HD Kumaraswamy has stepped into the center of a brewing controversy in Karnataka, seeking the arrest of a Congress leader for alleged rudeness and intimidation directed at a municipal commissioner. By contacting the Chief Secretary, the JD(S) leader has elevated the issue to a top administrative priority. He warned that if action is not taken promptly, it would indicate a collapse of administrative independence under the current regime. The Congress party has yet to issue an official response to the demand, while legal experts suggest that the incident could lead to charges of obstructing a public servant in the discharge of their duties.