BS Yediyurappa Denies Responsibility for KS Eshwarappa's Son Losing Ticket
Shivamogga: Former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa stated that he is not responsible for KS Eshwarappa's son losing the ticket.
He addressed the media after inspecting the arrangements for the upcoming event at Allama Prabhu Maidan in the city on Saturday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Shivamogga on March 18.
Responding to questions about Eshwarappa's potential displeasure, Yediyurappa remarked, "Eshwarappa might be upset, but I am confident that he will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's program. He has played a significant role in party building."
Yediyurappa expressed optimism that the situation would improve, noting efforts by state leaders to communicate with Eshwarappa. He clarified that ticket distribution is decided by the Central Election Committee, and Eshwarappa's perception is mistaken.
Regarding the Modi program in Kalaburagi, Yediyurappa said that the party's goal is to win all 28 constituencies in the state. He said that victory in 26 seats is confirmed and there might be some changes in 1-2 seats. "In Shivamogga, we have already won, what is left to see is only the margin," he added.
He also said that he was ready to address any needs as directed by party leaders after the Modi program concludes.
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Man arrested with Rs 2.54-crore heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): Police have arrested a man and seized over 500 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.54 crore in the illicit market from him in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.
The police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) made the drug seizure in Santacruz in the western suburbs. The operation was conducted by the Kandivali unit of the ANC on Thursday as part of a special crackdown against drug trafficking in the area, they said.
Acting on specific inputs, an ANC team conducted a raid in Santacruz (East) and intercepted a man. During a search, the team recovered 508 grams of high-grade heroin from his possession, an official said.
The seized contraband, a highly addictive, opioid drug derived from morphine, is estimated to be worth Rs 2.54 crore in the international market, he informed.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against the man under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and he was formally placed under arrest in the early hours of Friday.
The police are currently investigating the source of the drug and trying to identify the intended recipients of the consignment, he said.
