Hassan, Nov. 9 -- Launching a sharp attack on political opponents, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday stated that "falsehood has become a household deity" for certain leaders, asserting that Goddess Hassanamba would deliver a fitting reply to those spreading lies.

Addressing a gathering after inaugurating a flower and fruit show alongside the Hassanamba Sports Festival at the City Municipal Council grounds here, Shivakumar appealed to the electorate to back the Congress party across all seven Assembly constituencies in Hassan district in upcoming polls.

"For some people, falsehood has become their household deity. Mother Hassanamba will give a fitting reply to the lies they tell. She will decide what strength to bestow up...