R. Ashoka criticises Congress for delaying internal reservation implementation
Bengaluru: Opposition leader R. Ashoka expressed his discontent, accusing the Congress government of delaying the implementation of internal reservations despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approval. Speaking to the press on Sunday, Ashoka stated that the BJP government had previously attempted to implement the reservations, but the Congress administration continues to stall.
Ashoka criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other Congress leaders for making grand statements on internal reservations and caste census while failing to take action. He pointed out that the Supreme Court had granted the authority to state governments to implement internal reservations and highlighted the BJP's efforts in this direction during their previous term. He added that Prime Minister Modi had approved the reservations during his visit to Telangana, yet Congress remains indecisive.
Ashoka also took a jibe at the Congress government, suggesting that it might form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on the internal reservation and caste census matters, similar to the SITs already established. He sarcastically remarked that different laws seem to apply to BJP leaders like Munirathna and a different law applies to people like Vinay Kulkarni, suggesting the formation of a "double SIT" to reveal the truth behind the investigations being conducted by the SIT.
BJP does not need Congress's judicial certificates
Ashoka further alleged that Congress leaders had embezzled funds from the MUDA and Valmiki Development Corporation, to which the BJP had strongly protested. He referred to the stay order issued by the courts in B.S. Yediyurappa's case, contrasting it with the ongoing investigations into the MUDA and Valmiki Development Corporation scandals, which face no legal barriers.
He emphasised that the judiciary is the highest authority in the country and that the BJP will be vindicated through legal channels. Ashoka criticised Congress for acting as if it were the judiciary, declaring that no one needs such self-appointed oversight. He accused Congress of looting the country for nearly 60 years and questioned its moral authority, stating that no one requires a clean chit from them.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
