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State of Play: DK Shivakumar’s Tulu push: A big step for Congress

Congress government under DK Shivakumar wants to take the first step towards wooing a region that has turned its back on the party.

Published Sep 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM

For over 3 decades, coastal Karnataka has backed BJP electorally. Now, Congress government under DK Shivakumar wants to take the first step towards wooing a region that has turned its back on the party. On #StateOfPlay why making Tulu the official additional administrative language is a crucial political step for Congress but that alone won’t suffice

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