India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the world must look at the US more “nationally than just purely in terms of their ideology of the administration” of the day.
Speaking at an event in Canberra as Americans were still casting votes, EAM Jaishankar said the election was unlikely to reverse what he called he called a long-term trend in US policy.
EAM Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India’s relationship with the US would only grow in the future. “Probably starting from (President Barack) Obama the US has become much more cautious about its global commitments,” he said, pointing to a US reluctance to deploy troops and its withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Joe Biden. “President Trump may be more articulate and expressive in that regard,” he said during a panel discussion with the Foreign Ministers of Australia and New Zealand.
But, he added, “it’s important to look at the US more nationally than purely in terms of the ideology of the administration of the day.” “If we are truly analysing them, I think we have to prepare for a world where actually the kind of dominance and generosity which the US had in the early days may not continue.” All three Foreign Ministers said their nations needed to step in to create the global environment they wanted. “We all have an interest today in creating some kind of collaborative consensual arrangement,” EAM Jaishankar added.
“There is more protectionism,” said New Zealand’s Winston Peters. “The world we were once trying to build on is changing, and we’ll have to react and change with it.” Speaking at a joint press conference on Tuesday with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House in Canberra, EAM Jaishankar also credited former US President Donald Trump with reviving the QUAD alliance in 2017, marking a significant development in Indo-Pacific cooperation.
“We have seen steady progress in our relationship with the US over the last five presidencies, including a previous Trump presidency,” EAM Jaishankar said on Tuesday in response to a question on how India-US ties may evolve after the elections. “So, when we look at the American election, we are confident that, regardless of the outcome, our relationship with the US will continue to grow,” he added.
–IANS
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In a discussion with Redpix, advocate Pulianthope Mohan denounced the new Tamil film Amaran for promoting what he called “blatant Islamophobia” and accused it of dangerously misrepresenting Kashmiris while pushing a one-sided nationalistic agenda. He criticized the film for failing to highlight the genuine issues faced by Kashmiris, instead framing them through the perspective of a military protagonist, which, according to him, criminalizes an entire community.
“They are raising the wrong issues,”Mohan said, pointing out that the portrayal of martyred Major Mukund Varadarajan, the film’s main character, ignores deeper “humanitarian” and political problems.“It’s not about hiding the identity of a soldier; the problem is that Amaran manipulates audiences by vilifying Kashmiri people, diverting attention from Kashmir’s decades-long struggle.”
Mohan said that showcasing an army officer’s journey is acceptable in itself, but that it should not come at the expense of degrading a people. He drew a comparison to the Tamil Eelam war:“For Tamilians, our closest experience with such trauma was the Eelam war. If we were to show a Sinhalese hero while criminalizing Tamils in the process, would it be right? It’s perfectly fine to depict an army officer’s life, love story, and family. But when this portrayal criminalizes others, it’s wrong.”
The advocate referenced India’s complex relationship with Kashmir, pointing out that Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, had promised a plebiscite to Kashmiris, a promise that remains unfulfilled. Mohan argued that the film erases Kashmir’s legitimate aspirations and glosses over issues like the heavy military presence and prolonged curfews that locals have endured. “We struggled with a 1.5-year lockdown during COVID. But Kashmir has faced restrictions for nearly 50 years,” he said, emphasizing that“there are no Kashmiri voices on social media. While I can speak out, they can’t.”
Mohan expressed disappointment with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s endorsement of the film.“Stalin said he got teary-eyed watching it. Yes, even I did – but when my Kashmiri brother was wounded by bullets and pellets,”Mohan said, adding that he believes Amaran perpetuates Islamophobia and contributes to a distorted perception of Kashmiris as enemies.“This film is pure poison,”he stated, calling it a manipulative attempt to bury Kashmir’s real issues under a veil of patriotism.
