Dharmasthala: I had said before elections that farmer loans will be waived off if JD (S) gets an absolute majority. I will decide my limits on waiving off farmer loans after the confidence of motion. Good schemes will be implemented to ensure the farmers’ benefits, CM-designate HD Kumaraswamy said.

Addressing media persons at Dharmasthala on Tuesday, Kumaraswamy said that the Farmers-benefitting schemes would be implemented in the state once the majority is proved.

 “Do not extend your support to hate-politics. Coastal region people must live with brotherhood,” Kumaraswamy advised.

 Kumaraswamy, who visited Shringeri from Dharmasthala, said I have come here to seek God’s blessings. If God’s grace is there, people can live happily. I have come here to pray for good monsoon and crops,” HDK said.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.