DK Shivakumar Sparks Controversy After Tossing Half-Eaten Apples Into Crowd, Faces Public Outrage
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar has sparked a debate online after a video showed him plucking apples from a traditional fruit garland, taking a bite, and
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar has sparked a debate online after a video showed him plucking apples from a traditional fruit garland, taking a bite, and tossing the half-eaten fruits into a cheering crowd during a public event in Kanakapura’s Horahalli.
Shivakumar was being welcomed with a massive ‘Gajamala’ — a ceremonial garland made of fresh apples and flowers — when the incident occurred. In the viral clip, supporters can be seen enthusiastically trying to catch the apples as he threw them into the gathering.
While supporters described the gesture as an informal and affectionate interaction with the crowd, critics questioned the optics of throwing partially eaten food items during
a public event. The video has since gained significant traction on social media n18oc_breaking-news