People have faith only in BJP, says Rajasthan CM
Jaipur (PTI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday said of all political parties, people have faith only in the BJP and exhorted party workers to support them and ensure that they get benefits of various development schemes.
Addressing a public meeting at Roopwas in Bharatpur, he said the area will benefit immensely from the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project.
ERCP will provide drinking water to a large area of the state and irrigate 2,80,000 hectares. Kumher, Deeg, Nadbai, Bayana, Rupwas and Ghana sanctuaries will also benefit from this, the chief minister said.
"No power in the world can stop a person who has the desire to work," Sharma said.
He said, "If the public has faith in any political party, then it is the BJP. The people of the country and the state are looking towards the BJP workers. They should maintain people's trust and provide them the benefits of our schemes."
He accused the previous Congress government of causing a loss of Rs 90,000 crore to the state electricity over electricity issues. the chief minister claimed that "after three years we will not be buying electricity, we will be selling electricity".
Referring to the paper leak case in Rajasthan, he said those who brought sorrow to the youths of the state would not be spared.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
