Siddaramaiah takes jab at BJP for not electing Leader of Opposition even as govt completes 100 days
Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed deep concern over the absence of an Opposition leader in the state Assembly even after more than 100 days since the government's formation. He criticized the state's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), labeling it as feeble and ineffectual.
Addressing the media during his three-day visit to Mysuru on Monday, Siddaramaiah voiced his disappointment at the prolonged absence of an Opposition leader in the state's legislative body. He emphasized that this unprecedented situation has left the Assembly operating without an Opposition leader, hindering the proper functioning of democratic processes. The Chief Minister took a direct jab at the Karnataka BJP, asserting that the party's inability to appoint an Opposition leader reflects its own lack of direction and resources.
"We are currently witnessing a scenario where the Karnataka BJP is grappling with its own internal troubles, rendering it unable to designate a leader. The party seems to be facing a leadership crisis, and we are perplexed about the party's whereabouts within the state," Siddaramaiah stated with pointed criticism.
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Commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah aligned with Modi's statement that he and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar were instructed by the Prime Minister's office not to greet Modi upon his arrival in Bengaluru. "We adhered to the directive we received and refrained from meeting him at the airport during his visit to the state capital on Saturday," Siddaramaiah explained.
Responding to queries about Congress members who defected to the BJP, the Chief Minister expressed openness to their potential return. He admitted uncertainty regarding their intentions but affirmed the Congress party's willingness to welcome back any individual who shares the party's ideology.
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Over 50% new faces elected to Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem executive committee
Bhatkal: More than 50 per cent of the members elected to the executive committee of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem in its triennial elections are new faces, with a significant number of young members getting an opportunity in the organisation’s executive committee.
Polling for eight constituencies in different parts of Bhatkal was held on May 12, in which 24 members were elected. In addition, 20 members were elected unopposed from seven constituencies.
The keenest contest was witnessed in Constituency No. 14, where 10 candidates were in the fray for five seats.
With this, the process of electing members to the organisation’s 132-member executive council from Bhatkal and other regions has been completed.
Election Commissioner Mohiuddin Altaf Kharoori said the induction of a large number of new members into the executive committee has brought fresh enthusiasm to the organisation.
