We are preparing to retaliate against BJP's march: DCM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has stated that preparations are underway to respond to the BJP's march, highlighting that there are 30 alleged scams from the time of the BJP government. "We will uncover one scam every day," Shivakumar declared.
When asked about HD Kumaraswamy’s accusations related to a pen drive issue and his subsequent allegations against Prithangowda, Shivakumar suggested postponing that discussion. "Let's not talk about that now; we'll address it later. For now, let’s focus on our response to their padayatra. Once we have a clear outline of their march, we will decide our agenda," he said.
Commenting on the potential conflicts within the BJP's padayatra alliance, Shivakumar remarked, "Neither Kumaraswamy, nor I, nor the BJP, can escape party politics. I hope Kumaraswamy will maintain his party and political presence. There may be conflicts in the alliance due to this issue."
He added, “The BJP has won around 10 constituencies in the Lok Sabha elections with support from JD(S). The BJP's attempt to overshadow JD(S) leadership could create tension. If JD(S) and BJP merge, it could lead to further complications.”
Shivakumar emphasized Bengaluru’s significance, stating, “Bengaluru is crucial as it contributes the highest tax revenue to the central government. World leaders and global investors are interested in Bengaluru. During Manmohan Singh's tenure, several infrastructure projects were initiated, including the Electronic City flyover and the Airport flyover. With increased population, military land is now needed for the ring road.”
He noted that discussions have been held with the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Urban Development to secure grants for various projects, including the tunnel road. The Deputy Chief Minister also mentioned that the Prime Minister has promised to consider their request for earlier disbursement of budgeted grants.
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Man arrested with Rs 2.54-crore heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): Police have arrested a man and seized over 500 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.54 crore in the illicit market from him in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.
The police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) made the drug seizure in Santacruz in the western suburbs. The operation was conducted by the Kandivali unit of the ANC on Thursday as part of a special crackdown against drug trafficking in the area, they said.
Acting on specific inputs, an ANC team conducted a raid in Santacruz (East) and intercepted a man. During a search, the team recovered 508 grams of high-grade heroin from his possession, an official said.
The seized contraband, a highly addictive, opioid drug derived from morphine, is estimated to be worth Rs 2.54 crore in the international market, he informed.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against the man under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and he was formally placed under arrest in the early hours of Friday.
The police are currently investigating the source of the drug and trying to identify the intended recipients of the consignment, he said.