Mohan also invoked the perspective of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, pointing out that Ambedkar was highly critical of India’s policies toward Kashmir.“Ambedkar actually called for a plebiscite, and he didn’t say that Article 370 was wrong or that Kashmir was unequivocally India’s,” Mohan argued.“Ambedkar saw the government’s approach to Kashmir as fundamentally flawed. He said politicians focused on who was right instead of what was right.”He highlighted that Amaran distorts Ambedkar’s views and that Indian soldiers and Kashmiris alike are losing lives because of these unresolved issues.
Pulianthope Mohan also said that for Kashmiris, Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir is the same as Indian-Occupied-Kashmir. He said that India was born headless (thalaiyilla mundam) when it attained independence and Felix went on to say that the Indian government grabbed Kashmir through force.
Addressing the larger impact of Amaran, Mohan argued that films like it manipulate audiences and contribute to anti-Muslim sentiments. He shared an incident involving a Tamil schoolteacher who asked students to draw terrorists, leading them to sketch stereotyped images of men with skullcaps and beards.“This is dangerous,”he warned, attributing such prejudices to a growing trend of Islamophobia that films like Amaran reinforce.“We are regressive when it comes to Islamophobia, and Amaran will only take us backward.”
He also claimed that actors like Vijayakanth, Arjun, and now Sivakarthikeyan have been injecting poison through their nationalistic films.
Mohan went on to express his concern over the support Amaran has received from Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK party, drawing a parallel between DMK’s current position and the BJP’s nationalist rhetoric. He claimed that the DMK is abandoning its core principles and beginning to align with the BJP’s approach.“By promoting these narratives, they’re speaking the same language as BJP,”he observed. Mohan added that DMK’s support for films like Amaran could ultimately strengthen BJP’s influence in Tamil Nadu, a shift he described as alarming.“DMK used to challenge nationalistic feelings and was vocal about not using minorities as vote banks. But now, it seems they’ve reversed their stance. DMK appears to be using the minority community merely as a vote bank without genuinely supporting their issues.”
He also noted DMK’s treatment of UAPA prisoners in Tamil Nadu, describing it as another dimension of the party’s hypocrisy. Mohan recalled how Stalin had initially promised to release long-term prisoners but failed to fulfill this commitment.“Even if you don’t release existing prisoners, at least stop sending new ones inside,”he added, describing the UAPA as another oppressive measure disproportionately affecting minorities.
Mohan condemned the film’s portrayal of Sheikh Abdullah, the first Prime Minister of Kashmir, who had been protected by former Tamil Nadu leader Karunanidhi. He accused the film of unfairly depicting Abdullah as a criminal, erasing the historical support extended by Tamil leaders to Kashmir’s autonomy.“Karunanidhi extended his support to Sheikh Abdullah, but his grandson Stalin is now distributing films that show him as a criminal. This change in values is alarming.”
Mohan also criticized the government’s decision to grant permission for a Brahmin protest in Tamil Nadu, questioning the motivation behind such approvals.“Permission shouldn’t have been given in the first place. Who authorized this? There are bigger issues to address, but they distract us with this,” he said, suggesting that such diversions are a tactic to avoid addressing more pressing concerns.
The advocate concluded his remarks with a powerful plea, emphasizing that Tamil Nadu’s leaders need to stand with minority communities and resist endorsing divisive narratives genuinely.“I don’t care if the film is made, nor about Siva Karthikeyan acting in it. What alarms me is that Stalin and Udhayanidhi support it,” he said. “
They’re manipulating people by showing only one side of the story. We should remember that this affects the lives of Muslims here, who have to live under suspicion whenever there’s an incident in Kashmir.”
Mohan underscored that the DMK’s contradictions have left him disillusioned with the party, adding,“Even Periyar said that the Kashmir issue must be resolved by the people, and yet DMK continues to ignore these values.”
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Salem was rocked by a shocking incident on 3 November 2024, when a Special Sub Inspector (SSI) was attacked while regulating the crowd at the Central Bus Station, which was packed with commuters returning to work after the Deepavali holiday. Police from the Pallapatti Police Station were on duty, managing the heavy crowd.
