Puttur: BJP leader Jagannivas Rao gets show cause notice from party
Puttur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show cause notice to P.G. Jagannivas Rao, former Nagar Mandal President and current member of the Puttur City Municipal Council, in connection with a controversy involving his son that has drawn public and media attention, causing embarrassment to the party.
The notice, issued by BJP’s Puttur Nagar Mandal President Shivakumar on the directions of the Dakshina Kannada District BJP President, cites concerns over the allegations against Rao’s son, Srikrishna J. Rao.
Srikrishna has been accused of cheating his childhood friend by allegedly promising to marry her, engaging in a sexual relationship, and later impregnating her. The woman has since given birth to a baby boy. During a recent press conference, the victim’s family alleged that Jagannivas Rao failed to act justly in the matter and supported his son instead.
In the notice, the party emphasized that Rao, as a public representative, is expected to act responsibly and ensure that justice is served. It warned that failure to do so may invite disciplinary action in the party’s interest. He has been asked to respond to the notice immediately.
The notice was reportedly sent to his residence via registered post.
Meanwhile, a case has been registered against Srikrishna J. Rao at the Dakshina Kannada District Women's Police Station based on the victim’s complaint. After remaining absconding for ten days, he was arrested by police in T. Narasipura, Mysuru, and was later remanded to judicial custody by the court.
Jagannivas Rao was also arrested on charges of allegedly aiding his son in evading arrest. However, he was released on bail. The BJP has now formally demanded an explanation from him through the show cause notice.
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PM Modi to address the nation tonight at 8.30 PM
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tonight at 8.30 PM, a day after a bill to implement women's reservation in legislatures was defeated in the Lok Sabha.
"The Prime Minister will address the nation at 8.30 PM (April 18, Saturday)," an official said.
Modi is expected to delve into the issue of implementation of women's quota and the happenings in Parliament, where opposition parties on Friday voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.
Under the Bill, Lok Sabha seats were to be increased up to 816 from the current 543 to "operationalise" the women's reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census. Seats were also to be increased in state and UT assemblies to accommodate 33 per cent reservation for women.
A two-thirds majority was required for the passage of the crucial bill but the ruling BJP-led alliance could not muster the numbers.
During polling on the bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday night, 298 members voted in its support, while 230 MPs voted against it.
Out of 528 members who voted, the bill required 352 votes for a two-thirds majority.
