JD (S) is not secular party as it has joined hands with BJP: Siddaramaiah
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said “The JD(S) is no more a secular party as it joined hands with the BJP a decade ago to form government.”
He passed this comment while speaking at a meet-the-press event in the city.
During the meet that was organised by the Mysuru District Journalists’ Association, the chief minister called JD (s) leaders “opportunists”.
He said the Congress was not making a pre-poll alliance with any party, but if it were to join hands with anyone, it would only be with secular parties. When reporters asked him whether the party would choose the JD(S) as its ally in case of a hung Assembly, Mr. Siddaramaiah responded: “The JD(S) is not a secular party. It is no more a secular party as it joined hands with the BJP a decade ago to form government.”
He also accused the JD(S) of being hand in glove with the BJP. “With none of their leaders attacking each other and targeting only me in their campaigns, their hidden agenda is clear,” he said.
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Adequate LPG stock in Chhattisgarh, no need to panic, says CM Sai
Raipur (PTI): Amid reports of shortage of commercial LPG cylinder in several parts of the country due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday assured people that they need not worry about the availability of cooking gas in the state.
He asserted that adequate stock of LPG as well as petrol and diesel was available in the state.
Sai said in a statement that authorities have been directed to regularly monitor stock at gas agencies and keep a close watch on the supply chain. Necessary instructions were issued to officials in all districts to ensure a smooth supply of LPG.
The chief minister instructed officials to take strict action if any complaint of black marketing or hoarding of LPG cylinders is received.
Sai urged state residents not to pay attention to rumours and to book cooking gas cylinders as per their actual requirement.
The government was fully alert to ensure the availability of essential commodities to citizens, he emphasised.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh Hotel and Restaurant Association has issued an advisory to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food businesses across the state, urging them to maintain calm and avoid panic buying.
In the advisory, Taranjeet Singh Hora, president of the association, asked members to maintain coordination and immediately inform it about any major disruption in LPG supply.
He cautioned businesses against hoarding cylinders, saying such practices could worsen the situation for the entire hospitality sector.
The association advised hotels and restaurants to prioritise essential kitchen operations, core menu items and already committed banquet events.
Use electric cooking equipment wherever possible for emergency and staff kitchens such as induction cooktops, electric hot plates, electric rice cookers and kettles, the advisory stated.