The incident unfolded around 9 pm, when Karthik, along with his sister Kamaleswari and relative Harikrishnan, tried to drive their Scorpio car, which displayed the flag of actor Vijay’s newly formed political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), through a bus station gate. At the time, Special Sub Inspector Saravanavelan, who was leading the security detail, instructed the driver to move the vehicle as it could cause a traffic jam.
In response, Karthik allegedly drove the car aggressively toward the SSI. During the ensuing altercation, Kamaleswari, sitting inside the car, reportedly struck Saravanavelan with her slipper. When another officer attempted to intervene, they were also assaulted.
As the situation escalated, the police surrounded the trio and tried to arrest them. In an act of defiance, Kamaleswari allegedly rolled onto the road and began causing a scene. The three individuals were eventually placed in a police vehicle and taken to the station.
Following the incident, Pallapatti police arrested the three individuals based on a formal complaint filed by SSI Saravanavelan. Their car was impounded, and a case was registered against them under multiple charges, including obstructing a public servant in discharging their duties and using abusive language.
The incident, particularly the act of a woman hitting an officer with her slipper at a busy public location, has caused a stir in Salem, attracting widespread attention and criticism.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appeared before the Mysuru Lokayukta Superintendent TJ Udesh on Wednesday morning concerning the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
CM Siddaramaiah is the main accused in the case related to the alleged irregularities in the MUDA. He is the first Chief Minister to face a Lokayukta probe while in power in Karnataka’s history. It is also the first time CM Siddaramaiah, who has a clean record, is facing a probe in his four-decade-old political career.
CM Siddaramaiah arrived in Mysuru from Bengaluru and was welcomed by Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa and Minister for Animal Husbandry K. Venkatesh at the Government Guest House.
CM Siddaramaiah had breakfast at the guest house and then went straight to the Lokayukta’s office. He would be probed about his role in allocating sites on a 50:50 ratio to his family, land conversion, and alleged document fabrication.
Sources stated that if CM Siddaramaiah gets a clean chit in the Lokayukta probe, it would help him to strongly argue that the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is not required and allegations against him are political in nature. CM Siddaramaiah can face the investigation without the threat of being arrested.
The High Court will take up the petition demanding a CBI probe on November 26. The court has also asked the Lokayukta to submit its investigation report.
Petitioner Snehamayi Krishna has stated that he has submitted a list of questions to be asked from CM Siddaramaiah. If the Lokayukta fails to ask these questions, CM Siddaramaiah will have to face these questions by the CBI in future.
A high alert has been sounded in the surrounding areas of Lokayukta’s office in Mysuru. The Lokayukta had questioned CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathy, the second accused, third accused brother-in-law Mallikarjunaswamy and fourth accused land owner J. Devaraju earlier.
–IANS
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Famous Tamil YouTuber Mohamed Irfan, known for frequently flouting state laws, seems to have once again escaped accountability, raising concerns about the DMK government’s leniency towards him. This time, Irfan sparked outrage by taking matters into his own hands during a medical procedure — cutting his newborn baby’s umbilical cord and uploading the act as part of a vlog, like a birthday celebration. This troubling display sets a dangerous precedent.
The incident in question occurred when Irfan posted a video on his YouTube channel, “Irfan’s View”, filmed at a private hospital in Chennai. The video depicted Irfan cutting his newborn’s umbilical cord on camera as he and his wife, Aaliya, celebrated the birth of their first child.
Despite DMK Health Minister Ma. Subramanian’s statement over two weeks ago, vowing severe action against Irfan once he returned from abroad, no significant steps have been taken against him. Instead, the hospital involved has been penalized, but Irfan himself has faced no consequences for his actions, leading to criticism of the government’s inaction and perceived special treatment.
So far, YouTuber Irfan, sent a letter to the Health Department, expressing his respect for Tamil Nadu’s health authorities and clarifying that he never intended to cause harm. Irfan, claiming he was currently abroad, apologized for any misunderstandings and stressed that he had no intention of violating medical ethics.
