A video of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar unexpectedly falling off a bicycle during a World Environment Day event has gone viral on social media, capturing a candid moment that quickly drew attention online.
Tumble at Vidhana Soudha
The incident occurred on Tuesday when Shivakumar was participating in an ‘Eco-walk’ event in Bengaluru. Though World Environment Day is officially observed on June 5, the awareness programme was organised a day prior in the city.
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After flagging off the event, the Deputy CM rode a bicycle back to Vidhana Soudha to encourage eco-friendly commuting. As he was getting off the bicycle to park it, he lost balance and fell near a flight of stairs. The video shows him lifting one leg off the pedal when the cycle tilted, leading to the fall.
Viral Moment
The unedited clip has been widely shared online, with many reacting to the sudden mishap. Despite the fall, the Deputy CM appeared unharmed. The event otherwise went smoothly, with several participants joining in the eco-awareness walk and ride.