It’s inevitable to support ‘separate state fight’: BJP MLA Nehru Olekar
Bengaluru, July 29: Despite the BJP’s Core Committee’s decision against supporting the ‘Separate State fight’, Haveri BJP MLA Nehru Olekar said that it was inevitable to support the ‘Separate State Fight’ and his statement attracted anger from his own party men.
Speaking to reporters at Haveri on Sunday, he said that Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has been discriminating the North Karnataka. Kumaraswamy’s attitude was the main reason for the separate state fight. North Karnataka was meted out with injustice in the Budget, he said.
The BJP government had sanctioned a medical college to Haveri district. But the previous Siddaramaiah government and HD Kumaraswamy –led JDS-Congress coalition government have not responded to it. The North Karnataka was completely neglected due to which the people of this region were enraged and raising a voice for separate state, he said.
If the discriminatory attitude of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy continued further, it would be inevitable for him to support the North Karnataka bandh call given on August 2, he said.
No personal politics
Expressing his displeasure over Olekar’s statement, Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti said that if North Karnataka was really neglected, steps should be taken to rectify it. It was not fair to raise voice for a separate state for his personal political gains. Swamijis should keep themselves away from politics. Some swamijis have been poking their nose in separate state issue. Why should swamijis need politics? He was against the separate state issue, he said.
“Those who do not have the knowledge about whole Karnataka are demanding for separate state and they are selfish. They do not know why unification of Karnataka and states based on languages were formed due to which they are giving foolish statements. I am also North Karnataka MLA. But I accept the North Karnataka development issue”.
- Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and Badami MLA
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Judiciary not here to perform Opposition’s role: Former CJI DY Chandrachud
New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in an exclusive interview with ANI, addressed recent remarks made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who stated that the Opposition has taken it upon themselves to "do the task of the judiciary." Responding to this, Chandrachud clarified that the judiciary's role is to scrutinise laws and ensure they are consistent with the Constitution, not to serve as an opposition force.
"People should not presume that the judiciary should perform the role of the opposition in Parliament or state legislatures. Too often, there's a misconception that the judiciary must act as an opposition. We are here to scrutinise laws and assess executive action for its consistency with the law and the Constitution," said the former CJI.
He further emphasised that in a democracy, there is a distinct space for political opposition and that using the judiciary to fulfil such a role undermines its primary function. "What people try to do is use the judiciary to shoot from its shoulders and convert the Court into a space for political opposition," Chandrachud remarked.
Rahul Gandhi had earlier commented, "We are alone working on behalf of the media, investigative agencies, and judiciary also. This is the reality of India."
When questioned about interactions with leaders from both the Opposition and the ruling party, Chandrachud explained that social interactions are natural during official meetings, such as those required for appointments. "After official discussions, spending a few minutes socialising over tea is normal. We are human beings after all," he said, adding that such moments do not compromise judicial independence.
Regarding the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to his residence during Ganpati Puja, Chandrachud called it a social courtesy. "Such visits are not unique. Prime Ministers have visited judges’ homes on social occasions or even during times of personal loss. These courtesies do not affect the independence of our work," he said.
In September, PM Modi’s visit to Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja drew criticism from Opposition parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, over potential conflict of interest. However, Chandrachud maintained that these interactions are part of elementary social courtesy and do not impact the judiciary's independence.