However, the Health Department took immediate action against the hospital. The hospital where the procedure took place was fined ₹50,000 and its operations were suspended for ten days. Additionally, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) revoked the Clinical Establishment Act registration of Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Sholinganallur, suspending all patient care activities for ten days, starting October 24.
An exception was made for pregnant women receiving continuous treatment at the hospital. Rajamoorthy, the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, explained that the registration was withdrawn under Section 5 (2) of the Tamil Nadu Private Clinical Establishments (Regulation) Act. The State Rural Health Department has also filed a police complaint against Niveditha, the gynaecologist at the Chennai private hospital and Irfan. Reports emerged on 5 November 2024 that she’s also been served notice by the Tamil Nadu Medical Council .
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian made a statement on 22 October 2024, that Irfan was abroad but since then the YouTuber has been making vlogs and videos with Dravidian Stocks and uploading daily on his channel. Will he be punished as per law? Or will he be let loose this time too is a bigger question?
It appears that YouTuber Irfan is mocking the government by launching a new series titled “One Day CM,” where he roams around the city making vlogs.
It is noteworthy that Irfan had previously faced controversy after disclosing the sex of his unborn child, following a prenatal test conducted abroad. Revealing the sex of a fetus is a violation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act.
The ruling DMK, known for strictly enforcing laws against its critics, has recently faced backlash over its approach to handling YouTuber and food vlogger Mohamed Irfan. Although the party has previously arrested citizens for legal infractions, it seems to be treating Irfan differently by issuing him a show cause notice, requesting an explanation for a controversial video he posted.
Observers and political analysts suggest that influencers like Mohamed Irfan have previously helped promote DMK’s ideology within the state, particularly during election run-up.
It is noteworthy that Irfan shares a close relationship with the DMK scion. He did a public relations video with DMK scion and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in November 2022. In the video Irfan asks Udhayanidhi Stalin “You’ve become my friend now right? You’re my friend right? Give your hand bro. (shakes hand). From now on, we’re friends. Like in the film OKOK (Oru Kal Oru Kannadi starring Udhayanidhi Stalin), if I get caught by police and call you, will you help me?”
This is seen as the reason why the DMK may be hesitant to take stricter action against him.
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Actress Kasthuri faces charges under four sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita following a complaint by the All India Telugu Federation after she made controversial remarks about Telugu-speaking Dravidianists.
The complaint, filed at the Chennai Police Commissioner’s Office, led the Egmore police to register a case, with charges including inciting discord between groups.
On 3 November 3 2024, a demonstration in Egmore, organized by the Indu Makal Katchi led by its leader Arjun Sampath, called for protective legislation for Brahmins. Kasthuri also joined this demonstration, where her comments about the Telugu-speaking Dravidianists sparked backlash, leading to calls for her arrest and complaints filed in Chennai, Madurai, and other cities.
Targeting those in the DMK and other Dravidianists, she had said “300 years back those who came to service in Andhapuram (royal harem) for a king, those who spoke Telugu are claiming ‘Tamil is their race’. Who are you to say Brahmins are not Tamils who came much before? Who among you are Tamils?”
In response to the controversy, Kasthuri addressed the media on 4 November 2024, claiming her statements had been misinterpreted. On 5 November 2024, she issued a formal apology, clarifying that her remarks were context-specific and not directed at the broader Telugu community, and reaffirmed her intention was never to offend.
Despite her apology, the All India Telugu Federation has rejected it, stating that Kasthuri should apologize before the court and urging police to take appropriate action against her. The All India Boyar Women’s Development Association too had filed a complaint at Uppilipuram police station in Tiruchi district. The Egmore police have proceeded with the case, which includes charges for inciting unrest and attempting to foster division between groups.
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From early detection of algal blooms to feed broadcasting in mariculture to rescue operations during emergency situations, drone technology is expected to revolutionise India’s marine fisheries sector. A joint effort of the Union Ministry of Fisheries, National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is on to promote and popularise drone applications in the country’s marine fisheries.
