Karunanidhi a born fighter: Kerala CM Vijayan
Chennai, Aug 2 : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday termed DMK President M. Karunanidhi a born fighter. He made the remark after visiting Karunanidhi at the Kauvery Hospital here.
Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Vijayan said he met DMK leader and Karunanidhi's son M.K. Stalin and daughter Kanimozhi and enquired about the 94-year old politician's health condition.
Vijayan said he was informed that Karunanidhi's condition is improving. The Kerala Chief Minister also wished him a speedy recovery.
Karunanidhi, who was Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister for five times, was admitted to the Kauvery Hospital on July 28.
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Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
