CM Siddaramaiah reaffirms continuation of guarantee schemes amid speculation
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that the five guarantee schemes introduced by the government will continue unabated, despite recent discussions suggesting their possible termination following the Congress's underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka.
Speaking to the media on Friday at Mandakalli Airport, Siddaramaiah clarified, "The guarantee projects will persist. These are programs aimed at uplifting the poor, not election tools. They are designed to empower the economically and socially disadvantaged, and thus, they will not be stopped."
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Addressing the election results, he remarked, "We have not suffered a setback in the Lok Sabha elections. Previously, we secured one seat, and this time, we won nine seats. Although we did not meet our expectations, we have made some progress."
Commenting further on the election outcomes, Siddaramaiah noted, "The fact that we lost in Mysuru but won in Chamarajanagar, where we had previously been defeated, indicates some progress. We have observed a 13% increase in votes."
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
