Bommai questions CM Siddaramaiah’s response to Minister Patil’s letter on illegal mining
Gadag: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai has raised concerns over the state government’s silence on Law Minister H.K. Patil’s letter, which expressed dissatisfaction with the government's handling of illegal mining cases.
Speaking to the media in Gadag, Bommai pointed out that 90% of the illegal mining cases registered remain unresolved, a serious issue raised by a sitting minister from the ruling government itself. “It is now up to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to respond. The people of Karnataka are watching,” he said.
He further noted that H.K. Patil has demanded a special court and a high-level probe into the mining cases. While several SITs and CBI investigations are already underway, Bommai questioned whether Patil would also support a probe into alleged lease renewals done during Siddaramaiah’s previous term in 2017–18, just before a central law mandated e-auctioning of mining leases.
Bommai also referred to corruption allegations against SIT officials and hinted that earlier mining lease renewals may have been selectively granted by the state government.
Responding to a question about Congress MLA B.R. Patil’s remarks on corruption in the allocation of government housing, Bommai remarked, “B.R. Patil often raises serious issues, but no one in the Congress respects his words. It is clear that those who speak against corruption have no dignity or space in the Congress party.”
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
