Uzbek President fascinated by Taj's beauty
Agra, Sep 30: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday expressed admiration for the Taj Mahal as he spent some 30 minutes at the 17th century Mughal monument here.
He was accompanied by his wife and an eight-member delegation.
The President spent around 30 minutes at the Taj Mahal and evinced keen interest in the architecture of the monument that looked dazzling after the recent rains. At the rear, Yamuna river, flowing full to the brim, presented a picturesque view.
Earlier, he was received at the airport by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma and Agra Mayor Navin Jain. A 15-minute cultural presentation including Mayur and Holi dances were arranged for the delegation at the airport.
The President flew back to New Delhi later. This is Mirziyoyev first visit to India after assuming office in 2016.
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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.
