Siddaramaiah, DVS in war of words on Twitter
Mysuru, Dec 31: A war of words has triggered between former Chief Ministers D.V. Sadananda Gowda and Siddaramaiah on social networking site Twitter. Siddaramaiah hit back to Sadananda Gowda on Twitter.
DV Sadananda Gowda on Twitter commented, "Mr. Siddaramaiah, From when you have become so intolerant that you are unable to accept the political criticism competitively. Is it after your defeat in Chamundeshwari, or it is a result of losing the Chief Minister's chair? One who does not climb the saddle is neither gallant nor valiant. This is a new trick to hide your party's worm. Kannadigas are not fools to believe your filthy words."
Siddaramaiah replied, "@DVSBJP, you have said your experience correctly, One who does not climb the saddle is neither gallant nor valiant... Haven't you run away from the CM's post in a mere 11 months."
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
