PM Modi lauds medal winners at ongoing Asian Games
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded athletes who won medals in various events at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou.
He praised the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls team for winning the first medal at the Asian Games for India, a silver.
"Congratulating the incredible duo Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, the prime minister wished for continuous rowing towards glory, representing the spirit and strength of the nation," a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.
He also hailed shooters Ramita Jindal, Mehuli Ghosh and Ashi Chouksey for securing silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle Women's team event at the Asian Games, it said.
Applauding the feat, the prime minister said that "this silver medal is the fruit of your hardwork and dedication". "Let's keep the up momentum as we continue to shine at the Asian Games," he said.
On the Men's Coxed Eight team winning the silver medal at the Asian Games, the prime minister praised the dazzling display of coordination, power and stamina by the team and wished its members success in their future endeavours.
This was the second medal for India in rowing at the Asian Games.
The prime minister also praised shooter Ramita Jindal for a remarkable bronze in 10m Air Rifle Women's (Individual) event, the statement said.
He noted Jindal's unshakable focus and desire to excel, and wished her well for achieving greater heights in her chosen sport.
Prime Minister Modi expressed delight on continued success in rowing.
Lauding Babulal Yadav and Lekh Ram for clinching the bronze medal in the Men's Coxless Pair Rowing event, he said that "with your efforts and tireless determination, you have propelled the aspirations of many young Indians to the podium".
Prime Minister Modi wished all of them well in their future endeavours.
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Power struggle in ruling Cong has 'created massive confusion' in Karnataka: BJP leader Ashoka
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP leader R Ashoka on Friday claimed that the ongoing power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar has created massive confusion in Karnataka.
He remarked that the proverb “when two people fight, the third one benefits” has come true, as AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge is also now making efforts to become Chief Minister.
Speaking to reporters here, Ashoka said the entire government has turned into a house of confusion due to the alleged power tussle.
Kharge’s new statement has only added to the chaos, he said.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had on Friday said that no date has been fixed yet to discuss possible leadership change in Karnataka.
This came a day after Kharge said there was no change of CM in Karnataka "for now" and that the leadership issue in the state would be resolved soon.
The BJP leader said that Kharge too has aspirations and that he was cheated earlier.
"Perhaps he has received a green signal from the Congress high command to become CM. Everyone is already saying Kharge should become CM. Kharge himself has declared, “I am ready to become CM.” Despite many attempts in the past, he never became CM. Now he is trying to seize the opportunity," the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly said.
According to him, the situation in Congress has perfectly become a case of “two people fighting, third one benefits.”
