India, March 24 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted allegations that he advocated for changing the Constitution, a claim that has drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The senior Congress leader accused the BJP of deliberately distorting his remarks, asserting that he never suggested amending the Constitution.

Addressing the media, Shivakumar defended his statement, emphasizing his long-standing experience in politics. "I have been a legislator for 36 years and am well aware of my responsibilities. I possess basic common sense and would never propose altering the Constitution. My remarks have been taken out of context. I merely pointed out that several changes occur over time due to judicia...