Kumaraswamy must take Siddaramaiah's advice: Deve Gowda
Bengaluru: JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda said that Kumaraswamy, who is taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today, must take advise from former CM Siddaramaiah.
Speaking to media persons at his residence in Padmanabhanagar here, he said the coordination committee has been formed to look into any differences in the coalition government. Siddaramaiah is also there in the committee. Kumaraswamy must take decisions after discussing with him.
Deve Gowda said that the waiver of farmer loans could be decided only after discussions in the Coordination Committee.
"I extend my blessings to Kumaraswamy as a father rather than a party president. This is our duty as parents," he responded to media.
When asked about the formation of Third Front, Mr. Gowda replied that leaders of all the regional political parties have come from various states. "But I can not say anything about the Third Front now," he replied.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
