Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy takes a dig at media, claims bombastic news being broadcast

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has shared a love-hate relationship with press ever since he assumed office in 2018. JD(S) stalwart has been irked by media reports that have been predicting downfall of his government on many occasions. Karnataka CM has me news lately for his emotional outbursts, largely because it became controversial. During one such an occasion on September 19, Kumaraswamy took a dig at media but in a lighter vein.

Kumaraswamy exclaimed, " I kw politics is t easy. You don't have to be apprehensive, I will ensure government will complete its full term. This government won't be affected by anything. I kw how to run it for 5 years. This is my second experience with a coalition government. I've undergone two heart surgeries. If I watch news channels se days I just can't imagine what may happen to me."

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BJP said that Kumaraswamy is finding it difficult to minister state because of his ill health. "Kumaraswamy has some health issues. It is because of this that he has t been able to shield coalition government."

Infamous Breakdown:

On July 24, 2018, Kumaraswamy broke down during a public event and his emotional comment of swallowing poison went viral. "You're standing with bouquets to wish me, as one of your brors has become chief minister, and you all are happy, but I'm t. I kw pain of running a coalition government. I've become like Lord Vishkant (Lord Shiva) and swallowed pain of this government," said HD Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy's comment even drew attention of finance minister Arun Jaitley.  In his blog, Jaitley remarked, "If such a coalition is a cup of poison, why even dream of inflicting it on nation? leer of world’s fastest-growing ecomy cant be a ‘Bechara."

t long ago Karnataka government drew flak for its proposal to restrict movement of media inside premises of Vidhan Soudha. But Kumaraswamy needn't forget that it was same media he believed in and used to voice his opinion while he was in opposition.

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