Karnataka Deputy CM defends CM Siddaramaiah over luxury watch criticism

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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against BJP criticism over expensive watches. Shivakumar stated both leaders have the right to wear what they choose, mentioning he purchased his Cartier watch for Rs 24 lakh in Australia seven years ago and declared it. The BJP accused Siddaramaiah of extravagant socialism while the state faces drought, referencing a past controversy over a Hublot watch.


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