BENGALURU, 28 AUG

Facing heat for his recent comments, including his singing of the RSS anthem, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said he would remain mum and that the party's spokespersons should be approached for comments on any subject.

He said, "People's only job is to find fault in whatever I utter -- be it politicians, journalists or anybody else. This is what is going on. Better not to speak. There are other leaders and party spokesperson. You (reporters) better speak to them."

Shivakumar has also been criticised by BJP for stating that "Chamundeswari hill is not exclusive property of Hindus".

Mysuru MP and scion of the Mysuru Royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraj Wadiyar had termed Shivakumar's statement on his family deity as "hurting".

"It's a very painful and ridiculous statement. At a time when people are worshipping the Goddess Gouri and Ganesha, a statement was given that hurts the Hindu sentiments, which is condemnable," Wadiyar, a BJP MP, said.

Shivakumar took a swipe at the Wadiyars.

"You see, people don't tolerate when I speak some facts, be it Pramoda Devi (Wadiyar), Yaduveer or inside the Assembly," a visibly upset Deputy CM said. He will hence refrain from commenting.