This story is from July 16, 2014

DKS springs surprise with lemon

Energy minister DK Shivakumar surprised everyone on Tuesday by a carrying a lemon to the House.
DKS springs surprise with lemon
BANGALORE: Energy minister DK Shivakumar surprised everyone on Tuesday by a carrying a lemon to the House.
Even as Shivakaumar started replying on the demands of the energy department, CT Ravi (BJP) sought to know why the minister was carrying the lemon and whether he believed in black magic. Shivakumar, an ardent follower of astrology, said the lemon was given to him by one of his well-wishers.
"I am allergic to flowers, so I was given the lemon. I don't believe in black magic," he said.
Explaining the benefits of lemons, the minister quoted vachanas of poet-philospher Sarvajna. He said lemon is a symbol of trust and confidence. "Nimbigin huliilla (nothing is bitter than lemon), dumbigin kariilla (nothing is darker than bee), shambugin devarilla (there's no God like Lord Shiva), nambikegintha dodda guna illa (trust is all important). Because of the trust he reposes in me, the CM has given me an all-important portfolio like energy," Shivakumar said quoting Sarvaja.
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