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For continued growth, retain double engine govt: PM in poll-bound Karnataka
The elections are not about forming a government in the state but about making Karnataka the number one state in the country, he added.Addressing a huge public rally in Humnabad of Bidar, PM Modi maintained that if India has to emerge as a developed country, there must be a developed Karnataka. The people of the state have suffered enough due to coalition governments. The focus of the coalition government won't be on the people. When the JD(S)-Congress coalition was there, JD(S)'s loyalty was towards the Congress and not the people.
If I resign, it will mean that I have accepted their allegations: Brij Bhushan
On Friday evening, Delhi Police registered two FIRs against the WFI president in response to the sexual harassment allegations made by the women wrestlers. Speaking to reporters, Brij Bhushan said: "Resignation is not a big deal but I am not a criminal. If I resign, it will mean that I have accepted their (wrestlers') allegations. My tenure is almost over (next month). The government has formed a three-member committee and elections will be held in 45 days and my term will end after the elections.
Congress called Ambedkar 'dagaabaaz', Prime Minister retorts to 'poisonous snake'
"A list of abuses has been made and they have humiliated me 91 times," he stated. Addressing a huge gathering at Humnabad in Bidar district, the Prime Minister launched a scathing attack on the Congress. Instead of wasting their time on a dictionary of abuses, had they utilised their time on good governance and welfare of party workers, the party would not have reached this "pathetic" state.
Don't have any expectations from PM: Priyanka Gandhi meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar
The top Indian wrestlers have been protesting since Sunday, demanding the removal and criminal action against Brij Bhushan over alleged sexual exploitation and harassment as president of the WFI. Priyanka Gandhi accused the Centre of "protecting" the outgoing WFI chief.Speaking to reporters, the Congress leader said, "when these girls win medals, everyone tweets, say they are our country's pride but now when they are sitting on the road and seeking to be heard, saying they have been wronged, no one is ready to listen to them. If FIRs have been filed, their copy should be shared with them."
Karnataka polls: Fight in Varuna constituency intensifies
Last week, the high-octane campaigning in the constituency had turned violent with Congress and BJP workers allegedly clashing at Siddaramanahundi village, the birthplace of Opposition leader Siddaramaiah last week. Siddaramaiah is an aspirant for the post of CM if Congress is voted to power. He is facing a formidable candidate in the form of Minister for Housing V. Somanna from BJP.
K'taka polls: PM, Shah, Priyanka Gandhi to hold mega roadshows, address rallies
As part of his two-day visit to the state, Modi will first tour Humnabad of Bidar district, and then head to Vijayapur after which he will reach Belagavi later in the afternoon.He will reach Bengaluru by the evening and take part in the mega roadshow from NICE Road to Sumanahalli Junction. The Prime Minister will spend the night at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru.
Supreme Court junks plea for transfer of party assets from Uddhav Thackeray group to Uddhav Shinde group
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha asked petitioner Ashish Giri, appearing in person, "what kind of petition is this and who are you, what is your locus?" Giri said he moved the top court as the court heard various petitions relating to the dispute between the Thackeray and the Shinde factions. He submitted that the assets of the party should be transferred to the Shinde group.
Karnataka : 'Poison' barbs continue as BJP legislator calls Sonia 'visha kanye'
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, the BJP legislator from the Vijayapura constituency, questioned Kharge, "if PM Modi is a poisonous snake, then Sonia Gandhi must be visha kanye"? "Being the president of a national party, Kharge does not know how to respect the Prime Minister," Yatnal said at a rally.
Angkita Dutta episode: Karnataka court rejects Srinivas' anticipatory bail plea
The bail petition was dismissed by a Bengaluru court judge, K.S. Jyothisri. Following the development, Srinivas faces the threat of arrest. Senior counsel K.N. Phaneendra has submitted that "the complainant's dignity and honour has been damaged and the victim has registered her statement before the court under section 164". The Special Public Prosecutor from Assam placed arguments in favour of the Assam police objecting to Srinavas' anticipatory bail plea.
'Shekhawat can go to jail anytime', Ashok Gehlot hits back after 'Ravana' jibe
Gehlot said: "Gajendra Singh's friends are sitting in jail... He too can go to jail anytime." "Singh and other BJP leaders are now abusing me. They are saying Ashok Gehlot is like 'Ravana'. But brother (Singh), you looted money, your friends are in jail. You too can go to jail anytime, such is the situation."
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