Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's public outreach programme in Bengaluru on Sunday was disrupted by protests from BJP MLA Munirathna and his supporters. The controversy began when Shivakumar allegedly referred to Munirathna, who was present in RSS attire, including a black hat, as 'Kari Topi’ (black hat). Munirathna demanded an apology, asserting that Shivakumar had "insulted" RSS.