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Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar booked under Atrocities Act, BJP demands his resignation

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Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar booked under Atrocities Act, BJP demands his resignation
Minister D Sudhakar

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar and three others have been booked by the police here based on a complaint by a woman alleging atrocities against her and her family and an assault on her daughter over a property dispute, police officials said on Tuesday.

Officials said the victim and her family reside at the disputed property which falls under the limits of Yelahanka police station.

The minister and his associates have been accused of trespassing and forcefully trying to evict the victim and her family though the matter of property dispute is pending in court.

A purported video of the Planning and Statistics Minister, who has now been booked under Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities Act) 1989 and various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC), in circulation on social media shows the minister allegedly abusing and threatening some people.

In the FIR filed on September 10, the victim has alleged that on Saturday, the minister along with some real estate developers and others reached the disputed property at Yelahanka when no one was at home. The minister had come along with 35-40 people in the group. They allegedly barged into the property.

Using JCB, the accused party tried to demolish the building and compound wall on the disputed property. When the victim and her family came to know about the incident, they rushed to the spot. When she and her family members questioned them about their actions, they tried to overpower them and used casteist remarks against them, she alleged in the complaint.

The complainant alleged that they also physically assaulted her daughter and other family members, the FIR added.

“Based on the complaint received, we have registered the FIR. All the allegations are being looked into and the matter is under investigation,” a senior police officer said.

Following the incident, Sudhakar is said to have met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara and discussed the case.

Stating that the land dealing was lawfully done several years ago, the minister said the atrocities case has been filed against him “all of a sudden”. “It is completely false”, he said.

“There is no question of me abusing any caste,” said the minister. “A conspiracy has been hatched against me as I am a minister now. There is law and court and I am open to any inquiry.”

Meanwhile, BJP leader and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has demanded Sudhakar’s resignation, and urged the police to not succumb to any pressure and deal with it as any normal case.

Responding to the allegations, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar called it a false case and ruled out Sudhakar’s resignation.

“It is a private issue. I have checked with Sudhakar and others. It is a false case, nothing has happened, it is a civil dispute. They are trying to misuse the act (Atrocities act) they shouldn’t have done it. It can be misused against anyone tomorrow,” he said.

“Everyone including Sudhakar has to respect the law, officers have explained that it is a false case,” he said.

CM Siddaramaiah issues stern warning to government officials, says no work-from-home

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CM Siddaramaiah issues stern warning to government officials, says no work-from-home 

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a directive to officials in district and taluk centers, emphasizing the importance of working from their respective offices rather than remotely from home. During a meeting with District Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers at the Vidhana Soudha conference hall, the Chief Minister conveyed his message sternly.

Siddaramaiah stressed the need for officials to be physically present in their offices to better serve the public. He voiced his concerns over complaints from citizens, MLAs, and ministers about officials’ unavailability via phone calls. The Chief Minister emphasized that it is essential for officials to be accessible and responsive, regardless of the caller, whether it’s from his office, ministers, MLAs, or the general public.

Furthermore, Siddaramaiah urged that those in public service must possess a compassionate and humane disposition. He cautioned officials against negligence and impertinence, emphasizing that the government’s reputation should not be tarnished due to their actions or inaction.

The Chief Minister addressed the issue of farmer suicides in the state, revealing that 251 cases had been reported, with 174 of them already resolved. He expressed his desire for resolutions and the timely distribution of compensation for the remaining cases. 

Regarding private moneylenders, Siddaramaiah called for vigilant monitoring, especially in drought-affected areas, to ensure farmers are not harassed. He also urged banks to play a proactive role in this regard.

In the health department, the Chief Minister expressed concerns about the unavailability of doctors and the practice of para-medical personnel prescribing medications in lieu of qualified doctors. Siddaramaiah directed doctors to be stationed in their respective centers and address the healthcare needs of the people effectively.

JD(S) should remove S from their name, HDK has lost morality: Former MP Ugrappa

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JD(S) should remove S from their name, HDK has lost morality: Former MP Ugrappa

Bengaluru: Former MP VS Ugrappa, during a press conference held at the KPCC office on Queen’s Road in the city, criticized former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy for his political choices, stating that Kumaraswamy had compromised the principles of the Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) by forming an alliance with the BJP, a party Ugrappa referred to as “communal.”

Ugrappa accused Kumaraswamy of having no moral values, highlighting that he had joined hands with the BJP despite leading a party that claimed to be secular. He emphasized that while JDS founder Deve Gowda remained committed to his principles, Kumaraswamy had forsaken them for the sake of power.

