Bengaluru, Feb. 22 -- Union Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday lambasted Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of "dragging caste into political discourse" to safeguard his position and questioning his claims of championing social justice.

The Union Minister alleged that Siddaramaiah's political stature was made possible due to former Prime Minister HD Devegowda.

"You posture yourself as a champion of social justice, but your record tells a different story. The very political strength and stature you enjoy today were enabled by Devegowda avaru. Had he chosen to prioritise family or caste, you would not have become Finance Minister, perhaps not even the head of a corporation. The political gen...