Kharge's 'terrorist' label fits Congress, not BJP: Pralhad Joshi
Hubballi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hit back at AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of mistakenly referring to the BJP as a "party of terrorists" instead of naming Congress.
Speaking to the media in Hubballi, Joshi said, "Kharge has called the BJP a party of terrorists, but in reality, he must have been referring to what is happening within his own party."
Joshi went on to criticise Congress, saying, "It is well known that Congress showed a soft stance on Afzal Guru, retained Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, and allowed the growth of terrorists. The entire country is aware of this. It was Congress that repealed the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) in 2004 and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shook hands with separatists and extremists. Kharge seems to have forgotten all this."
Highlighting the BJP's actions, Joshi stated, "It is the BJP government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi that has successfully curbed terrorism. During Congress rule, the youth of Kashmir had stones in their hands, but today they have jobs. As a senior leader, Kharge should be more mindful of what he says."
Joshi also took a dig at Congress, claiming, "The BJP has truly honoured Dalits in this country, while Congress has always acted against them, which is why the party finds itself in its current state."
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My party will complete 5-year term, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress government would complete its five-year term, while sidestepping questions on whether he personally would remain in office for the full duration.
Addressing reporters here, he maintained that decisions on the leadership would rest with the party high command and refrained from giving a direct answer on his own tenure.
“Our party will complete five years,” Siddaramaiah said, when asked if he would complete a full term as Chief Minister.
On the issue of leadership, he reiterated that the final call would be taken by the party leadership, saying, “The high command will decide. There’s no point asking the same thing again.”
Indicating his readiness to travel to the national capital if required, he said, “If I am called to Delhi, I will go,” adding that he would seek an appointment with Rahul Gandhi if needed.
The talks on leadership change have intensified in the power corridor of the state where claims were made that Siddaramaiah would make way for his Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
The Chief Minister also underlined that recent by-election victories in Bagalkote and Davanagere South assembly segment reflected public support for the government, stating that this clearly shows that people have appreciated the Congress government and its programmes.
The CM also dismissed the opposition’s claims, alleging they lacked strategy, and said local body elections would be conducted as per rules.
