Forget disqualified MLAs; field their kin in Karnataka bypolls: RSS suggests BJP

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September 24, 2019

Bengaluru, Sept 24: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has reportedly suggested the BJP to forget the disqualified MLAs whose rebellion led to the collapse of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government, and field their kin in the upcoming bypolls to 15 assembly constituencies in Karnataka.

However Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is trying his best to help the rebels in their legal battle in the Supreme Court.

The RSS has its reasons to be wary of making the disqualified rebels candidates-for one it is not too sure of the loyalties of these former Congress and JD(S) MLAs, who deserted their parties to bring down the coalition government. And if they win the coming assembly by-elections as BJP candidates, they will have to be accommodated in the state cabinet, as promised by Mr Yediyurappa.

But, if the family members of the disqualified MLAs are given tickets and they win, the BJP will not be under any obligation to make them ministers and the vacant ministerial berths in the Yediyurappa cabinet can be allotted to BJP loyalists, said sources explaining the Sangh's preferences.

Sources said the party top leadership was always against Operation Lotus to lure Congress and JD(S) legislators as it wanted the coalition government to fall due to the infighting between then CM Mr H.D. Kumaraswamy and Congress Legislature party (CLP) leader Mr Siddaramaiah.

There are also BJP leaders who are worried about the contents of the  audio tape which has been mentioned in the disqualification report of former Speaker Mr K.R. Ramesh Kumar.

In February, while trying to allegedly lure Gurumitkal JD(S) MLA Mr Naganagouda Kandakur to the BJP, Mr Yediyurappa and Devadurga MLA Shivanagouda Naik had reportedly made some self-incriminating statements in the tape, said sources. This has left many BJP leaders uncomfortable and they are not too keen on extending legal assistance to the disqualified MLAs now fighting their case in the top court, the sources added.

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July 7,2020

New Delhi, Jul 7: Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao's wife Tabu Gundu Rao informed that four of their employees have tested positive for coronavirus.

"Well sadly our PA, one more Gunman and 2 house staff tested positive. We are all thankfully negative but in isolation and quarantine for 10 to 14 days from today, to check if we develop symptoms as we are primary contacts to them. Hopefully we should get through this," Tabu tweeted.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 23,474 coronavirus cases in Karnataka including 13,255 and 372 deaths.

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February 26,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 26: Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should issue strict orders to the police in Delhi to act in nation's interest and control the ongoing violence.

"Distressing scenes in Delhi!! #DelhiBurning as a result of ulterior motives of divisive forces within our Country. Police have completely failed in their responsibility. People have to remain calm and promote peace in the area for their own benefit," Siddaramaiah tweeted.

"Seven people dead and hundreds are injured, Amit Shah should issue strict orders to police to act in nation's interest and not in the interest of few people. As Gandhiji said, An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. Peace and harmony should be our moto," he added.
Siddaramaiah further stated that the "triggering point of the #DelhiViolence seems to be the inciting speech of BJP leader Kapil Mishra."

"This actually qualifies for a sedition case as it was aimed at disturbing national peace and security. Police have to arrest him and bring normalcy in Delhi," he wrote.

Siddaramaiah has further asked Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to be careful "before situation goes out of hand."

"Delhi riots are in front of eyes. There will be tough situation here in state as well if those loose tongue leaders in BJP are not stopped in the state," he wrote.
As many as 18 people have lost their lives and around 190 are injured in the violence that has been raging in parts of North-East Delhi from Monday.

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July 6,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 6: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh has rubbished the social media rumours about lockdown in the district from July 8 to 25.

The Viral Rumour

A false message which is going viral on social media including WhatsApp claims that several organisations in Dakshina Kannada in a meeting have unanimously decided observe lockdown from July 8 to July 25. During this period essential services will be available only till 1 p.m.

DC’s clarification

“Don’t believe in such false rumours. Currently the lockdown is from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Every Sunday there will be total lockdown till August 2. People should continue to maintain social distance and follow all the guidelines to prevent the spread of covid-19,” said the deputy commissioner.

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