There is Congress wave after Modi, Shah’s visit: Siddu
Bengaluru, May 7: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that there is Congress wave in the state after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amith Shah visited Karnataka and campaigned here.
Speaking to reporters at his residence at TK Layout here on Monday, he said that after the visit of Modi and Shah, the Congress has been getting good response from the people. So, the Congress would come to power with full majority, he said.
“I don’t fear this election. Those who will lose have to fear. Why should I? When captain take the lead, soldiers would follow him,” he added.
On BJP’s allegation that SIddaramaiah has got a watch from a businessman as gift, the CM said that “it is true that I have watch tied in my wrist. Is that photo released by the BJP has watch? Why should you people ask the watch issue time and again. I cannot give hundred answers for hundred lies of BJP”, he said.
When asked about Sudeep’s campaigning in Chamundeshwari, Siddaramaiah said that Sudeep said that he would come to Chamundeshwari on May 9. Since then he did not contact him. Probably, he might come on May 9. He would go to Mandya tomorrow and campaign in favour of Darshan Puttannaiah, he said.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
