Purely Personal”: DK Shivakumar On Meeting Kamala Harris During US Trip

The Deputy Chief Minister clarified in a press statement that his upcoming visit to the US is purely for personal reasons and not related to any political motive or invitation. He dispelled rumors about meeting former US President Barack Obama and US Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasizing that it is a personal visit. In a letter to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, he requested everyone to refrain from indulging in any kind of conjecture regarding his visit to the US.

He emphasized that it is purely for personal reasons and not linked to any political motive. He also urged Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to focus on getting approvals for the Mahadayi project and funds for the Upper Bhadra project rather than raising issues like Muda and Darshan arrest. Speaking at his Sadashivanagar residence, he made an appeal to Pralhad Joshi to obtain approval for the Mahadayi project and funds for the Upper Bhadra project on the occasion of Ganesha Chathurthi.

He mentioned considering discussions with the Chief Minister in about 15 days on whether to call for an all-party meeting or a meeting of the Commission to discuss the nature of their fight for Mahadayi.