Efforts being made to put me, CM in jail, claims Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday made a bold claim that efforts are being made to imprison both him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Speaking to the media outside his residence in Sadashivanagar, Shivakumar stated, "Efforts are going on to bring in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and me. We are ready for everything."
In his remarks, Shivakumar referenced former Prime Minister Deve Gowda's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, implying that there were attempts to protect family interests while simultaneously targeting him and Siddaramaiah. He suggested that complaints had been made against them with the intent of getting them jailed.
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Shivakumar also touched upon reports that Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot might be hesitant to investigate illegal mining activities in Sandanur dating back to 2007 when HD Kumaraswamy was the Chief Minister. He noted that the chargesheet in the case has reached the Supreme Court, which has asked for further investigation. The Lokayukta has also been involved, and the matter is awaiting a decision from the Governor.
The Deputy Chief Minister further challenged the opposition, particularly Kumaraswamy, to release property documents related to his brother, indicating that there should be transparency in the ongoing allegations. Shivakumar emphasized the importance of discussing these issues in the legislative assembly so that the next generation can be aware of the recorded facts.
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Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies at 80
New Delhi (PTI): Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.
Ruia, who co-founded metals-to-technology conglomerate Essar with his brother Ravi, died in Mumbai around 23.55 hrs on November 25, family sources said.
He had returned from the US, where he was undergoing treatment, about a month back.
His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium.
Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.
He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.
He is survived by his wife Manju and two sons Prashant and Anshuman.
