Former Minister UT Khader selected as surprise choice for K’taka Assembly Speaker: Reports
Mangaluru: In a surprising development, the Congress party has reportedly finalized former minister UT Khader as its choice for the position of the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. While the names of RV Deshpande, TB Jayachandra, and HK Patil were initially rumored for the role, the Congress party has now decided on UT Khader at the last minute.
State Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala and National General Secretary KC Venugopal reached out to UT Khader and held discussions with him. Khader was reportedly told that Rahul Gandhi had insisted that important positions should be given to minorities. The party deemed UT Khader suitable for the prestigious and responsible role of Speaker. After Khader agreed, he held further discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
It is learned that Khader will file nominations for the post of Speaker on Tuesday morning. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will be signing the nomination papers extending support to Khader.
If elected, Khader will be the first Muslim leader to take charge as the speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that the Congress party has made a commitment to offer a ministerial position to Khader during the cabinet reshuffle scheduled to take place after two years.
The selection of UT Khader for the role of Speaker marks a surprising twist in the assembly's leadership. This decision demonstrates the party's focus on providing opportunities to individuals from minority communities and ensuring their representation in important positions.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
