Shivakumar's depiction as Lord Shiva in Kannada newspaper sparks criticism

DK Shivakumar, who took the oath as Karnataka CM on Wednesday, was depicted as Lord Shiva by the Kannada newspaper Vishwavani. The front page of the newspaper showed Shivakumar carrying a trishul, damru and having a "jata". Several X users called the depiction shameful, and one said, "This is blasphemy." "This is not fancy dress...Respect the sentiments," said another user.