Mass resignations begin in Cong minority unit: Former Mangaluru Mayor Ashraf resigns from party
Mangaluru, May 29: The process of mass resignations from the Congress party has been initiated by members of the party’s minority unit in Dakshina Kannada, expressing dissatisfaction over the state government's handling of recent communal tensions and the murder of Abdul Rahman in the district.
The resignations come ahead of a crucial meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon (May 29) at Bolara Shadi Mahal, called by the Dakshina Kannada District Congress Minority Unit to discuss the ongoing atrocities against Muslims and what they described as the government’s inaction.
As a precursor to the meeting, several minority leaders began submitting their resignations on Wednesday evening, sending a message to the Congress leadership at the state and national levels. The move is being seen as an attempt to put pressure on the government to take stronger action against what they term as growing communalism and targeted violence in the region.
Former Mayor Ashraf, who was also serving as Vice President of the D.K. District Congress Committee, has officially announced his resignation from both the post and the party. In a statement, he said the Congress-led state government had failed to control atrocities by Sangh Parivar groups and curb the rise in hate speech and communal killings. He alleged that innocent individuals were being arrested, while officials were engaging in religious discrimination. He added that both police and intelligence agencies had failed to prevent Abdul Rahman’s murder despite open threats being issued in the district.
Ashraf also criticised the statement made by District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who had described Abdul Rahman’s murder as a result of personal enmity. Ashraf accused the minister of being misled by officials and demanded that the statement be withdrawn immediately, calling it insensitive and misleading.
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Meghalaya MP death: Assembly session for Feb 20 likely to be adjourned, says CM
Shillong (PTI): The Meghalaya assembly session for February 20, during which the state budget is scheduled to be presented, could be adjourned as a mark of respect to Shillong MP Ricky A J Syngkon, who died on Thursday evening, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.
Syngkon reportedly collapsed while playing futsal on the outskits of the city, and doctors at a private hospital declared him dead around 8:45 pm.
"We have discussed with Deputy Chief Minister and in-charge of Parliamentary Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, and we will have a meeting tomorrow with the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) headed by the Speaker," Sangma told PTI.
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"I have communicated to the Deputy CM that it would be appropriate for the government not to go ahead with the proceedings of the House tomorrow. Even though tomorrow is the day we are supposed to present the budget, it will make absolute sense and a mark of respect to the departed soul if we were to postpone even the presentation of the budget," he said.
Sangma expressed shock over the sudden demise of Syngkon, recalling their recent meeting in Delhi where they discussed development plans for Meghalaya.
"I had met Syngkon about two weeks back in Delhi... that was the last meeting and conversation I had with him," the CM said.
Sangma recalled Syngkon's commitment and passion for the people of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, describing his demise as a "great loss for the state".
"Syngkon served the people with humility, vision and a sincere desire to uplift society. I express my deepest condolences to the family of late Ricky Syngkon, and I pray to the Almighty that he gives strength to the family members as well as his supporters and party leaders to bear the huge loss," the chief minister added.
