BJP is trying to conceal history: DCM Parameshwar
Indira Gandhi Jayanti at KPCC office
Bengaluru, November 19: Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwar alleged that without giving any contribution to the society, the BJP has been trying to conceal the programmes of the Congress and the history of the country.
Speaking at the birth anniversary of former prime minister late Indira Gandhi at the KPCC office here on Monday, the DCM said that Indira Gandhi was one among those who would be remembered in the political history. Though some people had ruled the country, they had never made a mark. But Indira Gandhi had made a permanent mark in the history through her administration. When the country was reeling under scarcity of food, she had introduced Green Revolution to make the country self-reliant in food production, he added.
With the nationalization of banks, Indira Gandhi had given power to the poor people to open the bank accounts and get loans. But the BJP has never given any contributions to the country. Instead of it, it has been conspiring to conceal the Congress programmes and the history, he alleged.
With the intention of continuing the Congress programmes, they have formed the coalition government. Previous Siddaramaiah-led Congress government had introduced various pro-farmers programmes. Without tolerating it, the BJP leaders have been trying to mislead the farmers against the coalition government and the Congress, he said.
The Congress party is in favour of the farmers. In its four and half years administration, Narendra Modi government has done nothing for the farmers. So, the BJP would be wiped out in the next Lok Sabha election and the Congress would come to power again. Only Congress would protect the democracy, he said.
Opposition leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, KPCC president Dinesh Gundu Rao, former chief minister Siddaramaiah and others were present.
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
