Hubballi: Minister Santhosh Lad takes dig at PM Modi, questions his ‘Vishwa Guru’ claim
Hubballi: Labour Minister Santhosh Lad launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the credibility of his claim of being a ‘Vishwa Guru’ (world leader or supreme teacher). Speaking at a public event in the Hubballi-Dharwad West constituency, the minister asked why someone claiming to be a global leader had to go door-to-door seeking votes.
“We find Modi rushing to beg for votes during elections,” Lad said. “He even uses the bravery of our soldiers on the borders to ask for votes. This reflects a complete lack of shame,” he remarked, drawing criticism against what he termed the Prime Minister’s use of national issues for political gain.
Referring to the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Lad said, “Barely three months after terrorists from Pakistan brutally killed innocent people, our government allowed the Indian cricket team to play matches against Pakistan in a championship organized by the ICC, which is headed by the Union Home Minister’s son. The question is whether we really needed to play those matches.”
He alleged that the Central government maintains double standards in its dealings with Pakistan and accused it of “enjoying friendly ties” despite repeated attacks. “They do all this because they don’t consider themselves answerable to anyone,” he said.
The minister also accused the BJP of dividing the nation along communal lines. “The BJP and leaders like Modi and Amit Shah campaign only on the basis of religion to gain votes. The youth of India must recognize this divisive strategy,” he added.
Urging young voters to engage critically with leaders, Lad said, “When Minister Pralhad Joshi mocks Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in press meets, question him about the loans of our country. In 1947, India’s loan was ₹55 lakh crore; today, it has risen to over ₹200 lakh crore. In 2014, one US dollar was worth ₹54 today it’s ₹90. Ask him these questions, but don’t expect the BJP to answer honestly.”
Lad concluded his speech by urging citizens to hold leaders accountable for the nation’s economic and social condition rather than being swayed by religious and emotional appeals during elections.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
