CM Kumaraswamy meets Jarkiholi brothers
Bengaluru: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday held discussions with Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi and MLA Satish Jarkiholi brothers. It has been reported that the chief minister succeeded in convincing the brothers.
Talks were held between Jarkiholi brothers and Kumaraswamy for about one hour at the Taj West-end Hotel in the city. Speaking to reporters after the meet, the Jarkiholi brothers said that they had no dissatisfaction with the government. The entire problem is solved. We are not going to any resort, and we are not going anywhere. Similarly, we have not demanded the DCM post, they clarified.
“We have mentioned our resentment with the Chief Minister regarding several issues. The CM has promised to solve all those problems. Meanwhile, we have discussed with the Chief Minister about the development of Belgavi and our constituency. We have put forward the demand for a suitable ministerial berth for Scheduled Tribes in Bellary,” the duo said.
MLA Satish Jarkiholi said that he is going to Delhi to meet party high command, tomorrow.
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VHP warns of statewide stir in Karnataka against move to ease cattle transport law
Udupi (Karnataka) (PTI): The VHP on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, accusing the state government of weakening a law that has deterred illegal cattle transport.
The organisation's Go Raksha Wing, Karnataka South, has also announced district-level protests on December 8.
According to officials, the existing law mandates a bank guarantee for securing the release of vehicles seized for alleged illegal cattle transportation.
On December 4, the state Cabinet proposed an amendment enabling the release of such vehicles on an indemnity bond instead.
Addressing reporters in Udupi, VHP leader and Prantha Goraksha Pramukh Sunil K R, said the government's move amounted to "sympathy for cattle lifters" and claimed that it was part of broader actions "targeting Hindus".
He argued that the law in its current form is stringent and has played a crucial role in reducing incidents of illegal cattle transport and theft.
Under the Act, vehicles involved in offences can be surrendered and, upon conviction, permanently seized by authorities. "Diluting these provisions will embolden offenders," Sunil said.
The VHP leader warned that easing the process of vehicle release would not only encourage violators but also result in rising cruelty against cattle.
Sunil further claimed that the strict enforcement of the 2020 law had brought down cases of cattle-related offences significantly. Rolling back these provisions, he said, could reverse those gains and would lead to an increase in illegal transport.
He reiterated that the government must reconsider its decision and preserve the integrity of the existing law.