This initiative aims to significantly enhance the efficiency of fisheries management, sea cage farming, disaster management and ecosystem conservation. An awareness workshop and drone demonstration for fishermen and fish farmers will be held at CMFRI on November 8 to showcase the prospects of drone applications for various purposes, including aquaculture input dispensing, live fish transportation, rescue operation, water sampling, underwater imaging, water body monitoring and mapping, and marine mammal stock assessment among others. Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian will inaugurate the workshop followed by a demonstration of potential drone application.
Regarding drone application prospects, CMFRI Director Grinson George said the technology will significantly enhance efficiency, reduce labour costs and minimise environmental impact. “It could be used in cage fish farming operations in coastal and offshore waters to monitor fish health, assess water quality parameters, and optimise feed distribution. Drones can also aid in early detection of algal blooms and other environmental threats to farming,” he added that the technology could be used for monitoring paddy seedlings in Pokkali farms. Another significant benefit of this technology is enabling farmers to get reasonable market prices for their high-value, cage-farmed fish.
Drones can efficiently transport live fish from remote aquaculture sites to markets according to requirements, ensuring freshness and reducing transportation time. The application of drones would also be helpful to improve marine mammal stock assessment, and easy surveillance of their interaction, including their strandings. This technology could be used for deploying life jackets for rescue operations during emergency situations.
–IANS
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In a scathing attack on the JMM-Congress and RJD coalition government of Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that the ruling government conspired to change the demography of the state through land jihad and love jihad. While addressing an election rally in Jamshedpur, the UP CM said that this government (coalition) has promoted land jihad and love jihad which has been made a part of the conspiracy to change the demography of Jharkhand.
“Recently the honourable court of Jharkhand had to express concern on why the population of tribes in Santhal decreased from 42 per cent to 28 per cent. Where did these people go? How did a large population become a part of another community?” he questioned. Yogi Adityanath called upon the people of Jharkhand to once again elect a BJP government in the state to honour the spirit with which Atal Bihari Vajpayee had created a separate state in 2000 and to make a developed and safe Jharkhand. “In this state, Bangladeshis and Rohingyas are infiltrating. The height of audacity is when they pelt stones on Maa Durga and Ramnavami processions during festivals. Before 2017, it used to happen in UP as well, but now there is no stone pelting on the procession because those who do so, face consequences,” he said.
Referring to the strict steps taken to end the mafia and goonda raj in Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi said that when the Ayodhya case was in the court, the stone pelters used to say that rivers of blood would flow. “But today, there is neither curfew nor riot in UP. Just like stone pelters were eliminated from Kashmir after the BJP government is formed, Naxalism will also be eliminated from Jharkhand,” he added. Yogi Adityanath appealed to the people of Jharkhand to give a befitting reply to the conspiracy to divide them on the basis of castes. He said that those who divide people in the name of caste, region and language are the same people who will not stand with them in times of crisis. “Congress has been hurting the country since 1947. RJD did the same thing in Bihar and JMM in Jharkhand. The way Rohingyas started infiltrating into Jharkhand. If the demography changes in this way, then these people, who are stopping the processions today, will not allow the ringing of bells and conches inside homes in the coming time,” he said.
“Bring BJP and take out a safe Ramnavami procession. The history of the country is witnesses that whenever people have been divided in the name of caste, region and language; they have been brutally cut down,” CM Yogi added. The UP CM called Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Congress and RJD as messengers of destruction. “These people are angels of corruption. Congress, JMM and RJD snatched the livelihood of the poor, forced farmers to commit suicide and youth to migrate. This area, which is rich in natural resources, is known for its mica mines. A poor person cannot get even a trolley of sand to build a house, but sand mafia, forest mafia, liquor mafia and land mafia are flourishing with the protection of the government. The only solution is BJP,” he added.
CM Yogi said that those who used to say that Ram Mandir will not be built in Ayodhya, are seeing that the temple has been built and Ram Lalla has also been installed. “The new Uttar Pradesh of the new India does not spare those who trouble innocent citizens and Hindus,” he added. He said that the Congress, JMM and RJD’s INDI alliance which is promoting corruption, anarchy and hooliganism in Jharkhand is playing with the nation’s self-respect and security.
