DKS dares HD Kumaraswamy for discussion before media, says ‘don’t hit and run on the street’
Bengaluru: Reacting to Union Minister HD Kumaraswmay’s allegations of corruption in garbage disposal tender, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday called on Kumaraswamy to come before the media for a discussion rather than doing ‘hit and run’ on the streets.
“Kumaraswamy’s life is all about doing hit and run on the streets. Instead of doing that, he should come before the media for discussion, “ said Shivakumar.
Shivakumar accused Kumaraswamy of being in despair and challenged him to an open debate. He stated, "Kumaraswamy is in despair. Let him come to an open debate.”
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Earlier on Sunday, July 14, Kumaraswamy accused DK Shivakumar of seeking commissions ranging from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore and being involved with a blacklisted company in a municipal contract. The contract concerns the management of solid waste in Bengaluru, valued at about Rs 45,000 crore over a span of 30 years.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
