Speaking to the media, Kumaraswamy slammed BJP and Congress for triggering communal sentiments keeping electoral benefits in mind. The JD(S) president stated that Karnataka will not pay any heed to hollow promises made by national parties.
Reacting heavily to the Amit Shah’s statement of Mahadayi issue, Kumar said that instead of politicizing Mahadayi dispute, BJP led central government should resolve the long pending matter. He also refuted the claims of BJP and Congress with regards inter-state water dispute between Goa and Karnataka.