“I’ve not recommended for Vijaya Bank’s merger”
Moily seeks apology from MP Nalin Kumar
Mangaluru, Jan 16: Parliamentary Economic Standing Committee Chairman Dr M. Veerappa Moily sought apology from Lok Sabha Member Nalin Kumar Kateel for his ‘baseless’ allegation against him related to merger of Vijaya Bank.
In a statement, Moily said that Nalin Kumar has been making false statements on Vijaya Bank merger without knowing the facts. It would not suit his position. So, he should immediately tender his apology.
“I have not recommended the centre to merge the Vijaya Bank with other banks through Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs. The Committee for which he is the Chairman has not recommended the centre as alleged by the Lok Sabha Member”, he said.
Nalin Kumar who has involved in false propaganda, has his surname ‘Kateel’, which is a sacred place. By making such baseless statements, he has been trying to bring black mark. Without reading any reports, he has indulged in false propaganda like an uneducated person, which is not fair, Moily said.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
