Dharmasthala conspiracy case: HC issues notice to SIT, ED, six others, seeks investigation report
Belthangady: The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to seven respondents, including the Special Investigation Team (SIT), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and senior police officials, directing them to submit the investigation report in connection with the alleged conspiracy against Dharmasthala Temple.
The case was heard on October 9, following a writ petition filed by Tejas Gowda and others, who had earlier lodged a complaint with the SIT regarding the alleged conspiracy against the Dharmasthala institution.
After taking up the matter, the High Court ordered notices to be sent to the SIT, ED, Income Tax Department, Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP), Superintendent of Police, Government of Karnataka, and the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, all named as respondents in the petition.
The court directed the respondents to immediately submit detailed reports on the progress and findings of the investigation related to the complaint.
Advocate Ketan Kumar appeared on behalf of the petitioner, Tejas Gowda.
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Shivakumar opposes ‘One Nation One Election’, calls it ‘unworkable’
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday strongly opposed the central government’s proposed ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative.
Shivakumar expressed his views at a dialogue on ‘One Nation One Election’ organised by the Joint Parliamentary Study Committee.
He said the plan is a politically motivated, power-centralising scheme that would seriously damage India’s federal structure by weakening states and poses a threat to the democratic system, according to a statement from his office.
As KPCC president and deputy CM of Karnataka, he categorically rejected the proposal, stating that it is being crafted to suit the convenience of those in power at the Centre.
Shivakumar said that the Karnataka Legislative Assembly had already passed a resolution opposing ‘One Nation One Election’ and read out the resolution at the meeting.
He firmly stated that it is “not a workable plan” and added that it is “practically impossible.”
“If a government falls midterm due to political instability, a no-confidence motion, or loss of majority, what is the solution?” he asked.
“Elections are held at different times in different states for different terms. Karnataka had its election in 2023, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala had theirs in 2021, and Punjab and Telangana in 2022 and 2023, respectively. How can these elections with varying schedules be synchronised?” he asked.
He added that the proposal is a ploy to suppress the voices of regional and Opposition parties.
He also said the Karnataka government does not agree with the proposal and remains committed to the position of the Congress party’s national leadership.
