HC Mahadevappa, UT Khader demand BJP's apology for blowing Paresh Mesta case out of proportion
Bengaluru: Former minister Dr. H C Mahadevappa has criticized the BJP for its silence following the CBI report that Uttara Kannada youth Paresh Mestra’s death was accidental and not the outcome of any communal hatred.
Sangh Parivar activists and even BJP leaders Shobha Karandlaje and MP Anant Kumar Hegde had claimed that Paresh’s death in 2017 was a result of communal hatred and staged a protest, demanding that the CBI investigate the incident. The CBI has now submitted a report to Honnavar Court that Mesta’s death was accidental, and not a murder.
Following the submission of the CBI report, Mahadevappa tweeted, “BJP members had created a ruckus on media, calling Mesta’s death as an attack on and murder of Hindus. Why are they silent now?”
He stated, “There have also been reports that a murder suspect in the Mesta death case was given a job with the government. This news, however, puts the CBI report on the death under the line of suspicion.”
He also demanded that leaders, who use the names of Hindus very freely in politics, like Shobha Karandlaje, Anant Kumar Hegde, C T Ravi, and Nalin Kumar Kateel should publicly apologize to the people for making such a blind and false claim regarding Mesta’s death.
Similarly, Deputy Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, UT Khader also made a scratching attack on BJP regarding the issue and said added that the case is proof that the party likes to play politics over the deceased.
ಪರೇಶ್ ಮೇಸ್ತಾ ಸಾವನ್ನು ಹಿಂದೂಗಳ ಹತ್ಯೆ ಎಂದು ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಅರಚಾಡಿದ್ದ @BJP4Karnataka ಯವರು ಈಗ ಏನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ?
— Dr H.C.Mahadevappa (@CMahadevappa) October 4, 2022
ಇದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಪರೇಶ್ ಮೇಸ್ತಾ ಕೊಲೆ ಆರೋಪಿ ಎನ್ನಲಾದ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯೋರ್ವನಿಗೆ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಒಳಗೆ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಸುದ್ದಿ ವರದಿಯಾಗಿರುವುದು ಸಿಬಿಐ ನೀಡಿರುವ ರಿಪೋರ್ಟ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅನುಮಾನ ಮೂಡುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿದೆ
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Vijay secures majority support, set to stake claim to form Tamil Nadu govt
Chennai: After four days of political uncertainty and intense negotiations in Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay is learnt to have secured the numbers required to form the government, sources said.
Supporters gathered outside Vijay’s residence in Chennai on Friday evening, raising slogans in support of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam soon after reports emerged that the party had managed to secure majority support.
Sources said Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar on Friday evening to stake claim to form the government. The meeting is likely to take place around 6 pm.
In its electoral debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK won 108 out of the 234 seats, dealing a major blow to the 62-year political dominance of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
However, Governor Arlekar had reportedly made it clear that the party would not be invited to form the government without proving a clear majority. Even after two rounds of discussions on Wednesday and Thursday, the Governor is learnt to have maintained his stand that letters of support from at least 118 MLAs must be submitted in the 234-member Assembly.
Apart from Vijay, TVK had the backing of 107 MLAs. Vijay had contested from Tiruchy (East) and Perambur constituencies and won both seats, meaning he would have to resign from one seat before taking oath. This increased the need for additional support.
Amid the political developments, five MLAs from the Congress party, which reportedly moved away from the DMK-led alliance, extended support to Vijay. Vijay also held discussions with leaders of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India.
The VCK, CPI(M) and CPI had so far been allies of the DMK. At the same time, political discussions intensified in the state over speculation that the DMK could even explore a post-poll understanding with its long-time rival AIADMK to prevent an alternative government from taking shape.
Reports had been circulating since Friday afternoon that the VCK and Left parties were likely to support Vijay. Sources later said that the VCK, CPI(M) and CPI agreed to extend the support of two MLAs each, helping TVK cross the required majority mark.
All eyes are now on the Governor’s next move and the official announcement regarding the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu.
