I will accept the verdict as god's gift: DK Shivakumar on disproportionate assets case
Sakaleshpur: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has expressed his trust in both God and the judiciary, stating that he will accept whatever verdict is delivered in the ongoing disproportionate assets case as "God's gift." Shivakumar made this statement while addressing the media in Hebbanahalli, Sakaleshpur, after inspecting the progress of the Yettinahole project.
When questioned about the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) application to the High Court to probe his assets, Shivakumar reiterated his faith in the legal process. "I have faith in God and the court," he said.
Shivakumar also discussed the Yettinahole irrigation project, which he described as an ambitious initiative of the government. He stated that the project, which is currently undergoing a pilot test, will benefit 75 lakh people across seven districts, including Tumakuru, Chikkamagaluru, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, and parts of Ramanagara.
The project is currently pumping 550 cusecs of water, with plans to increase this amount sixfold. Shivakumar said that despite initial criticism, the project has progressed well, and the criticisms have now subsided.
He announced that a large-scale inauguration ceremony would be held, with live telecasts and representatives from all concerned departments and political parties invited to participate. "This program will be organized at key locations to ensure maximum participation," he added.
In response to questions regarding a complaint filed against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, Shivakumar downplayed the issue, stating that the CM had not taken any action that would warrant such complaints.
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Fan tries to die by suicide over Nikhil Kumaraswamy's bypoll loss
Bengaluru: Channapatna JD(S) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who lost the byelection to C.P. Yogeshwar of Congress, on Sunday consoled a fan who reportedly attempted to end his life and requested him not to repeat such acts.
Manjunath, fondly called Abhi, had even penned a letter before taking the dangerous step. Nikhil, who called on Manjunath at the latter’s home in Kudloor in Channapatna, expressed shock and sadness over the incident.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy reassured Manjunath, expressing his support during the difficult time. He told him that he was deeply troubled to learn of this incident and emphasised that he would stand by him. Nikhil also promised to offer assistance in any way he could, including helping him secure employment opportunities in the future, as reported by the Deccan Herald.
He also reminded Manjunath of the importance of his children’s well-being, urging him to focus on their future. “Please, look at the faces of your growing children. Even I have a three-year-old son. The children are young, let us take care of their future also. I will arrange some job opportunities for you. I might not be an MLA but this is a challenge. I will get you employed,” he said.
Nikhil told media persons that he is extremely hurt more by Manjunath’s attempt to die than by his loss in the election. “At 7:30 a.m., we got a message that in Valetoopu, Manjunath had consumed poison yesterday. In Channapatna, our workers and leaders have built this party with zeal. Let the admiration be there in your hearts but if it crosses the line, your families get hurt and we get very pained by it,” he was quoted as saying by the publication.
Speaking of his byelection loss, Nikhil reiterated that the JD(S) had got its traditional votes, but that the votes of a particular community went against the party.
“Deve Gowda gave reservation to a community. We tried our last attempt to take that community into confidence. But they conveyed to us that they do not require us. In future, we will take other communities into confidence,” he remarked in a veiled reference to Muslims.
Nikhil lost the election by a margin of 25,413 votes to Congress candidate C.P. Yogeshwar.
