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'I am a born Hindu': Shivakumar's pushback to critics in party. Should Congress be worried?

IndiaTimes Thursday, 27 February 2025
Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar's spiritual visits have triggered criticism within Congress, leading to internal tensions. Shivakumar has reacted strongly to criticism over his "spiritual" pursuits from a section of the party and has said: "I am a born Hindu and I will die as a Hindu but I love and respect all religions."
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