Nanjangudu BJP MLA 'insults' Ambedkar: Video goes viral on social media
Mysuru: A video claiming Nanjangud BJP MLA Harshvardhan insulted Dr. BR Ambedkar's statue has gone viral on social media.
During his visit to Nanjangud on Saturday, Social Welfare Minister Priyanka Kharge had gone to garland the statue of Ambedkar, located on the Nanjangud-Chamarajanagar bypass road.
Subsequently, Kharge and MP R.Dhruvanarayan garlanded the statue, but MLA Harshavardhan is seen throwing flowers at the statue reluctantly and getting engaged with the minister. A video of this incident is widely being circulated on social media and being criticized.
Slipped up due to work pressure: MLA Harshavardhan
I have great respect for Baba Saheb Ambedkar. I slipped up following work pressure. I had to explain Minister Kharge about the constituency's development. I seek an apology from the public, the MLA said.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
