Ahmedabad Times

NEW DELHI: A video of Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar taking bites from apples and throwing them right into a crowd throughout a public occasion in Kanakapura has gone viral on social media.The clip was recorded throughout Shivakumar’s go to to Horahalli in Kanakapura, the place he acquired a grand welcome from supporters. As a part of the reception, native residents offered him with a big “Gajamala”, a ceremonial garland made from recent apples and flowers.Within the video, Shivakumar is seen plucking apples from the garland, taking a chew, after which tossing the fruit in the direction of supporters gathered on the venue. The group responded enthusiastically, with a number of folks making an attempt to catch the apples as they had been thrown into the air.The video has since gained traction on-line, triggering blended reactions. Whereas some supporters described the gesture as a casual and affectionate interplay with the general public, critics questioned the optics of throwing partially eaten meals gadgets throughout a public occasion.Reacting to the video, one social media person wrote, “Does DK Shivakumar assume he’s a deity? Taking a chew out of an apple garland prefer it’s bhog and handing it out to the general public… what sort of logic is that this?”