Regarding the current political landscape in Karnataka, Ugrappa pointed out that both the BJP and JDS were internally divided. He questioned their claims of winning all 28 Lok Sabha constituencies together. Ugrappa also criticized what he saw as misleading tactics during the 2019 elections, alleging that they exploited the Pulwama incident for electoral gains.

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approximately eight months away, Ugrappa noted the sense of desperation among opposition parties in Karnataka. He highlighted the absence of an opposition leader in the Legislative Assembly, as well as factionalism within the BJP, causing confusion about its leadership. Additionally, he criticized the lack of an opposition leader in the Legislative Council and the absence of a chief whip.

Karnataka not in a position to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu now, says DK Shivakumar

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Karnataka not in a position to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu now, says DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the state now is not in a position to release Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, due to lack of rains in the river basin region.

Noting that currently Cauvery water is not flowing to Tamil Nadu from the state, he said Karnataka officials at the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) will make a plea to at least to save water for drinking.

“On the Cauvery issue, our officials are currently participating in the meeting. We have had no rains, there is no water, we will make them (CWMA) aware of this fact. We will tell them there is no water, the situation is difficult to even provide drinking water…please permit us to at least to save water for drinking, this is our plea before the authority,” Shivakumar, who is also the Water Resources Minister, said.

“Water is not going (to Tamil Nadu) now…there is no rain. All of you pray for rain,” he said.

The CWMA had earlier directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusec water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 29, based on the recommendation of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).

Tamil Nadu has also approached the Supreme Court with a plea to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water for the standing crops. According to sources, the case may come up before SC next week.

Shivakumar said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his appointment to lead an all-party delegation to discuss with him regarding Cauvery river water dispute and other issues concerning the state. “As soon as we get the appointment we will go.” 

Produce record on notice to mosques for encroachment: Delhi HC to Railways

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the railways to produce the record pertaining to notices of removal pasted on two mosques at Tilak Marg and Babar Road for being “unauthorised” structures on its land.

Justice Prateek Jalan granted time to the administration to file its response to the petition by the Delhi Waqf Board.

The board has claimed that these notices were “generic” and the mosques — Masjid Takia Babbar Shah near the Railway Bridge at Tilak Marg and Masjid Bachchu Shah, also known as Bengali Market Mosque — are not unauthorised and the land does not belong to the railways.

Asking the central government counsel if he was not “surprised” at the affixation of the notices in their present form that is without specific details, Justice Jalan directed that the relevant record be also brought to the court. “I want to see how the railway administration is issuing notice without mentioning property, date,” the judge said.

The central government lawyer submitted that the notices were issued by railway authorities and “this was done after full knowledge of the concerned persons”. “Let me file an affidavit. I checked the record. Notices have been pasted after giving everyone full knowledge,” he said.

“At the request of counsel for respondent, four weeks are granted for filing counter affidavit. Interim order to continue. Respondent is directed to produce the relevant record,” the court ordered.

On July 26, the court had passed an interim order directing the railways not to take any action pursuant to its notices pasted on the two mosques.

Observing that the notices were not signed, did not mention the authority under which they were issued and could have been pasted on any structure, the court had asked the Centre’s lawyer to take instructions on whether it was issued by the railways.

“It appears that the notice is a generic notice purportedly issued by the railway administration, Northern Railways, Delhi, which calls upon the public to voluntarily remove temples/mosques/mazars from railway land within 15 days failing which they would be removed by railway administration. The said notices are unsigned, undated and do not bear out the authority under which they are issued. For the moment, no action will be taken pursuant to these notices,” it had said.

Counsel for the petitioner had submitted that on July 19 and 20, notices were found to be pasted on the mosques which have been in existence for decades and upon inquiry it was found that the same had been issued from the office of the divisional railway manager.

Apprehending action by the railways, the lawyer had urged the court to “bind the hands” of the authorities in the meantime.

The petition has said the Bengali Market Mosque was approximately 250 years old and the Tilak Marg Mosque is 400 years old and the notices affixed in their walls are liable to be quashed.

“Both the mosques are in existence since centuries and there are two duly registered agreements of 1945 between the Governor General in Council through its agent-Chief Commissioner of Delhi and the Sunni Majlis Auqaf in respect of both the mosques transferring management of those mosques to the Sunni Majlis Auqaf (petitioner’s predecessor) without any limitation as to tenure. The said document shows that the mosques were in existence and were operational in 1945 also,” the petition said.

“Through the impugned notice, the railway administration has urged that the mosque/temples/shrines be removed from their land within 15 days failure to comply with the notice will lead to action by the railway administration to reclaim the land. Thus, the very existence of the aforesaid waqf property is in jeopardy because of the unwarranted, arbitrary and unreasonable impugned action of the respondents,” added the plea.

