Video: DK Shivakumar Hit A Party Leader Who Threw His Arm Around Him
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The man, who continued to sport an awkward smile, was then pushed away by the security and other supporters.
It was campaign fever at its peak. Congress flags were thrashing the night air and there were chants of "DK", "DK" as the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister (DK Shivakumar) is popularly known. As the leader stepped out of his SUV, and walked a few steps, he found an arm around his shoulder. Irked, the leader gave the person a big thwack.
The incident, which took place on Saturday night, is from Savanur in Haveri. The video, in internet speak, is now going viral.
Municipal Member Allauddin Maniar, dressed in yellow shirt and smiling, put his arm around the Congress leader's shoulders, as a man in front was ready to take a picture of the two, showed a video. The move, showed the clip, was immediately met with a strike by Mr Sivakumar.