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CM defends KJ George, says 20 Union ministers face criminal charges

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October 27, 2017

Bengaluru, Oct 27: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday rejected the BJP's demand to seek the resignation of Bengaluru City Development Minister K J George.

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed an FIR against George, naming him accused number one (A1), in connection with the death of DySP M K Ganapathy.

The FIR has dealt a blow to the Congress ahead of the 2018 Assembly elections.

"This is a clear attempt to tarnish the image of George and reap political gains," Siddaramaiah told a press conference, after a meeting with key ministers and Congress leaders on how to tackle the BJP's demand.

"As a matter of fact, an FIR filed against anybody is not proof of the allegation or charges a person is facing. The question of George's resigning does not arise," Siddaramaiah said.

In July 2016, Ganapathy gave an interview to a local TV channel accusing George and two IPS officers of torture.

He was later found hanging from a ceiling fan in a lodge in Madikeri.

The state government had ordered a probe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

During the probe, George, the then home minister, had resigned and the twoÂIPS officers were transferred.

The CID later closed the case for lack of evidence and George was re-inducted into the Cabinet.

Stout defence

Launching a direct attack on the Centre, Siddaramaiah said 20 out of the 64 ministers in the BJP-led NDA government have criminal cases against them.

"Eight of them are Cabinet ministers and there are 11 ministers facing serious criminal charges such as an attempt to murder. They should also resign. Why isn't the BJP demanding their resignation?" Siddaramaiah asked.

"For example, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is facing charges of criminal intimidation, attempt to murder and rioting," Siddaramaiah explained.

BJP parliamentarians Ramesh Jigajinagi, B Sriramulu, Nalin Kumar Kateel, Prahlad Joshi, Suresh Angadi and Karadi Sanganna are also facing charges, the chief minister said.

"B S Yeddyurappa (state BJP chief) has seven charges of cheating, six charges of criminal breach of trust and forgery of records against him," Siddaramaiah added.

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February 7,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7: Making a scathing attack on the Central government, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac on Friday said the BJP-led NDA government was "strangulating" the southern state by denying funds.

Presenting the 2020-21 budget of the Pinarayi Vijayan led-LDF government, he alleged the centre has been "helping" corporates rather that the common man.

"The Centre has been strangulating Kerala by denying funds for the state and has been moving on a self-destructive path by corporate-friendly policies and privatisation. The GST implementation has not been beneficial for the state," he said.

"The government proposes 2.5 lakh water connections in the upcoming financial year. We will also construct one lakh houses under Life Mission," the finance minister said.

The budget has allocated Rs 90 crore for Pravasi Welfare Fund and the government proposes power projects with a capacity of 500 MW.

"The government proposes Kochi development plan with a fund of Rs 6,000 crore. The city will get an unified travel card and Metro project will be extended," Issac said.

The state government has increased all welfare pension funds by Rs 100, allotted Rs 40 crore to paddy farmers and Rs 10 crore for startups in the state.

The local self-governments have been allotted Rs five crore for waste management, Rs 20 crore has been set apart for 1,000 food stalls under hunger-free Kerala, where meals will be made available at Rs 25. 

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May 15,2020

Ramanagara, May 15: Flouting all social distancing norms, people gathered in large numbers for a village temple fair in Karnataka's Ramanagara district.

On Thursday, people in large numbers came out on a road to participate in the fair. Attendees took permission for gathering from Panchayat Development Officer NC Kalmatt.

According to a Tehsildar official, Kalmatt was suspended by Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner for granting permission for the gathering.

People have been advised to wear mask in public space and maintain social distancing to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Meanwhile, 45 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Karnataka, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 1,032 on Friday, according to the state Health Department.

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April 27,2020

Bantwal, Apr 27: Following the meeting at a guest house here, district in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary instructed the officials to stringently impose the lockdown in the taluka.

He stated that there will be no relaxation and exemptions in Bantwla till May 3 and ASHA workers will be continuing surveying houses in Bantwal Kasba and Narikombu.

Two people have already died from COVID-19 in the taluka and two new cases were reported in the past week.

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