The whole incident, recorded in a viral video, depicts Shivakumar’s campaign for Congress Lok Sabha candidate Vinoda Asooti in Savanur town. In the video, Shivakumar appears to be exiting a vehicle as workers surround him. A Congress worker attempts to touch Shivakumar’s shoulders, prompting Shivakumar to slap him. Following this incident police intervened, while Shivakumar walked away.