BJP MP Narayansa Bhandage Ties Saffron ‘RSS Rakhi’ on DK Shivakumar in Bagalkote
In an unexpected cross-party gesture, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Narayansa Bhandage tied a saffron thread associated with RSS volunteers on the wrist of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Bagalkote, The gesture followed an official drought review meeting and was seen by local observers as a rare display of personal rapport amid political differences between the Congress and BJP.

- In an unexpected cross-party gesture, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Narayansa Bhandage tied a saffron thread associated with RSS volunteers on the wrist of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Bagalkote, The gesture followed an official drought review meeting and was seen by local observers as a rare display of personal rapport amid political differences between the Congress and BJP.
Political Surprise in Bagalkote: BJP MP Narayansa Bhandage Ties Saffron 'RSS Rakhi' on Deputy CM DK Shivakumar BAGALKOTE: In an unexpected cross-party gesture that has raised eyebrows in political circles, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Narayansa Bhandage tied a saffron thread—traditionally worn by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers—on the wrist of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Bagalkote on Friday. The incident occurred at the Navanagar District Administrative Center following an official review meeting convened by the Deputy Chief Minister to assess the drought situation across Bagalkote district. Immediately after the official proceedings concluded, MP Narayansa Bhandage approached DK Shivakumar and offered to tie the sacred thread as a gesture of brotherhood. He then tied the saffron sacred thread onto the Deputy Chief Minister’s wrist in full view of present officials and political representatives. Political Significance This surprise gesture comes at a time when friction between Congress leaders and the RSS remains high across the state. With Congress stalwarts frequently attacking the ideological outfit, the public exchange of brotherhood between a senior BJP lawmaker and the state's Congress chief has immediately drawn intense interest across political corridors. Neither leader has issued an official political statement following the gesture, though local observers view it as a rare moment of personal rapport amidst intense party rivalry.
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Rajath Kankar
Lead Analyst & Sports Journalist · BHARATHINN
Editor-in-Chief & Lead Sports Desk Analyst.
