H.D. Kote, May 16 -- Deputy CM celebrates 63rd birthday at Kabini

Amidst the usual political bustle and controversies, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stepped away from the spotlight on Wednesday evening to celebrate his 63rd birthday amidst the serene wilderness of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve.

Shivakumar, accompanied by his wife Usha Shivakumar, daughter Aisshwarya D.K.S. Hegde, and son Akash, stayed at The Serai Resort in Karapura, a luxury property owned by the family.

On Thursday morning, the family set out on a safari through Nagarahole National Park via the Dammanakatte Safari Centre in the Kabini forest range, taking in sightings of deer, elephants, peacocks, tigers and the rich biodiversity the reserve is known for.

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