Mandate reflects trust of people: Kharge hails Congress' Telangana municipal polls win
New Delhi (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has hailed the party's victory in the municipal elections in Telangana, saying the mandate reflects the trust of the people.
In a boost to the A Revanth Reddy-led government, the Congress in Telangana on Friday scored an emphatic win in the municipal elections, while the BRS and the BJP too made their presence felt.
Of the total 2,582 wards in 116 municipalities where elections were held on February 11, the Congress bagged more than 1,300 wards, followed by the BRS (about 700 wards) and the BJP (about 275 wards).
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In a post on X, Kharge said, "My gratitude to the committed grassroots workers of @INCTelangana for their commendable victory in the Telangana local body elections. This mandate reflects the trust of the people."
The Congress government remains resolute to our solemn affirmation of a "Prajala Telangana" - a state where social justice, economic empowerment and continuous progress are assured for all its 3.8 crore people, the Congress chief said.
In the seven municipal corporations that went to the polls, the Congress won three and was ahead in one, while the BJP secured a majority of seats in Karimnagar and Nizamabad. The Congress and the CPI were engaged in a keen contest in the Kothagudem municipal corporation.
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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.
