Karnataka: No confusion in cabinet, all ministers working in unison says Minister ST Somashekhar
Bengaluru: Cooperation Minister S T Somashekhar has assured that there is no tension or any tussle in the Karnataka state cabinet led by CM Yediyurappa.
“There are no issues of integrity among the ministers, who are all working in unison” he added.
The minister, who was addressing a press conference in the city, said that the opposition members have been trying to oppose merely for the sake of doing so. “All ministers are traveling to districts and undertaking development work in a commendable manner,” he insisted.
“The government has no intention of ordering a statewide lockdown. Since the situation is still serious, however, the district in-charge ministers and deputy commissioners have been told to take the decision for their respective districts. The chief minister has given them complete power with regard to declaring lockdown in their respective districts,” said Somashekhar.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
