March 2024

Hanuman Chalisa row: Accused’s brother says ‘jail today, bail tomorrow’; BJP slams Congress

ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಚಾಲೀಸಾ ಪಾಡಿನೆಕ್ ಅಂಗಡಿದ ಮಾಲೀಕನ ಮಿತ್ತ್ ಹಲ್ಲೆ ಮಲ್ತಿನ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿನ ಸಹೋದರೆ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಡ್ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮಲ್ತಿ ಬೊಕ್ಕ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರನ್ “ತುಷ್ಟೀಕರಣದ ರಾಜಕೀಯ” ಪಂದ್ ಟೀಕೆ ಮಲ್ತ್ಂಡ್.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP on March 19 criticised the Congress government over “politics of appeasement” following a social media post by the brother of a man accused of attacking a shop owner for allegedly playing Hanuman Chalisa.

Taking it to social media, the Karnataka BJP slammed the “fundamentalist elements” treading the same path as that of the Congress leaders in the state who claim that “jail today, bail tomorrow”.

While there were widespread protests condemning the attack on Mukesh in Bengaluru’s Nagarathpet for allegedly playing Hanuman Chalisa, the brother of Suleiman, one of the accused persons, put up a post that said: “Aaj jail kal bail fir wohi khel.” (Jail today, bail tomorrow, and the same game after that).

“This clearly shows that the ‘fundamentalists’ in Karnataka think that no matter what they do, they will be protected by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar,” the state BJP said.

“The Congress government is solely responsible for such developments. Action must be taken to ensure that the accused don’t come out of jail anytime soon,” it added.

The Karnataka Police on Tuesday detained and released Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and BJP MLA Suresh Kumar with scores of Hindu activists and BJP workers, who were protesting to condemn the assault on a shop owner for allegedly playing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’.

Tension prevailed within the Halasurugate police station limits following the incident.

Hindu activists and BJP workers gathered in Nagarathpet and started playing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ even as police tried to take Mukesh into custody.

BJP MLA Suresh Kumar condemned the police action and asked them as to why they were taking the victim into their custody?

When the state police did not budge and tried to take Mukesh away, the MLA Suresh Kumar came in front of the police vehicle and protested. However, the BJP MLA was taken into custody along with Shobha Karandlaje, who also arrived at the spot, to take part in the protest.

The Hindu activists alleged that instead of real culprits, the police have arrested those who are not connected to the incident.

Bengaluru: Siddaramaiah taunts Narendra Modi, says ‘I’m strong CM, not weak PM like you!’

‘ಯಾನ್ ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಂಗ್ ಸಿಎಂ, ಈರ್ಲಕ ವೀಕ್ ಪಿಎಂ ಅತ್ತ್’ ಪಂದ್ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿನ್ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯ ಲೇವಡಿ ಮಲ್ತೆರ್

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has taunted Prime Minister Narendra Modi by going to the extent of terming him a “weak PM” and asserted that he is a “strong CM” unlike the PM.

Responding to Modi’s criticism at the BJP public meeting in Shivamogga where he deriding the Congress party for having “super CM and shadow CM,” Siddaramaiah pointed out that Congress party does not have a super or shadow CM but only one CM while the prime minister is a “weak PM, who could not take action against former BJP deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa.”

“Modi is a weak PM, who could not take any action against Eshwarappa, who has raised the banner of revolt against denial of BJP ticket to his son Kantesh from Haveri and has openly declared his intention to contest against the BJP strongman B.S Yediyurappa’s son and sitting Shivamogga MP B Y Raghavendra,” Siddaramaiah said, adding that, Eshwarappa’s defiance and refusal to participate in the rally addressed by Modi in Shivamogga indicates that “Modi is a weak PM.”

The CM reminded the prime minister of his constant boasts that he has a “5” chest’’ while his own BJP partymen are hailing him as a “Vishwaguru” and mentioned that he has proved that he (Modi) is a “weak PM.”

Siddaramaiah went on to taunt BJP and Modi by pointing out that the former BJP CM Yediyurappa, who is considered as the tallest Lingayat leader in BJP, had attacked him and had revolted against him. “You fell at his (Yediyurappa) feet and brought him back and have now made him member of BJP parliamentary board, the highest decision-making body, in the BJP. Does this not show that you yourselves admit to being a weak PM?” he asked.

The senior Congress leader mentioned that half a dozen leaders in BJP have risen in revolt against prime minister’s leadership. “Your own party leaders are squabbling in the public and fighting among one another. Nobody responds to your own appeals. Some of these (disgruntled BJP leaders) are in contact with the Congress party,” he said and pointed out that “indiscipline is rampant in BJP, which was supposed to be the most disciplined party.”

