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Karnataka polls: Former JD(S) rebel leaders responsible for delay in release of Congress list?

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April 14, 2018

Bengaluru, Apr 14: The internal turmoil over fielding candidates in some of constituencies, particularly those represented by rebel JD(S) candidates who joined the party recently, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s decision to contest from two constituencies, is said to be responsible the delay in the release of first list of candidates by the Congress party.

Though the Congress was expected to release its first list on Friday, sources in the party said it would be out on Saturday after another round of talks with AICC president Rahul Gandhi.

Senior leaders have also been opposing giving ticket to the seven JD(S) rebel leaders who joined the Congress, citing that they had joined the party just a few days ago and ticket should be given to those who have served the party for several years.

Earlier on Friday, Mr. Siddaramaiah and KPCC president G. Parameshwara and other States leaders called on the former Congress president Sonia Gnadhi and sought her support. 

Ms. Gandhi told the leaders to work hard to ensure the party’s victory with a majority. Mr. Siddaramaiah, Dr. Parameshwara, KPCC campaign committee chairman D.K. Shivakumar, AICC secretary in charge of Karnataka K.C. Venugopal held a brainstorming session with central election committee members and discussed the names to be nominated for the 224 constituencies.

Will CM get two tickets?

It is said that differences among the top leaders came to the fore over Mr. Siddaramaiah’s decision to contest from two constituencies — Chamundeshwari in Mysuru district and Badami in Bagalkot district. Senior party leaders such as M. Mallikarjun Kharge, M. Veerappa Moily and K. Rahman Khan have reportedly opposed the Chief Minister’s decision. Senior leaders argued that contesting from two constituencies by the Chief Minister would send out a wrong message to the electorate.

However, in the interest of the party, sources said Mr. Gandhi has given the green signal to Mr. Siddaramaiah to contest from two constituencies, which would enable him to campaign in both the southern and northern parts of the State.

Following a meeting with Mr. Gandhi, the Chief Minister’s office set out a WhatsApp message saying that Mr. Siddaramaiah would file his nomination papers from the Chamundeshwari constituency on April 20 and from Badami on April 23.

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May 19,2020

Bengaluru, May 19: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has recommended the withdrawal of 46 cases against leaders belonging to Sangh Parivar who had apparently involved in violence during the birth anniversary celebration of Tipu Sultan in the state. 

These cases – ranging from very serious forms of assaults on Muslims to unlawful assembly – were registered across Karnataka between 2014 and 2018.

Among the cases recommended to be withdrawn include those registered against senior state BJP leader Sanjay Patil, VHP leader Swaroop Kalkundri, and several district level Bajrang Dal activists. 

The government recommended withdrawal of these cases under Section 321 of the Code of Criminal Procedure on March 5. 

The recommendations, however, have been opposed by three crucial law enforcement departments – Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP), Director-Department of prosecution and Government litigation and Law department. 

While the DG & IGP has opined that these cases “cannot be withdrawn”, both the department of prosecution and law have observed that these are “not a fit case to withdraw”.

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Members of the transgender community on Sunday had also taken out a march here to express solidarity with those protesting against CAA, NRC, and NPR.

The newly enacted law is facing stiff opposition across the country with some states including Kerala, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Punjab refusing to implement it. Rajasthan, Kerala, and Punjab have also passed resolutions against the amended citizenship law in their legislative Assemblies.

The CAA grants citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist, and Christian refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

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July 21,2020

Udupi, Jul 21: Udupi Court complex has been sealed down for two days for sanitisation after a judge tested positive for Covid-19, a source said on Tuesday.

The Covid cases in Udupi district which had reduced recently are once again seeing a spurt. On Monday, as many as 98 have tested positive taking the total cases in the district to 2,321.

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