Congress leader DK Shivakumar’s lawyer made a request in Delhi's Rouse Avenue court; asked the judge if DK Shivakumar can “address the people of Karnataka”. Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar said “absolutely not!, reported ANI.
DK Shivakumar in ED Custody Till 13 Sept
Delhi's Rouse Avenue court sends Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar to Enforcement Directorate remand till 13th September, reported ANI.
Court Reserves Order on Remand Application
Rouse Avenue Court reserves order on remand application of Enforcement Directorate in Congress leader DK Shivakumar matter. Order to be passed shortly, reported ANI.
ED Seeks One Week to Respond to Bail Plea
ED seeks one weeks' time to submit objections to DK Shivakumar's bail plea.
Singhvi Says Police Remand Must be Exception
Shivakumar’s counsel Singhvi said in court on Wednesday that five principles of law needed to be followed:
1. Magistrate should apply his mind while deciding remand of an accused. It cannot be done in a mechanical manner.
2. Police remand should be an exception and not a rule
3. Police custody and judicial custody are both exceptions
4. Liberty needs to be respected unless some compelling grounds are made out for arrest
5. Police must not arrest any person in a routine manner. Arrest should be done in exceptional cases and under serious circumstances.
'Another Example of Vendetta Politics': Rahul Gandhi
Congress Party Holds Press Conference in New Delhi
ED Seeks 14 Day Custody of Shivakumar: 'Have Reason to Believe He's Guilty'
Enforcement Directorate seeks 14 days custody of Congress leader DK Shivakumar in connection with the money laundering matter, reported ANI.
ED officials said reportedly in court that Shivakumar had not explained the money trail and had been evasive and uncooperative.
Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the Congress leader has moved a bail application.
DK Shivakumar Brought to Special Court by ED
Congress leader DK Shivakumar brought to Special Court by Enforcement Directorate officials. Abhishek Manu Singhvi will represent Shivakumar, reported ANI.
Siddaramaiah Participates in Cong Protest in Mysore
"Tyranny, Chaos and Anarchy": Congress on BJP"s Second Term
Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said the arrest was the latest in a series of continued "political vendetta", reported PTI.
Youth Congress Workers Detained in New Delhi
The protesters shouted slogans against the BJP government and burnt effigies of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah outside NSUI office in central Delhi on Wednesday, reported PTI. ‘Scores’ of protesters were reportedly detained and taken to the police station in buses.
Agencies Have Strong Evidence Against DKS: BJP
The BJP on Wednesday said investigating agencies have "strong evidence" against former Karnataka Minister D K Shivakumar and rejeced the Congress charge of "political vendetta" behind his arrest, reported PTI.
It has now become fashionable for the Congress leaders to claim vendetta even when specific allegations or specific charges of financial misdemeanor, money laundering and all such financial crimes come to the fore, BJP national spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao said.
"They (probe agencies) have taken all the time to really investigate the case properly and this action (Shivakumar's arrest) cannot really be termed political by any stretch of imagination", Rao, also a Rajya Sabha member, said.
Senior Congress Leaders Meet DK Shivakumar in Hospital
On Wednesday afternoon, Congress General Secretary, AICC, KC Venugopal met DK Shivakumar at Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in New Delhi. Venugopal was accompanied by Shivakumar’s brother DK Suresh. Earlier, the police had denied permission to the senior leaders to visit the former minister.
Protests Reported Across the State
Several protests were reported across the state. In Kanankapura in the outskirts of the city protesters set a bus on fire, while in Bengaluru’s MG road, Congress workers blocked the road in protest.
Congress Workers Stage Protest at Maurya Circle
After the state Congress called for protests against its leader DK Shivakumar’s arrest, party workers staged a protest at Maurya Circle.
'Clear Case of Political Vendetta by BJP': KC Venugopal on Shivakumar's Arrest
Congress General Secretary, AICC, KC Venugopal, in a statement, called DK Shivakumar’s arrest a “clear case of political vendetta by the fascist BJP government”.
He also called investigating agencies like ED and CBI “puppets” of the government and accused them of overlooking alleged cases against BJP leaders in the state.
“It is evident that the government is desperately trying to hide its outright failure in checking the economic slowdown and financial crisis by shamelessly harassing its political opponents,” he said in a statement tweeted by Congress’ Twitter account.