“Isn’t this proof of your being a weak PM?” asked the chief minister and said Eshwarappa stayed off Modi’s Shivamogga rally and has been pouring venom against your leadership and Yediyurppa constantly.

“This certainly proves that you are a weak PM,” said Siddaramaiah. “Ours is a party with internal democracy. There are several persons who are eminently qualified to become chief minister,” he said and asked Modi: “What about your own BJP, which boasts of being the party with the largest membership in the entire world? But it is regrettable that there is not a single person capable of becoming PM. You are not allowing anybody to grow in stature or rise up the rank and file because you are afraid of losing power. I am a stong CM and not a weak PM like you,” he added.

I am hopeful to resolve seat sharing arrangement with JD(S), rebels: Karnataka BJP President

ಜೆಡಿ(ಎಸ್) ಬಂಡಾಯಗಾರೆರನೊಟ್ಟುಗು ಸೀಟು ಹಂಚಿಕೆದ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆನ್ ಬಗೆಹರಿಸಾವುನ ಭರವಸೆ ಎಂಕ್ ಉಂಡು: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ

Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP President B.Y.Vijayendra on March 19 said that he is hopeful to resolve the seat-sharing arrangement with the alliance partner JD (S) and rebel BJP leaders.

Vijayendra said that he had a discussion with BJP high command regarding JD (S)’s announcement to contest for three seats, following which he had discussion with former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and former Chief Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy.

“I have confidence that the high command will ensure that everything is sorted out smoothly and decisions will be taken in such a manner that everyone will be happy,”

He said that differences in any alliance are natural. “It is natural to have differences. BJP and JD (S) leaders are in discussion regarding the seat-sharing arrangement. I am confident that everything will be sorted out. JD (S) and BJP alliance will continue smoothly,” he stated.

On former BJP leader and Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda joining Congress, he said that he is confident that former Sadananda Gowda will remain in BJP.

Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has announced to contest as an independent candidate against the BJP candidate from Shivamogga B.Y. Raghavendra.

“Eshwarappa is a senior leader. He is misled by false information leading to the present development. I still believe that after learning the truth he will realise and come back to BJP,” he said.

On former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar getting a ticket to contest the Lok Sabha election, Vijayendra said that the issue will be discussed by the party high command and their decision will be final.”

Bengaluru: Congress will split in 3 months after Lok Sabha polls: Basavaraj Bommai

ಲೋಕಸಭೆ ಚುನಾವಣೆ ಆಯಿ ಬೊಕ್ಕ 3 ತಿಂಗೊಲುಡು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ವಿಭಜನೆ ಆಪುಂಡು ಪಂದ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಬಸವರಾಜ ಬೊಮ್ಮಾಯಿ ಪಂಡೆರ್.

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on March 19 said that the Congress will split in three months after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and its impact will be visible on the Siddaramaiah-led state government.

“Due to internal squabbles, the state government will not last long,” the BJP leader said.

Talking to reporters on March 19, he said the sitting MP from the Gadag-Haveri constituency, Shivakumar Udasi, has done a lot of development work and implemented the Central government’s schemes effectively.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will surely become the PM for the third time. The overall response has been good in the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency,” the former Karnataka CM said.

Asked if he was contesting the election in a half-hearted manner in the Gadag-Haveri seat, Bommai said “such a question does not arise when the party’s high command gives instructions”.

He said he would respect his opponent and not take anyone lightly.

Bengaluru Cops Seize Explosive material Found In vacant land Near School

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಶಾಲೆದ ಬರಿತ್ತಾ ಖಾಲಿ ಜಾಗಡ್ ಪತ್ತೆ ಆಯಿನ ಸ್ಫೋಟಕ ವಸ್ತುಲೆನ್ ಪೊಲೀಸೆರ್ ವಶಕ್ಕ್ ದೆತೊಂಡೆರ್.

Bengaluru: The police seized explosive material from a vacant land near a private school in Bengaluru on March 19.

The development has raised concerns in view of the March 1 Bengaluru cafe blast which was carried out by using a low intensity improvised explosive device.

The police found gelatine sticks, detonators and other explosive substances. According to police, the substances were kept in a tractor parked at an empty site near the school.

After the tip off, the Bellandur police rushed to the spot and seized the explosive substances. Sources said the preliminary investigation suggested that the seized material were usually used in exploding boulders at construction sites and quarrying sites.

The police have taken up a suo motu case and are investigating the matter. Several schools in Bengaluru had received a series of bomb threats through email recently. Not taking any chances, the authorities have taken serious note of the incident and were probing the case.