Poor people don't get troubled from our government, opposition finding stones in curd: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Responding to Opposition's uproar over cancellation of BPL card, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the poor are not troubled with the Congress government and that the opposition is trying to find stones in the curd.
Furthermore he said, "It is the Congress government, not the BJP, that has implemented important schemes for the people including ration card, rice, pension, land for the poor, shelter scheme, land for the ploughman."
Addressing the media at the KPCC office, Shivakumar criticized the BJP and former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, claiming their tenure did little to support the underprivileged.
"The BJP and Kumaraswamy have no substantial criticism to offer. During their time, they did injustice to the poor and failed to implement meaningful programs. Our government, however, ensures that the genuine poor are supported," Shivakumar asserted.
He clarified that some government employees, income tax payers, and financially well-off individuals possess BPL cards, which violates the central government’s criteria for poverty classification. "If the card of a genuinely poor person has been canceled, it will be corrected, and a new BPL card will be issued. This is a decision taken by the Chief Minister and our government," he added.
Responding to Kumaraswamy’s claim that the state’s economic situation has worsened, Shivakumar retorted, "Kumaraswamy's contributions to the state are negligible. His remarks are baseless. During his tenure, did he strengthen the state's economy or attract investments? In contrast, we are focusing on capital investments and job creation, as evidenced by initiatives like the Tech Summit."
When asked about allegations of BJP attempting to purchase MLAs, Shivakumar criticized the media for neglecting the issue. "Why isn’t the media discussing BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s ₹1,000 crore claim? Did the BJP issue a notice to Yatnal, or call his allegation false? Let the discussion begin there," he challenged.
Shivakumar reiterated his government’s commitment to strengthening the state's economy and uplifting the poor, urging the opposition to focus on constructive criticism rather than baseless allegations.
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Binny Bansal steps down from board of PhonePe
New Delhi, Nov 22: Flipkart's co-founder Binny Bansal has stepped down from the board of PhonePe, the fintech company said on Friday.
PhonePe also announced the appointment of Manish Sabharwal as an Independent Director and Chair of its Audit Committee.
In this role, Sabharwal will be instrumental in upholding the integrity and effectiveness of PhonePe's financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management practices, he company said in a release.
"PhonePe also announced that Flipkart's co-founder, Binny Bansal has stepped down from its Board of Directors. Binny acquired PhonePe in 2016 and has been on its Board since then," the release said.
Commenting on the board rejig, Sameer Nigam, CEO and Founder of PhonePe said, "I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Binny Bansal for being one of PhonePe's earliest and staunchest supporters. His active engagement, strategic guidance, and personal mentorship have profoundly enriched our discussions. Binny will be missed!"
Nigam further said that Sabharwal's depth of understanding of India's macro economy, coupled with his leadership in shaping India's policies for education, employment, and employability will be invaluable as PhonePe continues to work ahead towards shared vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Sabharwal is Vice-Chairman of Teamlease Services, India's largest staffing and human capital firm.
Bansal played an instrumental role in Flipkart's acquisition of PhonePe way back in 2016 and had been on its board since then (the payments firm separated from Flipkart in 2022).
