JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy has leveled serious allegations against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar. According to Kumaraswamy, Shivakumar is the architect of a Rs 600-crore financial and political operation designed to 'finish off' the political influence of the family of JD(S) founder and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.

Kumaraswamy’s claims suggest a high-stakes effort to undermine his family's standing within the state’s political landscape. While the allegation involves a specific monetary figure, the details regarding how these funds were allegedly utilized or the specific evidence supporting the existence of such a plot have not been publicly detailed by Kumaraswamy at this stage. The accusation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing rivalry between the JD(S) and the Congress party in Karnataka.

As of now, DK Shivakumar has not provided a detailed public rebuttal to these specific claims. The political atmosphere in Karnataka remains tense as these allegations circulate, with the JD(S) leadership positioning the move as a targeted campaign against their political dynasty. The lack of independent verification regarding the Rs 600-crore figure leaves the claim as a central point of contention in the state's current political discourse.