‘Understand your frustration for electing an MLA like Muniratna’: DK Shivakumar

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday expressed ’empathy’ for the residents of RR Nagar Assembly constituency over their choice of MLA — BJP’s Muniratna Naidu — claiming the difficult conditions faced by people under his leadership.

Speaking during a public interaction as part of the ‘Bengaluru Nadige’ programme at JP Park in Mathikere, Shivakumar said, “When we look at the attitude and behaviour of MLA Muniratna Naidu, I understand you are living in hell. I can understand your frustration for electing an MLA like this”.

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Engaged in meaningful conversations with residents at Mathikere JP Park today. Every voice matters and today, I listened to concerns, suggestions, and hopes for a better Bengaluru. Together, let’s shape the future of our city. #TalkWithBengaluru |… pic.twitter.com/78ruE0Xj2h

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Expressing unhappiness over the obstruction of his public interaction programme by the followers of MLA Muniratna Naidu, he said, “Muniratna Naidu doesn’t have patience. It is his nature to obstruct others’ programmes. I know that you feel sad that you have chosen an MLA like this. Give him the right reply when the time comes”, Shivakumar added.

ಜೆಪಿ ಪಾರ್ಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಡಿಕೆ ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್‌ ಅವರ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಡಿಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರೀ ಹೈಡ್ರಾಮಾ – ಆಹ್ವಾನ ನೀಡದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ ಮುನಿರತ್ನ ಆಕ್ರೋಶ https://t.co/VRgk4qaWuz#DKShivakumar #Munirathna #Congress #BJP #RSS #Bengaluru #JPPark pic.twitter.com/FJcM7Lh89G

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The Deputy Chief Minister further emphasised the role of the electorate in deciding the future of their representative. “The people must decide if they would like to retain an MLA like Muniratna Naidu. I am not going to talk about it. I am aware of the respect that needs to be given to a people’s representative, but neither victory nor loss is permanent in politics”, he stated.

Earlier on Sunday, Deputy CM Shivakumar participated in ‘Bengaluru Nadige’, a walk for Bengaluru, at JP Park in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar Assembly constituency on Sunday. The objective of ‘Bengaluru Nadige’ was to respond to the needs of citizens within the Greater Bengaluru Authority limits. Visuals showed Shivakumar interacting with citizens and listening to their problems.

#WATCH | Bengaluru | Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar participates in the “Bengaluru Nadige” (walk for Bengaluru) at JP Park in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar Assembly constituency, with the objective of responding to the needs of citizens within the Greater Bengaluru Authority limits. pic.twitter.com/YtWg7aoOWt

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2025

In a similar initiative on Saturday, responding to public requests, free toilets, gym facilities, and doctors and ambulance services, the Deputy CM said that the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) announced Rs 10 crore for the development of Lalbagh.

“We are committed to Lalbagh’s protection! The GBA has announced a grant of Rs 10 crore for the development of Lalbagh. In response to public requests, free toilets, gym facilities, and doctors and ambulance services will be provided here from morning to evening. Additionally, it has been decided to provide financial support for developing tree parks in other parts of Bengaluru on the model of Lalbagh,” he wrote on X.

He added that only half an acre of area will be used for the entry-exit of the tunnel road, to ensure no harm to the Lalbagh Garden. (ANI)