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Shivakumar's Fiery Attack: Calls Tejasvi Surya 'Immature Waste Material' Amid Tunnel Row

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has launched a blistering attack on BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over the controversial tunnel road project. He called the Bengaluru South MP "immature, inexperienced, and a waste material" during a heated press conference. Shivakumar questioned Surya's authority to oppose the infrastructure project, suggesting he should first become a Union Minister. The Deputy CM also defended the state government's infrastructure record while criticizing the BJP's contributions to Bengaluru's development.

Key Points: DK Shivakumar Slams Tejasvi Surya as Immature Over Tunnel Project

  • Shivakumar questions Surya's authority to oppose Bengaluru tunnel road project
  • Deputy CM sarcastically asks why BJP leaders use cars instead of public transport
  • Shivakumar defends project citing state's metro development achievements
  • Karnataka Deputy CM says he'll only engage with senior BJP leaders on infrastructure matters
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Karnataka tunnel project: Shivakumar calls Tejasvi Surya 'immature', 'waste material'

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar launches scathing attack on BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, calling him "immature waste material" amid tunnel road project controversy in Bengaluru.

"immature, inexperienced, and a waste material - DK Shivakumar"

Bengaluru, Oct 30

Amid row over Karnataka tunnel project, Deputy Chief Minister D. K.

Shivakumar launched a sharp attack on Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, calling him "immature, inexperienced, and a waste material". Talking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said Tejasvi Surya is "still a boy" and "lacks experience".

"Who is this Tejasvi Surya to say that the Tunnel Road project should not be implemented? Let him become a Union Minister first and then move a resolution in Parliament banning tunnel roads across the country and the world," he said.

When asked about Tejasvi Surya's statement that the Tunnel Road project should have been planned after consulting experts, Shivakumar said, "Out of courtesy, I allowed him to meet and speak, and now he goes around saying whatever he wants. But I won't stoop to his level and comment on him. Tejasvi Surya doesn't even understand how the world functions."

"Why is he travelling in a car?" Shivakumar asked sarcastically.

"I had once said that girls don't marry boys who don't own a car. He has clung to that statement. Why is he driving around in a car then? Let him and his family members travel by metro or government buses. Let BJP MLAs use metro trains, autorickshaws, and public transport. Who has said no to that? Why do they need cars then? Bengaluru has over 1.3 crore vehicles - can anyone tell all of them to stop using their vehicles?" he countered.

When asked about Tejasvi Surya's purported remark that the tunnel road project was being undertaken to help Shivakumar get his daughter married, the Deputy CM shot back, "That's exactly why I called him immature. Can you (journalists) carry cameras and travel in public transport to cover events? Can schoolchildren be sent to school using public transport instead of school vehicles?"

"This state got the metro because of us. What did they do when they were in power? What did they bring from the Centre? How many pillars did they erect for the metro? How much money did they get? The Central government contributes only 11 to 12 per cent of the project cost. We bear all the expenses, including land acquisition," Shivakumar said.

Shivakumar said he will respond if senior BJP leaders R. Ashoka, C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Basavaraj Bommai, or Jagadish Shettar point out something as they understand these matters.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally someone said it! Tejasvi Surya keeps making statements without understanding ground realities. Bengaluru needs infrastructure solutions, not political games. The tunnel could actually help with our traffic mess.
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Arjun K
Both leaders are behaving like school kids. Instead of personal attacks, they should focus on whether the tunnel project is actually beneficial for Bengaluru. We need facts, not fights!
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Sarah B
As someone who lives in Bengaluru, I'm tired of this political drama. Our traffic situation is horrible and we need solutions. Either build the tunnel or propose better alternatives, but stop the mudslinging!
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Vikram M
Shivakumar makes valid points about infrastructure development, but calling someone "waste material" is unacceptable language from a Deputy CM. Leaders should maintain dignity in public discourse. 🙏
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Kavya N
The car vs public transport argument is interesting. While we should promote public transport, the reality is that Bengaluru's public transport system still needs massive improvement. Both leaders should focus on that!
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Michael C
Working in tech in Bengaluru, I see the traffic crisis daily. We need bold infrastructure projects, but they must be well-planned. The personal attacks are distracting from the real issue - will this tunnel actually solve our problems?

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