Former minister Ramanatha Rai criticised suo moto case over prayer outside mosque
Mangaluru: Former minister B. Ramanatha Rai criticised the filing of a Suo moto case over a prayer conducted outside the Kankanady Masjid, deeming it an unnecessary issue. Rai spoke on the unity of God and asserted that such a minor matter did not warrant legal intervention.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Congress office, Rai highlighted that religious events often occur on public roads without consequence and shouldn't be deemed wrong. He questioned the need for a Suo moto case, especially when more significant incidents, such as provocative speeches, haven't seen similar actions in the past.
Rai urged for legal action against those who filmed the prayer outside the mosque, causing discord and harming communal harmony. Additionally, he appealed for support for Congress candidates contesting from the South West graduate and teacher constituency.
Addressing youth issues, Rai assured that the Congress government would address their concerns, including the implementation of old pension schemes promised in the party's manifesto. He acknowledged the challenges faced by government schools in the district and emphasized the government's commitment to resolving them.
KPCC general secretary Padmaraj R. echoed Rai's sentiments, suggesting that the police department should use discretion in minor matters like this and focus on addressing larger illegal activities that disrupt harmony.
The press conference was attended by various leaders, including Ashraf K., Appi, Ibrahim Kodijal, Shubhodaya Alva, Sasikala, and Deepak Pujari.
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Congress victory in bypolls not a clean chit to CM in MUDA case: R Ashoka
Srirangapatna (Karnataka), Nov 24: The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Sunday said the Congress party’s victory in the bypolls held for three assembly constituencies is not a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA scam.
He said the case is still going on in the court of law.
“MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is still in court but he is calling the bye-election result itself as a clean chit. Only courts can give clean chit and not the elections,” Ashoka said while addressing a gathering in Taggalli in Srirangapatna.
Later, speaking to reporters, Ashoka said results of the bypoll held for three assembly constituencies of Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur is a victory of money and not a victory of Congress. The BJP leader said his party’s fight will continue against the corruption of the Congress government.
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Separately, in a post on social media ‘X’, Ashoka said the ruling Congress is under the illusion that they have won three worlds just by winning the by-election by diverting money and winning the votes of one community through appeasement politics.
He took a dig at Siddaramaiah for his statement that the opposition had spread lies with regard to the allegation of "Rs 89 crore embezzlement" in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.
“Didn't you yourself admit in the Karnataka assembly that crores of money were misappropriated in the Valmiki Corporation, is that a lie?” Ashoka questioned.
He has also asked the CM whether returning of 14 sites by his wife Parvathi B M in the MUDA scam was an indirect confession of his crime. “Is it a lie when the Karnataka High Court loudly said that an investigation is needed against you in the MUDA scam?” the BJP leader asked.
