DK Shivakumar takes dig at Pratap Simha after HC dismisses PIL on Dasara invite
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday hit out at former BJP MP Pratap Simha, saying he was only trying to stay politically relevant after being denied a party ticket.
“Pratap Simha has not been given a ticket by his party. So, he is making attempts to show that he is politically alive. I wish him well,” Shivakumar told reporters at Vidhana Soudha.
He was responding to questions about the Karnataka High Court’s decision to dismiss Pratap Simha’s PIL that had challenged the government’s move to invite writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the state’s Dasara festivities.
“The court has delivered justice. We bow to our judiciary. Ours is a democratic system, and today we are celebrating Democracy Day. Our vote is our right. The ballot is stronger than the bullet. This government has been chosen by the people with their votes, and this decision is that of a popularly elected government,” he said.
Shivakumar added that the Constitution stands for equality and provides space for all religions. “We must respect every faith. How can anyone say don’t pray to Chamundeshwari Devi or don’t visit Chamundi Hills? The government has taken a decision within the framework of the Constitution. Leaders like Pratap Simha should read the Constitution properly to understand their rights. Unfortunately, the BJP has no respect for it. We are committed to protecting the Constitution and all communities,” he asserted.
He further said, “Courts also function based on the Constitution. We too work under its principles. Even our oath of office is in the name of the Constitution.”
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Explosion in Molakera village: Minister Eshwara Khandre inquiries about health of injured
Bidar: District In-charge Minister Eshwara Khandre visited the injured in the mysterious explosion that took place in Molakera village of Humnabad taluk and are currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital. The minister visited the hospital this morning and enquired about the health condition of the injured.
Speaking to reporters after the hospital visit, Khandre described the incident as deeply painful and unfortunate. “Yesterday’s explosion in Molakera village is extremely tragic. Four children sustained burn injuries, while two adults were seriously injured. One of them has been shifted to Solapur and the other to Hyderabad for advanced medical treatment,” he said.
He assured that all the injured are receiving proper medical care and that the district administration is closely monitoring their condition. “Doctors have been instructed to provide the best possible treatment to the injured,” the minister said.
Khandre said that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion and identify those responsible. “The government has taken this incident very seriously. I met the Chief Minister yesterday and briefed him on the facts of the incident,” he said.
He further announced that the government will bear the entire cost of medical treatment for all the injured. “Strict legal action will be taken against whoever is found responsible after the investigation,” he assured, while appealing to the villagers not to panic
