Siddaramaiah demands thorough investigation in WB BJP MLA's death who was found hanging near house
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, Siddaramaiah on Monday called for a thorough investigation into the death of West Bengal BJP MLA Debendra Nath Roy, who was found hanging near his house on Monday.
Siddaramaiah in a tweet on Monday evening said that if the incident was murder for any reason, the perpetrators must be punished after a thorough investigation into the matter.
He also expressed his condolences to his well-wishers in the tweet.
Earlier, the official account of West Bengal BJP had shared the video of the dead body of Debendra Nath, hanging near his house and had alleged that he was first killed and then hung. In the tweet, the party had further alleged that the killing of the MLA was revenge for joining the BJP in 2019.
Shocking to know that @BJP4Bengal MLA Debendra Nath Ray was found hanging near his house. Thorough investigation should be initiated & if the incident is a murder for any reason, the guilty should be punished.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 13, 2020
My condolences to his well wishers and may his soul rest in peace.
Body of Shri Debendra Nath Ray, BJP MLA from Hemtabad, a reserved seat, in Uttar Dinajpur, was found hanging like this in Bindal, near his village home. People are of the clear opinion that he was first killed & then hung.
— BJP Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) July 13, 2020
His crime? He joined the BJP in 2019.
Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Zqbh1BZZIq
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
