Opposition BJP accuses Siddaramaiah govt of minority appeasement
Bengaluru (PTI): The opposition BJP on Saturday accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state of minority appeasement, criticising its move to formulate a Rs 1,000-crore action plan for the development of minority colonies.
Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka alleged that the government is appeasing minorities by allocating Rs 1,000 crore for their benefit, whereas it is reluctant to compensate farmers affected by drought for their losses.
"Wooing of minorities while the noose (is) around the farmers' neck. The Congress government, which is reluctant to give Rs 2,000 (each) compensation to drought-affected farmers, is going to give Rs 1,000 crore to appease the minorities," Ashoka posted on social media platform X.
ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತರ ಓಲೈಕೆ
— R. Ashoka (ಆರ್. ಅಶೋಕ) (@RAshokaBJP) December 30, 2023
ರೈತರ ಕುತ್ತಿಗೆಗೆ ಕುಣಿಕೆ
ಬರದಿಂದ ಹೈರಾಣಾಗಿರುವ ರೈತರಿಗೆ 2,000 ರೂಪಾಯಿ ಪರಿಹಾರ ಕೊಡಲು ಮೀನ-ಮೇಷ ಎಣಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತರ ತುಷ್ಟೀಕರಣಕ್ಕೆ 1,000 ಕೋಟಿ ನೀಡಲು ಹೊರಟಿದೆ.
ತಮ್ಮ ಕಲ್ಲು ಹೃದಯ ಕರಗಲು ಇನ್ನೆಷ್ಟು ರೈತರು ಆತ್ಮಹತ್ಯೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು ಸಿಎಂ @siddaramaiah ನವರೇ? pic.twitter.com/1tygvlz1lc
He questioned Siddaramaiah asking how many more farmers should commit suicide to melt his "stony heart".
Siddaramaiah had on Friday directed officials concerned to formulate a Rs 1,000 crore action plan for the development of minority colonies.
The chief minister issued the direction while reviewing the progress of the Minority Welfare and Housing Departments yesterday.
He instructed that areas with sizeable minority population be identified and allocation of grants be made in the action plan.
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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
