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Tejasvi Surya Congratulates DK Shivakumar on Becoming Grandfather Amid Busy Schedule

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya congratulated Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on becoming a grandfather, highlighting his dedication to public duties despite personal milestones. Surya shared an anecdote on X about Shivakumar attending multiple programs in South Bengaluru while receiving calls about his daughter’s delivery. Shivakumar later addressed leadership transition talks, stating his loyalty to the Congress party and following directions from party leaders. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge clarified that any leadership change decision will be taken collectively by the party high command.

Key Points: Tejasvi Surya Congratulates DK Shivakumar on Becoming Grandfather

  • Tejasvi Surya congratulates DK Shivakumar on becoming grandfather
  • Shivakumar attended public programs despite daughter's delivery
  • Anecdote highlights balance of personal and public duties
  • Shivakumar reaffirms loyalty to Congress party
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Tejasvi Surya congratulates Dy CM DK Shivakumar on becoming grandfather, praises commitment to public duty

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya praises Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar for balancing public duty and personal joy as he becomes a grandfather.

"It is said that the first casualty of public life is personal life. - Tejasvi Surya"

Bengaluru, May 2

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday extended congratulations to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar after he became a grandfather, highlighting the balance between personal milestones and public duties.

In a post on X, Surya shared an anecdote from Shivakumar's busy schedule in South Bengaluru, where he attended multiple public programmes despite receiving repeated calls from home about his daughter's delivery.

Surya wrote, "Today, DCM D K Shivakumar participated in several programs in South Bengaluru. While travelling in the car between programs, he used to get repeated calls from home. When asked, he said, "Today is the delivery of my daughter. I am becoming a grandfather." On the one hand, it is the happiest moment for the family. On the other hand, it is a public responsibility. However, he participated in all the programs, including the inauguration of the flyover and the laying of the foundation stone of the skywalk. It is said that the first casualty of public life is personal life. In such situations, the meaning of that saying becomes even clearer. Heartfelt congratulations to D K Shivakumar, the grandfather. May God bless his daughter Aishwarya, the child and the family with long life, health and happiness."

Meanwhile, Shivakumar on Friday addressed ongoing discussions regarding a leadership transition in the state, asserting his loyalty towards the Congress party. Following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement, Shivakumar stated that "our party leaders' words are very important. We will go by the party's directions."

Following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, while speaking to ANI, said, "As a Congress man, I have been very loyal to the party. Our party leaders' words are very important. We will go by the party's directions."

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge clarified that any decision regarding a possible change in Karnataka's Chief Minister will be taken collectively by the party's high command, comprising himself, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi.

- ANI

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Priya S
All this is nice but let's not forget the serious political drama happening behind the scenes. Kharge saying leadership transition will be decided by the high command - that's the real story. DK has been very vocal about his CM ambition. Public duty or political games? 🤔
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Arun Y
Congratulations to DK Shivakumar and family! Becoming a grandfather is a blessing. But I can't help thinking - why was he attending public programs when his daughter was in delivery? Family should come first sometimes. Just saying, priorities matter.
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Michael C
Interesting how Indian politics works - opposition leaders congratulating each other on family events while the party leadership plays chess with power transitions. Classic political drama in Karnataka. Hope the baby and family are doing well.
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Nisha Z
This shows that politicians are humans too! Balancing family and duty is tough for anyone. DK Shivakumar has always been a hard worker for Karnataka. Congrats to the new grandfather! 🎉
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Siddharth J
If this was any other politician, the media would have called it 'neglect of family duties'. But since it's DK, it's being praised as dedication. Let's not romanticize missing your daughter's delivery. Work-life balance applies to politicians too.
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