Shivakumar on Friday took a jibe at the BJP government, saying the party would even remove the picture of Mahatma Gandhi from India's currency. Shivakumar was speaking to The Telegraph after the Congress Legislative Party meeting at a Bengaluru hotel on Thursday. "It was the panchayats who used to decide which work to be taken up under the MGNREGA in Karnataka. As per the new legislation, a decision has been taken by the Centre on what type of work should be taken up. The BJP will do anything to hamper the prospects of Gandhiji's legacy and it wouldn't be surprising if the BJP removes the picture of our Father of the Nation from the currency notes," Shivakumar said.

Source: The Telegraph January 10, 2026 01:08 UTC