Din in K'taka Legislative Council over Cong MLC using 'derogatory' remarks against PM Modi
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Council on Tuesday witnessed an uproarious scene over the alleged derogatory remarks made by Congress MLC Nazeer Ahmed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During a discussion in the Council on Monday, Ahmed made the derogatory remarks, which led to furore with the opposition BJP demanding an unconditional apology.
The din continued on Tuesday as well, with the BJP members trooping into the well of the House raising slogans against Ahmed.
Chairperson Basavaraj Horatti too gave a ruling that Ahmed should tender an unconditional apology.
The Congress MLC said he said so because he found it objectionable to call Modi as Vishwa Guru when Mahatma Gandhi is revered as Vishwa Guru.
He even said he is ready for suspension.
As the chaos continued, Horatti adjourned the proceedings of the House.
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Bagalkot: Siddaramaiah made false promises to farmers, alleges B.Y. Vijayendra
Bagalkot: BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of making false promises to farmers affected by the raising of the Almatti dam height, and sought clarity on compensation and fund allocation, The New Indian Express reported.
Addressing media persons while campaigning for the bypolls in Bagalkot city, Vijayendra questioned the government’s announcement of convening a special cabinet session to address farmers’ issues.
“How much funds have actually been released? The government should explain the status of the Upper Krishna Project,” he said.
He further said that the government had, around four months ago, promised compensation of Rs 40 lakh per acre for irrigated land and Rs 30 lakh per acre for dry land to farmers likely to lose their land.
Vijayendra demanded that the government disclose how much of the promised compensation has been disbursed so far.
