Siddaramaiah slams Sriramulu over “only God can save us” remark, questions why you are in power?
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah has on Thursday slammed Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu's over his remarks the only God can save people from Coronavirus.
Taking a dig at the Health Minister, Siddaramaiah asked why the BJP was holding onto power in the state if they are unable to save people from the Coronavirus.
The former chief minister was addressing a press meet on Thursday, saying the health minister had no moral right to remain in the position after making such a statement instead of striving further at fighting the virus.
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“Hoping for divine intervention is acceptable only when the government has reached its last leg in trying to control the virus and to save the people. Our government still has funds and power but is yet to put in its full efforts at the work. If the health minister already makes such statements, it would be appropriate for him to resign from his post,” Siddaramaiah said.
Further, he tweeted, “The people in Karnataka are currently being saved by the Almighty and not the government. But, He will not save the treacherous and the corrupt. Let them not hope so. An offering of a gold crown did not lead Lord Thirupathi Thimmappa to save the donor.”
Siddaramaiah promised to support the Asha workers who are struggling to get basic facilities including a salary hike for volunteers helping out against the Coronavirus. “I will try to bring the matter to the notice of the concerned to get the response of the government,” he added.
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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
