BJP has approached cricketer Mohammed Shami to contest Lok Sabha polls from Bengal: Reports
There is growing speculation about Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami's possible foray into politics, with India Today report suggesting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has approached him to contest from the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency.
As of now, it remains uncertain whether Shami has accepted the BJP's proposal. The 33-year-old cricketer is currently in the recovery phase from an injury, and his recent surgery announcement on social media garnered well wishes, including from the Prime Minister.
Reports indicate that the BJP has discussed the idea of fielding Shami as a candidate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The focal point of this proposal is to nominate Shami for the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency, which has gained prominence due to recent incidents of violence in the Sandeshkhali village within its jurisdiction.
Shami has been absent from cricket since India's ODI World Cup campaign, where he played a crucial role, securing 24 wickets in seven matches with an impressive average of 10.70 and a strike rate of 12.20, contributing to India's journey to the final.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