The petition said that the two mosques cater to a large number of worshippers and are in use for five times daily compulsory prayers besides larger congregational prayers on Fridays and Eid.

“Neither the land underneath the mosques under reference belongs to the respondents nor the mosques under reference are unauthorised”, it has asserted.

The petitioner has also said that in 2023, at least seven waqf properties were demolished overnight in a “brazen display of highhandedness” and in the present case, the apprehension is that the “design is to demolish the mosques/waqf properties somehow”.

The matter would be heard next on January 30.

AICC Disciplinary Committee issues show-cause notice to BK Hariprasad for criticizing Siddaramaiah

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AICC Disciplinary Committee issues show-cause notice to BK Hariprasad for criticizing Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru: The All India Congress Committee’s (AICC) disciplinary committee has taken action against Legislative Council member BK Hariprasad, issuing him a show-cause notice. This move comes in response to Hariprasad’s indirect criticisms of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, which are believed to have caused embarrassment to both the government and the party.

During a conference held in Bengaluru, Hariprasad had openly criticized Siddaramaiah without explicitly naming him. He raised questions about the Chief Minister’s choice of wearing a Hublot watch, having breakfast at the residence of senior BJP leader L.K. Advani, and accused him of espousing fake socialism.

“The remarks made by Hariprasad had the effect of bringing embarrassment to the Congress party and the state government. Given his seniority within the party, it was expected that such issues would be discussed within the party platform rather than through open statements,” the notice added asserting that in response to these developments, several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and ministers approached AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge, requesting action to address the situation.

Hariprasad, had earlier implied that some individuals had complained to the High Command against him to divert attention from their own alleged wrongdoings. The AICC Disciplinary Committee has subsequently issued a notice to Hariprasad, requiring him to respond within a period of 10 days.

Raghav Chadha condemns Stalin’s remark, says DMK leader’s statement does not reflect INDIA stand

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Raghav Chadha condemns Stalin's remark, says DMK leader's statement does not reflect INDIA stand
Raghav Chadha

New Delhi(PTI): AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Tuesday condemned DMK leader Udayanidhi Stalin’s remark on the Sanatan Dharma, and said statements made by some “small” leader from any party cannot be considered the official stand of the INDIA bloc.

“I am from Sanatan Dharma. I condemn and oppose such statements. Such kind of statements should not be made. One should stay away from making such remarks on any religion. We should respect all religions,” Chadha told PTI in an interview.

The BJP has been attacking the INDIA alliance after Stalin recently blamed the Sanatan Dharma for promoting division and discrimination among people and called for its eradication. On Tuesday, the BJP accused the INDIA bloc of having a hidden agenda to target the Sanatan Dharma for vote bank politics.

When asked about the issue, Chadha asserted, “Some leader from some party makes such remarks… it doesn’t mean it is the statement of the alliance. The alliance has been formed for raising big issues like price rise and unemployment facing the country. The statement made by some small leader, from a district in a state, is not the official stand of the alliance.”

Over two dozen Opposition parties have formed the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to take on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance unitedly in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Chadha is a member of the 14-member coordination committee, which is the top decision-making body of the INDIA bloc. A meeting of the committee will be held at the residence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in Delhi on Wednesday.

“The meeting will have discussion on the issues that we will raise, how will we reach out to people on them, through rallies or door-to-door campaign, public rally, along with dynamics in states. All states are different and that is how we celebrate our diversity. Electoral colour is different. We will discuss it statewise,” he said.

“Every political party will have to sacrifice three things to make this alliance successful — ambition (‘mahatvakanksha), difference of opinion (mathbhed) and manbhed,” he added.

He said there could also be discussions during the INDIA bloc meeting on issues to be raised by their MPs in the upcoming special session of Parliament.

When asked about the names for the prime ministerial probables of the opposition alliance, he said the first thing is that the AAP not in the race.

“We are a loyal soldier in this alliance. We are not in the race to become PM. We have many able administrators in our alliance. We have many competent people. But can someone in NDA stand up and say they want Nitin Gadkari become PM or Amit Shah to become the prime minister? I just want to prove here that we have many able administrators. They don’t have anyone. They can only take the name of one leader,” he said.

Insisted further, he said, “The alliance will take a decision (on a prime ministerial name). Even the alliance formed in 1977 did not have a declared PM face yet they won the elections against Indira Gandhi. I see a repeat of that happening in 2024 Lok Sabha polls.”

DMK leader A Raja had also likened the Sanatan Dharma to diseases like leprosy and HIV which had social stigma attached to them.

