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India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
‘Remove His Boots, Thrash Me…': Claims Shivakumar's Officer After Clash With Siddaramaiahs Aide In Delhi
Amid the controversy involving a clash between special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, a copy of the complaint submitted by the Deputy Chief Minister's officer alleging that the Chief Minister's aide tried to assault him with boots has gone viral on social media. The complaint, dated July 22, was filed by H. Anjaneya, Special Officer to the Dy CM and Deputy Coordinator with the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi. In it, Anjaneya accuses C. Mohan Kumar, Assistant Resident Commissioner (Grade-2), of threatening him in front of staff members, claiming he would take off his boots and assault him. Mohan Kumar is also serving as the special officer to Siddaramaiah. In his complaint, Anjaneya stated: "Mohan Kumar has been obstructing me from performing my duties ever since I joined service. He told me that he would remove his boots and thrash me in his chamber. He even attempted to attack me outside his chamber in the presence of staff member Pramila and others. I am a Group B officer and currently serving as the Special Officer to the Dy CM. If anything happens to me - if I meet with an accident or face any harm - Mohan Kumar should be held responsible." He further alleged, "If his service records are examined, it will reveal that he had previously assaulted one M.M. Joshi. With the arrogance of being the Special Officer to the CM, he wants the administration to function according to his whims. Though I am a senior in service, during his tenure, he prevented me from working even as an in-charge accountant." Anjaneya has requested a departmental inquiry against Mohan Kumar, citing issues related to obstruction of duty, denial of promotions, the use of abusive language, and attempted assault. The incident involving special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar clashing at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi has sparked a fresh debate over the leadership tussle within the Congress. The Karnataka BJP has stated that the ongoing slugfest between the CM and Dy CM has crossed all limits Commenting on the development, Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said on Saturday that Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have completely lost control over Karnataka. 'The public slugfest between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar has crossed every limit, from backroom politics to open threats in Karnataka Bhavan, Delhi,' he said. Ashoka further added, "If this is the state of governance, how can anyone trust the Congress-led government in Karnataka to run the state? This power struggle isn't just embarrassing, it's dangerous." "The Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps are tearing into each other, settling scores round after round, while the so-called high command sits helpless in Delhi, leaving Karnataka leaderless and adrift," Ashoka remarked. "Karnataka deserves better than this circus and anarchy," he concluded.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Beaten With Shoes, Threatened': Shivakumar Aide Slaps Charges Against Siddaramaiah Loyalist
Last Updated: A special officer to DK Shivakumar has accused special officer to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of assault in Karnataka Bhavan in the national capital. A massive controversy erupted after a verbal altercation at the Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi escalated into serious allegations of assault, as H Anjaneya – a special officer to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar – accused C Mohan Kumar – assistant resident commissioner and special officer to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – of attacking him with a shoe. Anjaneya filed a formal complaint with Resident Commissioner Imkongla Jamir, demanding criminal proceedings against Kumar. 'I was beaten with a shoe, and it has hurt my honour and dignity. Conduct a criminal trial against him (Kumar) and give me justice," Anjanaya said in his complaint, news agency PTI reported. Jamir confirmed the receipt of the complaint dated July 22 and said that due process will be followed. In an elaborate complaint letter, Anjanaya alleged that Kumar has been systematically disrupting his work. 'He threatened to hit me with a shoe in the chamber of the office in front of everyone," he wrote. 'If any accident happens, Kumar will be responsible," Anjanaya warned in his letter. His complaint also referred to Kumar's alleged past conduct, and claimed, 'If you look into the service books in the past, he has beaten M M Joshi and not given respect to senior officers and behaved with ego as special officer on duty for CM." Anjanaya said that he had earlier sought a transfer from the Karnataka Bhavan primarily to avoid such conflicts while being posted as special officer to the deputy chief minister. The matter was raked up by the BJP in Karnataka as the party described the incident as evidence of a deeper rift within the state government. The clash between their aides has once again sparked talk of a power struggle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. Both leaders had worked together to lead the Congress to victory in the 2023 assembly elections, but rumours about tensions between them have continued ever since. (With PTI inputs) view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 13:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Siddaramaiah's aide tried to assault me,' claims Shivakumar's officer
Amid the controversy involving a clash between special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, a copy of the complaint submitted by the Deputy Chief Minister's officer alleging that the Chief Minister aide tried to assault him with boots has gone viral on social media. The complaint, dated July 22, was filed by H. Anjaneya, Special Officer to the Dy CM and Deputy Coordinator with the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi. In it, Anjaneya accuses C. Mohan Kumar, Assistant Resident Commissioner (Grade-2), of threatening him in front of staff members, claiming he would take off his boots and assault him. Mohan Kumar is also serving as the special officer to Siddaramaiah. In his complaint, Anjaneya stated: "Mohan Kumar has been obstructing me from performing my duties ever since I joined service. He told me that he would remove his boots and thrash me in his chamber. He even attempted to attack me outside his chamber in the presence of staff member Pramila and others. I am a Group B officer and currently serving as the Special Officer to the Dy CM. If anything happens to me - if I meet with an accident or face any harm - Mohan Kumar should be held responsible." He further alleged, "If his service records are examined, it will reveal that he had previously assaulted one M.M. Joshi. With the arrogance of being the Special Officer to the CM, he wants the administration to function according to his whims. Though I am a senior in service, during his tenure, he prevented me from working even as an in-charge accountant." Anjaneya has requested a departmental inquiry against Mohan Kumar, citing issues related to obstruction of duty, denial of promotions, the use of abusive language, and attempted assault. The incident involving special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar clashing at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi has sparked a fresh debate over the leadership tussle within the Congress. The Karnataka BJP has stated that the ongoing slugfest between the CM and Dy CM has crossed all limits. Commenting on the development, Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said on Saturday that Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have completely lost control over Karnataka. 