Haryana DCM Chautala promises action against officer for telling cops to 'break farmers heads'
Chandigarh, Aug 29: Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Sunday disapproved of the remarks of a duty magistrate who asked police to break farmers' heads during their protest in Karnal and promised action against him.
A 2018-batch IAS officer, deputed as duty magistrate during the farmers' protest in Karnal, was caught on camera asking police to break farmers' heads .
Deputy CM-cum-JJP leader Chautala promised the action against the magistrate amid mounting opposition's attack against the M L Khattar government over the Saturday lathicharge on farmers and their demand of strict action against the magistrate.
The 2018-batch IAS officer's video has gone viral. Using such a language by an IAS officer is condemnable, said Chautala.
I think during their training, officers are taught how to face such situations and how to maintain balance in their actions. But what he said clearly does not meet the ethical standards which are expected from such officers, said Chautala, censuring the officer's remark.
Definitely, whatever action is deemed fit, the government will take it, he said.
The deputy chief minister, however, also condemned the farmers' violence, including stone-pelting at police, during their protest in Karnal.
Do you support the kind of action which was seen from the other side? he asked.
Referring to the Karnal incident, he said he was saddened by the events but questioned the ultimate motive of farmer leaders.
I am saddened by the events, but I want to ask through the media where are those 40 leaders. After all, what is their ultimate motive? he asked.
He also questioned why Haryana has been made the epicentre of protests.
Chautala asserted that there was "no insecurity or fear among farmers" over the farm laws but "some farm leaders and middlemen are fuelling the agitation using their shoulder".
They want to weaken Haryana's agrarian economy, they want to break its system. They want to put Haryana under turmoil. Why this movement is not going to Punjab, Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh, why are the people of Haryana being provoked? he asked.
Their aim is to destabilise the Haryana economy, Chautala said.
He said new mandis are being built in Haryana, crops are being procured at Minimum Support Price, what, after all, is the issue left here?
The JJP leader said the Centre is even open to amendments in farm laws, but despite that, the unions are not coming forward for talks.
Unless the talks are held, no solution can be found, Chautala said.
He also insinuated that the farmers' agitation in Haryana will last till the Punjab polls.
It will become clear in five months if this prolonged agitation is not because of the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab, he said.
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Vijay secures majority support, set to stake claim to form Tamil Nadu govt
Chennai: After four days of political uncertainty and intense negotiations in Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay is learnt to have secured the numbers required to form the government, sources said.
Supporters gathered outside Vijay’s residence in Chennai on Friday evening, raising slogans in support of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam soon after reports emerged that the party had managed to secure majority support.
Sources said Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar on Friday evening to stake claim to form the government. The meeting is likely to take place around 6 pm.
In its electoral debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK won 108 out of the 234 seats, dealing a major blow to the 62-year political dominance of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
However, Governor Arlekar had reportedly made it clear that the party would not be invited to form the government without proving a clear majority. Even after two rounds of discussions on Wednesday and Thursday, the Governor is learnt to have maintained his stand that letters of support from at least 118 MLAs must be submitted in the 234-member Assembly.
Apart from Vijay, TVK had the backing of 107 MLAs. Vijay had contested from Tiruchy (East) and Perambur constituencies and won both seats, meaning he would have to resign from one seat before taking oath. This increased the need for additional support.
Amid the political developments, five MLAs from the Congress party, which reportedly moved away from the DMK-led alliance, extended support to Vijay. Vijay also held discussions with leaders of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India.
The VCK, CPI(M) and CPI had so far been allies of the DMK. At the same time, political discussions intensified in the state over speculation that the DMK could even explore a post-poll understanding with its long-time rival AIADMK to prevent an alternative government from taking shape.
Reports had been circulating since Friday afternoon that the VCK and Left parties were likely to support Vijay. Sources later said that the VCK, CPI(M) and CPI agreed to extend the support of two MLAs each, helping TVK cross the required majority mark.
All eyes are now on the Governor’s next move and the official announcement regarding the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu.