Congress Workers Protest, Block Bengaluru's MG Road
After the Karnataka Congress called its workers to protests against the arrest of DK Shivakumar, protesters blocked Bengaluru's MG Road on Wednesday.
'BJP Trying to Create Fear Psychosis': Kharge Questions DK Shivakumar's Arrest: Kharge Questions DK Shivakumar's Arrest
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of trying to create a fear psychosis to stop other leaders from joining the party.
“If the BJP thinks it can finish the Congress through this, then they are wrong. A fear psychosis is being created so that no other leader will join Congress,” he said.
He also said the series of events started when DK Shivakumar gave accommodation to Gujarat MLAs. Kharge added that “Fadnavis also gave accommodation to Karnataka MLAs recently. But will there be action against him?”
The Congress leader stated that Shivakumar has been attending all questioning sessions and asked what was the need to arrest him.
DK Shivakumar Hospitalised After Arrest; Congress Leader Claims Health Deteriorated Due to Harassment
After his arrest DK Shivakumar was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in New Delhi as he complained of uneasiness.
Youth Congress President Srinivas BV, on Wednesday, alleged that Shivakumar’s health deteriorated because of the harassment that the Congress leader faced over the last few days.
“His health has deteriorated due to the harassment he has been subjected to. Doctors have advised him to rest but Enforcement Directorate (ED) is trying to take him away,” BV Srinivas, Youth Congress President told ANI after meeting Shivakumar at the RML hospital.
Protesters Set Bus on Fire in Kanakapura, Part of Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway Closed
The district of Ramanagara including the town of Kanakapura bordering the city of Bengaluru is witnessing an informal shutdown on Wednesday following the arrest of Shivakumar.
Part of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway have been closed after Ramanagara including the town of Kanakapura witness an informal shutdown.
As a precautionary measure, Deputy Commissioner of the district has ordered closure of all schools in Ramanagara district for the day, The News Minute reported.
After the Karnataka Congress called for a protests across the state, protesters set KSRTC buses on fire in Kanakapura.
'Attempt to Divert Attention From Structural Failures of BJP Govt': Siddaramaiah
Condemning the action, Siddaramaiah alleged opposition leaders were being targeted using central government agencies.
"It is just an attempt to divert the attention from structural failures of @BJP4India govt & also to prevent the voices of dissent. @DKShivakumar is also a victim of their vindictive politics," he said in a series of tweets.
Shivakumar would definitely come out clean and the whole country would understand the "ulterior motives" of the BJP, he said.
"We are all with him in this difficult times & shall provide him with full support," the Congress legislature party leader said.
'Govt Using Investigation Agencies': HD Kumaraswamy
HD Kumaraswamy said the ED has cited non-cooperation as the reason to arrest Shivakumar after days of interrogation, without allowing even a day's break for the (Ganesh Chaturthi) festival.
'I Pray to God He Should Come Out of Everything': Yediyurappa
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said law will take its own course and said he would be the happiest if the former minister came clear.
Yediyurappa said they were not happy about Shivakumar's arrest.
“I pray to God that he should come out from every thing. I have neither hated any one in my life, nor have I wished bad for any one. Law will take its course. If he comes out (of the charges) I will be more happy than any one,” the chief minister told reporters.
Congress Leader DK Shivakumar Arrested by ED
Congress leader DK Shivakkumar was arrested on Tuesday, 3 September, by Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.
After his arrest, supporters of the Congress leader gathered outside the ED office in Delhi in large numbers.
One of them even broke into tears and tore off his clothes outside the RML hospital. The Karnataka Congress has now called for a statewide protest on Wednesday.
Shivakumar’s supporters also staged protests in Kanakapura, in the outskirts of Bangalore, where he is a sitting MLA.
Sources told The Quint that Shivakumar is likely to remain in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital after he complained of ill health.
“I congratulate my BJP friends for finally being successful in their mission of arresting me,” Shivakumar said in tweet.
The Karnataka unit of Congress and the Youth Congress also slammed the arrest of Shivakumar, a troubleshooter for the party and said they stood by the leader.
The Congress, in their tweet, called his arrest “vendetta politics” by the BJP.
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