Hubballi case not the only one withdrawn, farmers', students' cases also withdrawn: G. Parameshwara
Bengaluru: "It’s not just the Hubballi case that has been withdrawn. Cases involving protests by farmers, students, and the general public have also been withdrawn," clarified Home Minister G. Parameshwara.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, "We have followed legal procedures in withdrawing the cases. If the court agrees, they will be dropped; otherwise, the cases will proceed."
He added, "We had 56 cases before us, and we have withdrawn 43 of them. These cases are not exclusively related to minorities; they include cases of protests by farmers, students, and the general public at different times. All of these cases have been withdrawn. Had we withdrawn only the Hubballi case or if all 43 cases were solely related to minorities, the BJP's allegations would have some merit. But that’s not the case; we have to look at everything with equality."
He explained that there is a set procedure for withdrawing cases. "Some have filed petitions alleging false cases, or that the applicable sections were not added, or that incidents were misrepresented. To review such petitions, a subcommittee has been formed, typically chaired by the Home Minister. We forward the petitions to the relevant department, which reviews FIRs registered at police stations and examines any flaws in evidence collection. These findings are then brought before the subcommittee."
He mentioned that the subcommittee is currently discussing the cases, including the Hubballi case, where a petition was also submitted. "It was discussed that there was no need to file cases against so many people, and the decision to withdraw the cases was made in a Cabinet meeting."
Responding to BJP's criticism, Parameshwara said, "Even when they were in power, BJP did the same in several cases. In BJP-ruled states, similar actions have been taken. For instance, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had cases against him, which were withdrawn while he was in office."
Regarding Rahul Kharge’s decision to return the Siddharth Trust land, he said, "We obtained the land without violating any laws, but since they’ve accused us, we’ve returned it. BJP sees everything through biased eyes, much like jaundice making everything appear yellow."
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Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terror: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the national security.
On the first anniversary of the military offensive against military and terror Infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the prime minister said a year later, India remains as steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem.
Modi said a year ago, Indian armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during the Operation Sindoor.
He said the forces gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam and the entire nation salutes the Indian forces for their valour.
"Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces," he said in a post on X.
At the same time, Modi said, it showcased the growing jointness among India security forces and underlined the strength that India's quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to the country's national security.
Operation Sindoor was carried out by the three defence forces along with the BSF along the western border, targeting terrorist and military facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from May 7-10, 2025.
This operation was carried out in retaliation to the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