In the recently held bypolls, results for which were announced on Friday, INDIA bloc parties won four seats — Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Dumri in Jharkhand, West Bengal’s Dhupguri and Kerala’s Puthuppally — while the BJP won two seats in Tripura and Bageshwar in Uttarakhand.

In the Bageshwar Assembly seat, BJP candidate Parwati Dass defeated Basant Kumar of the Congress by a margin of 2,321 votes.

“Whenever there will be fight between INDIA and NDA, INDIA will win. It will happen in 2024 also,” he said, adding that INDIA is a “formidable” alliance while NDA is a “theoretical” alliance.

The senior leader claimed that the “chemistry” and “arithmetic” of the INDIA bloc is being seen on ground and people are taking the alliance forward.

“The BJP has changed the name of the country. It shows its fear of the INDIA alliance. I want to tell them that this country and its name is not their ancestral inheritance but a country of 135 crore people. This proves that BJP does not love India or Bharat but only loves power,” he claimed.

Chadha was last week suspended from the Rajya Sabha following claims that he included the names of four House members in a proposed select committee on the Delhi services bill without their consent.

“I have submitted my reply to the Privileges Committee and they will decide,” he said.

Chadha also said that he hoped that the opposition MPs will be allowed to speak in the special session of parliament. “It is very strange that nobody knows the agenda. Only two people in BJP know it.”

Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: CM Siddaramaiah calls for special emergency meeting on Sept 13

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for a “special emergency meeting” on September 13, following the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) on Tuesday recommending that Karnataka release 5,000 cusecs of water every day for the next 15 days to Tamil Nadu.

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, ministers of the Cauvery basin region, former chief ministers of all parties, senior ministers of the state cabinet, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members will participate in the emergency meeting.

“The special emergency meeting will be held on 13-9-2023 at 12:30 PM at Vidhana Soudha’s conference hall,” the Chief Minister’s office said in a statement.

Earlier today, Siddaramaiah held an emergency meeting regarding the next steps to be taken in view of the CWRC’s recommendation. Shivakumar, several senior ministers and officials including Chief Secretary, and Chief Minister’s Legal Advisor Ponnanna participated in the meeting.

After CWRC recommendation came out, Shivakumar said that the state is in no position to release Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, as it doesn’t have enough water storage, due to lack of adequate rainfall in the river basin region.

He said, the matter is next going to come before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), most probably by tomorrow, and Karnataka will vehemently put forward its stand before it.

India beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs to secure Asia Cup final berth

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India beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs to secure Asia Cup final berth

Colombo: India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in a super four match to secure their place in the final of the Asia Cup here on Tuesday.

Asked to bowl first, left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage (5/40) took a fifer as Sri Lanka bowled India out for 213.

The spin duo of Wellalage and Charith Asalanka (4/18) wreaked havoc in the middle overs to bundle out India in 49.1 overs after skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat.

Rohit (53) top-scored for India.

There was a brief rain interruption with just three overs remaining in India’s innings.

Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals as Kuldeep Yadav returned with impressive figures of 4 for 43, while Jasprit Bumrah (2/30) picked up early wickets to hand India the win.

Sri Lanka were all out for 172 in 41.3 overs.

For Sri Lanka, Wellalage (42 not out) top-scored with the bat after a brilliant bowling display.

Brief scores:

India: 213 all out in 49.1 overs (Rohit Sharma 53; Dunith Wellalage 5/40, Charith Asalanka 4/18).

Sri Lanka: 172 all out in 41.3 overs (Dunith Wellalage 42 not out; Kuldeep Yadav 4/43).

Apple reveals iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, along with Apple Watch Ultra 2

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Apple reveals iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, along with Apple Watch Ultra 2

Cupertino, California: Apple has officially unveiled its latest offerings, the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9, during a much-anticipated event. Alongside these, the company also introduced the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 model.

The iPhone 15 comes with notable updates, including the introduction of a Dynamic Island notch and an impressive 48-megapixel camera. This enhancement is expected to deliver an even more immersive and visually stunning experience for users. However, it’s worth noting that the event did not announce the incorporation of a 120Hz refresh rate, which some had hoped for.

In addition to the iPhone 15, Apple showcased the iPhone 15 Plus, which will feature the same advancements but with a larger 6.7-inch display. This move aims to cater to consumers who prefer a more spacious screen for their mobile experience.

On the smartwatch front, the Apple Watch Series 9 promises to offer better battery backup, ensuring that users can stay connected and enjoy their favorite features throughout the day. Among the key features highlighted is the double tap function, which enhances user interaction and convenience.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 model boasts improvements in both battery life and display brightness, providing users with an enhanced wearable experience. These enhancements are expected to make the device even more attractive to those looking for a reliable and feature-rich smartwatch.

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