Nalin Kumar Kateel criticizes state govt for letting Cauvery water to TN
Mangaluru: BJP Karnataka State President Nalin Kumar Kateel on Thursday, criticized the state government's decision to release River Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, citing concerns for Karnataka's farmers. Kateel expressed his discontent, stating that the government's actions do not reflect a genuine commitment to the welfare of Karnataka's agricultural community.
Speaking to the reporters in the city on Thursday, Kateel voiced his concerns, stating, "The state is grappling with a severe water scarcity, which has further exacerbated the power supply shortage. This has adversely impacted farmers who are unable to operate their pump sets to extract water from borewells."
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Kateel announced the BJP's intention to stage a protest against the state government's perceived neglect of farmers in Karnataka. He emphasized, "The Congress had previously promised unconditional guarantee schemes to the public before the Assembly elections. However, the current government has introduced various conditions for accessing these schemes." Kateel went on to add, "The state is currently facing an energy crisis, which can be attributed to the inefficiencies of the Congress government's 'Gruha Jyoti' scheme."
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
