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HD Kumaraswamy claims that DK Shivakumar, as the Urban Development Minister in 2004?
Checked 6 Oct 2026 · Updated 7 Oct 2026
Official reports confirm the 2004 ODP was approved by the Urban Development Minister without cabinet approval.
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On 12.02.2004 Sri. D.K. Shivakumar as UDD Minister/Chairman of BMICAPA wrongly approved ODPNo reliable source found for this yet.
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Did you take those changes to the cabinet when you made them?No reliable source found for this yet.
What the Reel doesn't tell you
- DK Shivakumar has rejected the corruption allegations as a bundle of lies.
What each side says
DK ShivakumarDK Shivakumar rejected the corruption allegations as a bundle of lies, stating his wealth is legitimate and acquired lawfully. Times of India
HD KumaraswamyHD Kumaraswamy accused DK Shivakumar of altering the BMIC project framework without cabinet approval, causing massive losses to the state exchequer. The Week
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