Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge reacted to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s statement where he alleged that CM Siddaramaiah got scared during his early term when he wanted to construct a steel bridge but faced a massive uproar by the public. Clarifying the statement, Priyank Kharge said, “I wouldn't say that Siddaramaiah got scared. CM is sensitive to public opinion... Sometimes false narratives get floated and good decisions are delayed. I think that is what the Deputy CM meant,” said Priyank Kharge.