BJP–JD(S) alliance will continue in all elections: Deve Gowda
Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda has assured that the alliance between the BJP and JD(S) will remain intact and continue across all levels of elections in Karnataka.
Speaking to reporters at the JD(S) office, J.P. Bhavan, on Friday, Deve Gowda said that the understanding between the two parties would apply to elections in the Greater Bengaluru municipal corporations, Zilla Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, as well as the upcoming Assembly polls.
He dismissed speculation about any strain in ties with the BJP. “There is no change in our relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has never spoken lightly about me. The ties between the two parties are strong,” Gowda said.
On farmers’ protests against the Bidadi township project, the JD(S) chief chose not to comment. “We are a small political party. Our effort is to preserve and strengthen it. The people will give their verdict during elections, until then we must wait,” he remarked.
Criticising the Congress government, Gowda said that its guarantee schemes had worsened the State’s financial situation. “Even their own legislators admit this. At such a time, the government has the responsibility to go beyond its limits to help the people,” he said.
The veteran leader also underlined his commitment to strengthening the JD(S) organisation. “As before, H.D. Kumaraswamy will work actively, his health is improving. Nikhil Kumaraswamy is also engaged in party work. Despite losing three elections, he has been tirelessly working across 60–65 constituencies,” Gowda noted appreciatively.
JD(S) leaders T.N. Javarayigowda, former minister Leeladevi R. Prasad, former MLA H. Ningappa, Bengaluru city unit president H.M. Ramesh Gowda, and others were present at the press meet.
Meanwhile, Deve Gowda announced that the JD(S) will hold a massive women’s convention in Bengaluru on October 12. “We expect 50,000 to 60,000 women to participate. If possible, it will be organised at the Palace Grounds,” he said.
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Madhu Kishwar booked over misleading content on social media
Chandigarh (PTI): Madhu Kishwar has been booked following a complaint by a Chandigarh resident over the alleged circulation of forged and misleading content on social media.
An FIR has been lodged against Kishwar and some other social media users under relevant sections, including 196 (criminalises acts that promote enmity, hatred, or ill-will between groups based on religion, race, language), 336 (1) (forgery) and 356 (criminal defamation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act at Police Station Sector-26 here.
According to an official statement issued by the Chandigarh police on Monday, a city-based complainant on April 19 alleged that some forged and misleading social media posts and video clips with obscene text and content were being circulated by various social media users, misidentifying the person in the video.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
As per the complainant, it is a deliberate act of creating a false electronic record using obscene words and phrases, having knowledge and sufficient reason to believe that the posts are misleading and false, with the intent to cause damage or injury.
The video, which circulated with the intent to cause harm to the reputation of a constitutional authority and to disturb public peace and tranquility, should be investigated, and appropriate action should be taken, according to the complainant.
As per the complainant, the person seen in the video is a travel vlogger whose wife regularly posts updates about their activities on social media. The original video was shared from her social media account.
"As per the statement of the woman, she disclosed that the person in the video shared from her account is her husband. Statements of her husband and another lady in the video have also been recorded during preliminary investigation," said police in the statement.
Meanwhile, Kishwar, in a social media post, said a team of Chandigarh police had visited her late Monday night to serve her notice regarding the FIR registered against her.
"Since the law forbids the police to visit or arrest women after dark and before sunrise, I spoke on phone to the leader of the delegation. She told me that their team has come to serve notice regarding an FIR registered against me in Chandigarh. I insisted that they go by the law and come in the morning," she wrote on X.
