Dushyant Chautala extends support to Congress amid Haryana government crisis
Chandigarh: Former deputy chief minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala, declared his support for Bhupinder Singh Hooda of the Congress party, signalling a potential move to topple the BJP-led government. This announcement comes on the heels of three Independent MLAs withdrawing their support from the ruling BJP, further destabilising the government in Haryana.
Chautala stressed on the weakened position of the BJP, citing the withdrawal of MLAs and the resignation of key figures, which has left the government short of a simple majority. He urged Chief Minister Nayab Saini to resign on moral grounds in light of these developments.
With the BJP now tentatively holding 40 out of 88 seats in the Assembly, the balance of power appears to be shifting. Chautala's Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), which had previously formed a coalition with the BJP, is now considering its options following the breakdown of their alliance.
In response to questions about potential defections within his own party, Chautala asserted the authority of party discipline, stating that MLAs must adhere to party directives.
In response to the BJP’s assertion that a no-confidence motion cannot be brought in the House within six months, Chautala said, “The no-confidence motion that was moved in the House was against the previous government that ended with the previous government’s tenure itself. Now, there is a new government in place. Thus, a new no-confidence motion can be moved.”
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
