What promises have you fulfilled, Sonia asks Modi
Vijayapura, May 8: Have you fulfilled any one of the promises made to the people of the country four years ago? What have you done for farmers, youth, women, children and aged people in these four years, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Addressing a rally at Babaleshwar in the district on Tuesday, Sonia Gandhi asked Modi about his works for the welfare of farmers, youth, middle class people, women, children, backward classes, dalits and minorities of the country. Why did you appoint Lok Pal even after four years for containing corruption? What model are you following to control corruption? Is it the model of those who sit beside you at the stage or the model of your close friend’s son, she questioned.
Making the country Congress-free is the main job for Modi as the Prime Minister. He is a good speaker and artiste. If he could feed the bellies of the poor through his good speeches, let him do such speeches more. He should understand that just speeches would not fill the bellies. People need have food, medicine in hospitals to be healthy, women should be empowered, youth should get jobs and farmers should get facilities. All these would not come from just speeches. The prices of essential commodities were sky rocketing. Poor and middle class people have been facing the problem. Unable to identify this, Modi government has been increasing the prices of petroleum products, she said.
Modi has cultivated a habit of lying. He has taken the history of the country lightly. He has been using the names of great personalities and soldiers of the country for his political gains. All such acts would not bring good to a Prime Minister. Have you seen such a Prime Minister who keeps silent when he confront major issues and speak when it is not necessary, she asked.
The steps taken by Siddaramaiah-led government for the welfare of all sections of the society are really commendable. This has placed the Karnataka in number one position in the country. Siddaramaiah government has implemented various pro-people programmes like Anna Bhagya, Krishi Bhagya, Krishi Yantra Dhare, Indira canteen and others. But the BJP leaders have been opposing such programmes. When the Congress introduced MNREGS to ensure jobs to the people, BJP had opposed it. When Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sought Prime Minister Modi’s appointment to apprise him of the drought situation and place a demand for compensation for farmers, Modi did not give time to meet Siddaramaiah and thus insulted the farmers and their families. But for BJP ruling states, the Modi government has granted thousands of crores. Is it the real ‘Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas’, Sonia asked.
Siddaramaiah has waived of loans of over 22 lakh farmers and implemented various programmes for farmers. Vijayapura is the land of great saints, personalities and the centre of Basava philosophy which advocated equality and brotherhood. But Narendra Modi has given new promises and sown the seeds of hatred. But the Congress would not allow the BJP to make it success, she added.
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