'The public slugfest between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar has crossed every limit, from backroom politics to open threats in Karnataka Bhavan, Delhi,' he said. Ashoka further added, "If this is the state of governance, how can anyone trust the Congress-led government in Karnataka to run the state? This power struggle isn't just embarrassing, it's dangerous." "The Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps are tearing into each other, settling scores round after round, while the so-called high command sits helpless in Delhi, leaving Karnataka leaderless and adrift," Ashoka remarked. "Karnataka deserves better than this circus and anarchy," he concluded.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Aides of Karnataka chief minister, deputy chief minister clash in Delhi
Bengaluru/New Delhi: A turf war between Karnataka's top political bosses spilled over into a dramatic public spat in Delhi on Friday, as aides of chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar clashed inside Karnataka Bhavan, prompting formal complaints and calls for an inquiry. According to multiple sources, the incident involved C Mohan Kumar, special duty officer (SDO) to the CM, and H Anjaneya, SDO to the DCM. The confrontation reportedly heated up when Mohan Kumar shouted at Anjaneya: "I will remove my boot and hit you." This was allegedly said in front of other govt staff. Anjaneya, in response, filed a formal complaint with the additional resident commissioner (ARC) and Karnataka chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, seeking action against Mohan Kumar for issuing threats. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru In his letter, Anjaneya claimed that if he were to meet any "accident", then Mohan Kumar would be responsible. The officer went on to claim that Kumar has a history of violence with another person also being hit by him. "I seek a departmental inquiry against Kumar," he said in his letter. What started as a verbal dispute between the two aides escalated after women employees at Karnataka Bhavan allegedly accused the DCM's aide of using unparliamentary language and abusive terms in their presence earlier that day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dolly Parton, 79, Takes off Her Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words The Noodle Box Undo CMO officials claim the situation worsened when Mohan Kumar confronted Anjaneya over his remarks about the women staff. This confrontation soon degenerated into a full-blown verbal brawl between the two SDOs. Later in the evening, the aggrieved women staff reportedly met Siddaramaiah and expressed concern over the behaviour of the DCM's officer. Following the meeting, the chief minister directed the ARC to examine the complaint and initiate an inquiry, if necessary. Quote A few officers have lodged a complaint with me. I have asked for an investigation into the matter -Siddaramaiah, chief minister
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Not in Delhi to discuss Cabinet reshuffle: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress chief D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are not in Delhi to discuss a cabinet reshuffle. Speaking to the media at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, Shivakumar said, 'We are here to discuss development projects. I have also sought time to meet the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. I may be able to meet him tomorrow (Thursday).' Shivakumar dismissed reports suggesting that he and the Chief Minister had come to Delhi to discuss dissidence within the Congress-led government in Karnataka, a leadership tussle, or a cabinet reshuffle. 'We are not here to discuss a cabinet reshuffle. We are meeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to seek his approval for organising an air show during the Dasara Festival in Mysuru,' he said. Shivakumar also mentioned that a global tender has been floated for the construction of a tunnel road in Bengaluru. Work will commence soon. 'It is inevitable that toll plazas be constructed on tunnel roads. Toll plazas are established everywhere; why can't they be established on tunnel roads? Without toll plazas, their management will be difficult,' he said, responding to a question. Speaking about his meetings with Union Ministers on Tuesday, Shivakumar said discussions were held on the state's irrigation projects. Regarding the Mahadayi project, he stated that the Goa government had raised objections. 'We have explained the issue to the Union Minister of Jal Shakti and the Union Minister for Forests,' he added. 'Discussions were also held on the Mekedatu project and Krishna river water issues. The Union Ministers have assured us that all issues will be addressed,' he said. 'We have requested funds for the Ettinahole project. Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti V. Somanna was also present at the meeting. I also met Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, and briefed him about the irrigation projects,' Shivakumar said. He expressed discontent over Goa's issuance of a show-cause notice to Karnataka on the Kalasa-Banduri and Mahadayi projects. 'On what basis can the state of Goa issue a notice on a project implemented in our state? Only the Central government has the authority to question the state and seek clarification. This has been conveyed to the concerned Union Ministries,' he said. He further stated that the legal team has held discussions regarding the Kalasa-Banduri project and that the matter will be brought to the Chief Minister's notice. 'Kalasa-Banduri is a drinking water project. No state will be adversely affected by it, and we have conveyed that roadblocks should not be created for Karnataka,' he said. A report is to be submitted regarding the Mekedatu project, which will assess whether Tamil Nadu will be affected. 'The Supreme Court has also issued directions in this regard, and we are proceeding accordingly. We have informed that Tamil Nadu will receive more water than Karnataka after the implementation of the project,' Shivakumar stated. 'We have also sought funds for the Upper Bhadra project. The central government had promised to provide Rs 5,300 crore, but the state has not received the amount. Until the funds are released, there is no certainty,' he said.