Yogi appealed to the people to vote in the elections to improve the present and make the future bright. “Vote them out and the NDA government will do the rest,” he said. During the public meeting, Union Minister and Koderma MP Annapurna Devi, Jharkhand in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Laxmikant Vajpayee, among others were present.
–IANS
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Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma said on Tuesday that Mahabharata-linked historical pilgrimage sites in Kurukshetra and surrounding districts would be developed as key tourism destinations. In this regard, officials from the Union Ministry of Tourism and the state Tourism Department were working together in a coordinated manner.
Minister Sharma informed this after attending the Second Mahabharata Circuit Conference, held in Karnal. To promote tourism, the Union Ministry of Tourism (Northern Region) organised the conference to discuss the development of historical and ancient pilgrimage sites related to the Mahabharata in the mythological and religious region of Kurukshetra and its neighbouring districts. The conference was held at the Karna Lake Banquet Hall in Karnal, where a familiarisation tour was also conducted. Minister Sharma attended the event as the chief guest. During the programme, he engaged in detailed discussions with officials from the Union Ministry of Tourism, the state Tourism Department and various tourism stakeholders and service providers.
He also released a book detailing the proceedings of the Second Mahabharata Circuit Conference, which highlights the significance of Kurukshetra. He said just as Vrindavan attracts thousands of devotees and tourists, similar facilities would be developed in Kurukshetra to accommodate a larger number of visitors. The minister also proposed that alongside Kurukshetra, the towns of Karnal and Kala Amb in Panipat should be included in the Mahabharata circuit, as these areas also receive a significant influx of tourists.
He said under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the state government is working on the development of major tourist destinations across the state. These efforts are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and providing better amenities to visitors in the coming years. Regional Director (North) of the Union Ministry of Tourism, R. K. Suman, said the ministry is committed to bringing Kurukshetra to the global stage and has already made significant strides in this mission.
–IANS
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Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate why government officers are committing suicide in the state. Addressing a gathering in Channapatna, referring to the suicide case of the government staffer in Teshildar’s office in Belagavi, Ashoka further demanded the SIT should also probe how much bribe is being demanded from them compelling them to end lives.
“This is important as the public should know the reality. An SIT is needed to expose the corrupt foundation of this government,” he said. The BJP leader added that unable to withstand harassment in the Valmiki Tribal Welfare Development Corporation, officer Chandrasekaran committed suicide while SDA Rudranna also took his life in a government office in Belagavi in Karnataka.
He said that government offices lack a peaceful working environment for staffers, adding that survival in the state seems possible only by paying bribes. “Whenever an issue arises, the state government announces the formation of an SIT. Regardless of who dies, SIT is formed. An officer has died due to the actions of Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar’s PA, Somu,” he alleged.
The LoP said that when officers are intimidated, extortion increases. “But no officer should lose courage,” he said. He said that a letter regarding corruption in the Excise Department has been sent to the Governor, claiming that corruption has crossed all limits in every department. “People should teach this government a lesson in the upcoming by-election,” he said. Further taking to social media, Ashoka slammed: “Honorable Siddaramaiah, whenever you become Chief Minister and whenever the Congress party comes to power, it seems that honest officers in the state are destined for harassment and suicide.” He added that the recent suicide of SDA Rudranna in Belagavi marks the fourth such case in the past 17 months, yet another example of the extreme levels of corruption that have been reached under this Congress government.
“There have been several similar cases: the suicide of Valmiki Corporation officer Chandrasekaran in Shivamogga, contractor P.C. Gowda in Davanagere who took his life due to bribery in the Rural Development Department, PSI Parashuram in Yadgir who suffered a heart attack due to pressure and harassment over transfer dealings, and now, SDA Rudranna’s suicide in Belagavi,” he said. He claimed that there are suspicions that Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar’s transfer dealings are behind this suicide. “I urge you to immediately remove Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar from the Cabinet and hand this case over to a CBI investigation,” he said.
–IANS
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