Will remain active in Karnataka politics, says Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru (PTI): Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday asserted that he will continue to remain active in Karnataka politics and will not distance himself from the State's political affairs.
"I will not move away from state politics. I will continue to remain active in state politics," the JD(S) second-in-command said, dismissing speculation about his role being limited to the Centre.
While speaking to reporters, he said, "I am in politics. It is the people of the state who will decide where I should be. Based on the wishes of the people, I will decide when to return to state politics".
Though he had been entrusted with responsibilities at the Centre, there is no escaping from state politics, he added.
Referring to political alignments, Kumaraswamy said the JD(S) is a part of the NDA and it will not allow any confusion within the bloc.
He said the objective was to ensure good governance in Karnataka.
He added that he was closely observing the functioning of the State administration.
Referring to the Shidlaghatta incident where a Congress leader Rajeev Gowda abused the City Municipal Corporation Commissioner Amrutha Gowda for removing his banner, Kumaraswamy expressed concern over the growing pressure on officials.
"In the Shidlaghatta case, I have already informed the chief secretary. So far, there has been no response," he said.
Calling the incident unfortunate, he said political party workers and leaders should not behave inappropriately with officials. If strict action is taken in one or two cases, it will serve as a lesson.
The Union Minister alleged that pressure was being exerted on officials to carry out illegal activities. Such incidents happen when the government is not functioning properly.
Kumaraswamy also cautioned officials against compromising their integrity.
"If officials indulge in illegal activities for promotions or postings, they will have to face the consequences," Kumaraswamy said, advising them to work with a clear conscience and adhere to government rules.
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Delhi man gets life term for raping minor daughter several times; sullied 'most sacred' relation
New Delhi (PTI): A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old daughter, saying the convict shamefully shattered the most sacred relationship.
Additional Sessions Judge Amit Sahrawat was hearing arguments on the sentencing of a 37-year-old man, who had been earlier convicted for rape and Section 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the POCSO Act.
Special public prosecutor Aaditya Kumar argued that the convict did not deserve any leniency as he had shaken society's conscience.
In an order dated January 9, the court said, "The SPP has rightly submitted that the convict has shamefully shattered this most sacred relation of humanity. It (the crime) is further aggravated by the fact that he repeatedly raped the victim."
It said the convict was required to be dealt with an "iron hand" as he was the victim's father.
The court then sentenced him to life imprisonment "for the remainder of his natural life."
On compensation, the court noted the victim's submissions that she was still undergoing mental trauma and that she was besieged by the "horrible memories."
Observing it was a fit case for the grant of compensation, the court awarded her Rs 10.5 lakh.
