politicians lie to conceal the truth, artists lie to reveal the truth. The situation in India is especially bad in India due to lack of education and lots of poverty. As long as we continue to have both of these, we will face more such stunts as people are easily excited and are very sensitive. Yes it is a stunt by Yediyurappa to whip up support but TN is not blameless, Karuna deliberately spoke harshly so that Krishna can step in as a saviour coz Krishna paid lots of personal money during the Verrappan saga.