BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj sent to 7-day CID custody in murder case
Bengaluru PTI): BJP MLA B A Basavaraj, also known as Byrathi Basavaraj, was on Sunday remanded to seven days of CID custody in connection with a murder case.
The K R Puram MLA was produced before a magistrate at the judge’s residence here and was remanded to seven days’ CID custody for further investigation.
The development came after doctors at the state-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research certified that Basavaraj was medically stable, police said.
The former minister has been named as one of the accused in the murder of Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva, a realtor-cum-rowdy sheeter, who was killed on July 15 last year.
Basavaraj was arrested by CID officials on Thursday, soon after he landed at the airport here from Ahmedabad, following the Supreme Court’s refusal to entertain his plea challenging a High Court order denying him anticipatory bail in the case.
During the mandatory medical examination after his arrest, the MLA raised concerns about his cardiac condition, prompting doctors to seek an opinion from the specialised hospital.
Based on the medical opinion, a Bengaluru court on Friday directed that Basavaraj be admitted to the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research for evaluation.
Meanwhile, state BJP president B Y Vijayendra, along with a few other party leaders, visited Basavaraj’s residence and met his family members and supporters to express solidarity.
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Min. Priyank Kharge to expresses concern over implementation of VB-G Ram G
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the proposed VB-G Ram G scheme, stating that the MNREGA programme, which has been a lifeline for rural India for nearly two decades, appears to be facing an uncertain future.
Speaking to media, Kharge said that as March 31 draws to a close, there is no clarity on the rollout of the new scheme from April 1. He pointed out that the central government has not yet issued the necessary guidelines for implementing the scheme for rural workers and villages.
He criticised the Centre for its lack of preparedness, stating that there is no clarity on fund allocation, no final parameters for classifying gram panchayats, and key processes such as social audits have not been defined.
Kharge said the situation comes at a critical time, as summer marks a peak period for rural employment demand, when many people depend heavily on wage employment for their livelihood.
He added that reports have emerged of delays in approvals and families not receiving work despite demand.
He further alleged that the Centre’s move to shift from a statutory employment guarantee to a rule-based allocation system is already showing negative consequences.
Kharge also raised concerns over provisions such as a mandatory 60-day halt during agricultural seasons, which he said would further limit employment opportunities for rural workers.
The BJP-led central government had claimed that the new scheme would transform rural India, but in reality it is turning out to be detrimental to people’s livelihoods, he said.
“The crisis in rural India due to the stalling of MNREGA is beginning to unfold. Given the Centre’s past record in handling such situations, there is growing concern over the impact on rural livelihoods,” Kharge said.
