My government is stable, instability only in media: Chief Minister Kumaraswamy in Udupi
Manipal, Sep 07: "Our coalition government is stable. Instability is only in the media reports. All that is impossible get discussed in the media. Write and discuss as per your pleasure. I will not stop anyone. How much media discusses about the fall of the government, our coalition gets that much stronger, said Chief Minister H.D Kumaraswamy.
The Chief Minister stated this when media persons asked various questions about the state government at a press conference which was called after the review meeting held at ZP auditorium during his first visit to Udupi district after taking charge as the Chief Minister.
When asked if he was worried about Belagavi’s issue, he said, "I never took tension regarding Belagavi’s issue. If I had a tension about Belagavi issue, I would not have come here today. I would have managed politics from Bengaluru. I would not have called a meeting of officials in Udupi,” he said.
The Belagavi PLD Bank election controversy is only debated in the media. There was no issue in that. That was a Congress Party’s internal issue. Everything is going on smoothly. Hence, my government is secured, Kumaraswamy reiterated.
When asked about Siddaramaiah's foreign trip, Kumaraswamy asked “what is wrong in Siddaramaiah going abroad. Has he gone alone? Didn’t the ministers and MLAs go with him? Besides, can I stop them going?” he asked.
Overall, the coalition government led by him is secure, and all ministers are united. Only the opposition parties and the media are looking for insecurity, he added.
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Violence reported in several parts of Kerala after civic poll results
Kozhikode (PTI): Violence erupted overnight at various places across Kerala, particularly in northern districts, following the announcement of local body election results, police said.
In Eramala in Kozhikode district, tension prevailed throughout the night after the Indira Gandhi Bhavan, a Congress office, was allegedly attacked by CPI(M) workers.
According to an FIR registered at Edachery police station, around 200 people marched towards the Congress office carrying dangerous weapons and vandalised the building, causing damage estimated at around Rs five lakh.
A statue of late prime minister Indira Gandhi was also damaged in the attack, police said. Soon after, UDF activists gathered at the spot, further aggravating the situation.
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However, with the deployment of additional police personnel, the situation was brought under control, an officer said.
Police said another violent incident was reported at Marad, where stones were allegedly pelted at a UDF victory procession, leaving several persons injured.
In Sultan Bathery in Wayanad district, police registered a case after a car carrying a UDF activist and his family members was allegedly attacked by around 40 CPI(M) workers, an official said.
Sultan Bathery police also booked UDF activists in a separate incident for allegedly attacking a CPI(M) worker who objected to the bursting of crackers near his house, the officer said.
In Panoor in Kannur district, houses of several Muslim League activists were allegedly attacked by CPI(M) workers. Vehicles parked at the houses were also damaged.
According to Panoor police, the violence broke out after a UDF victory rally was allegedly stopped by CPI(M) workers armed with swords and daggers. Some UDF leaders sustained injuries in the clash.
Clashes were also reported between UDF and LDF workers at Ulikkal in Kannur district, though police intervention brought the situation under control later in the night, an officer in the Ulikkal police station said.
In Bedakom in Kasaragod district, an LDF victory march turned violent after CPI(M) activists allegedly intercepted UDF workers passing through the area. Some policemen who intervened suffered minor injuries, an officer said.
Similar violence was reported from Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district following clashes between CPI(M) and BJP workers. Police said workers from both sides sustained minor injuries and were admitted to hospitals. Cases will be registered after formal complaints are received, police said.
