H.C. Mahadevappa

H.C. Mahadevappa is an influential Indian politician affiliated with the Indian National Congress, currently serving as a minister in the Karnataka government. He has publicly defended D.K. Shivakumar's actions regarding the singing of the RSS anthem, asserting that it does not indicate a shift in political allegiance and emphasizing the importance of secularism and democratic values in the face of rising religious extremism.