Dk shivakumar news
DK Shivakumar is a prominent Indian politician and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. He is currently the Minister for Power, Water Resources, and Ecology and Environment in the Government of Karnataka. Here are some recent news updates about DK Shivakumar:
- ED summons DK Shivakumar in money laundering case: In October 2020, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned DK Shivakumar in connection with a money laundering case. The ED had registered a case against Shivakumar and his associates under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in 2018.
- Shivakumar's assets worth Rs 1,200 crore seized: In November 2020, the ED seized assets worth Rs 1,200 crore belonging to DK Shivakumar and his associates in connection with the money laundering case. The seized assets include properties, shares, and cash.
- Shivakumar's bail plea rejected: In December 2020, the Delhi High Court rejected DK Shivakumar's bail plea in the money laundering case. Shivakumar had moved the court seeking bail, citing his poor health and the fact that he was not required for further investigation.
- Shivakumar's health issues: In January 2021, DK Shivakumar was hospitalized in Bengaluru after he complained of chest pain and breathlessness. He was later discharged from the hospital and is currently undergoing treatment at his residence.
- Shivakumar's political future uncertain: In February 2021, there were reports that DK Shivakumar's political future was uncertain due to the ongoing money laundering case against him. There were rumors that the Congress party might consider replacing him as the Minister for Power, Water Resources, and Ecology and Environment.
- Shivakumar's supporters protest outside ED office: In March 2021, a group of Shivakumar's supporters protested outside the ED office in Bengaluru, demanding his immediate release from custody. The protesters claimed that Shivakumar was being targeted by the BJP government and that the ED case against him was politically motivated.
- Shivakumar's bail plea to be heard by Supreme Court: In April 2021, the Supreme Court agreed to hear DK Shivakumar's bail plea in the money laundering case. Shivakumar's lawyers argued that the ED had not provided any evidence against him and that he was being unfairly targeted by the government.
These are some of the recent news updates about DK Shivakumar. As the case against him is ongoing, it is likely that there will be more developments in the coming months.