"Maybe CM's post is reserved for me," RV Deshpande when asked about not getting ministerial post
Karwar: Senior Congress MLA RV Deshpande on Friday sarcastically said that the post of Chief Minister in the state may have been reserved for him, as he addressed reporters during a press conference on Saturday. Deshpande was responding to a journalist's query about why he had not been appointed to a ministerial position despite his status as a senior MLA.
Highlighting the achievements of the Congress party in defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, Deshpande emphasized that the current state government was committed to implementing five guarantees. He urged the opposition party to acknowledge these accomplishments and refrain from criticizing them.
Deshpande further raised concerns about the unscientific work being conducted on National Highway 66 and the collection of tolls without the completion of the project. He asserted that toll collection should only commence once the construction work is fully finished. Deshpande also announced his intention to write a letter to Union Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to bring attention to this issue.
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PM Modi attends Christmas service at Delhi church, greets citizens
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption here along with a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and north India.
The service included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the prime minister by Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi.
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"Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society," Modi said in a post on X.
Earlier, the prime minister greeted citizens on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with peace, compassion and hope. May the teachings of Jesus Christ strengthen harmony in our society," he said in another post on X.
Over the last few years, PM Modi has been regularly attending programmes connected with the Christian community.
During Easter in 2023, he attended a programme at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Delhi.
On Christmas in 2023, he hosted a programme at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
In 2024, he attended a dinner at the residence of Minister George Kurian and also a programme hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India.
This shows a regular engagement with the community, sources said.
Meanwhile, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also greeted people on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas, overflowing with hope, love, and kindness. May Christ's message inspire us to build stronger, more caring communities, and may his teachings strengthen our bonds and promote lasting peace," he wrote on X.
