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DK Shivakumar takes a bite of apple, throws them into crowd; video goes viral
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DK Shivakumar takes a bite of apple, throws them into crowd; video goes viral

Times of India · Jun 9, 2026, 8:31 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar's public gesture of biting apples from a ceremonial garland and tossing them to supporters has sparked a viral debate. While some hail it as an affectionate interaction, others criticize the act of distributing partially eaten food. The incident, captured in Ka

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