Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refused to comment on CM Siddaramaiah's comment against the RSS. Siddaramaiah said the RSS members oppose Dr BR Ambedkar's constitution and one must remain cautious against the organisation. Siddaramaiah had asked people to be cautious of those associating themselves with "sanatanis". He blamed "sanatanis" for an attempt to throw a shoe at CJI BR Gavai.