Congress backed PFI when in power, alleges Minister Sunil Kumar
Mangaluru, Sep 24: Karnataka Minister for Energy, Kannada and Culture V Sunil Kumar on Saturday alleged that the Congress encouraged the activities of Popular Front of India (PFI) during their rule.
Addressing reporters in Udupi, he said the BJP lost 14 of its workers as a result of Congress nurturing the PFI.
The Minister said the raid on PFI and SDPI offices in the State is the natural conclusion to the actions taken after the murder of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru.
The NIA is conducting the investigation into the case at the highest level. The Congress, during its rule, had created a situation of unrest in the State by withdrawing cases against SDPI and PFI workers, he alleged.
He termed the 'PayCM campaign by the Congress as a bundle of lies.' Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was the father of corruption, he alleged, and said the Congress has no moral right to criticise the BJP government.
If they have any complaint, let them approach the Lokayukta or raise it in the State assembly, Sunil Kumar said.
On the proposed power tariff hike in the State, the Minister said tariff is hiked every year. The tariff is fixed on the rise due to rhe price of coal, he said.
To a question, Sunil Kumar said the BJP would come back to power in the State in the next Assembly elections and Basavaraj Bommai would be the captain.
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Fifties from Virat, Rajat Patidar power RCB to 206/7 against SRH in IPL
Hyderabad, Apr 25: Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 206 for seven against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match here on Thursday.
Opting to bat, RCB rode on Virat Kohli's steady 43-ball 51, a quickfire 20-ball 50 from Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green's 20-ball 37 not out to go past the 200-mark in their 20 overs.
For SRH, Jaydev Unadkat (3/30) claimed three wickets, while T Natarajan (2/39) and Mayank Markande (1/42) too were among wickets.
Bottom-placed RCB are on a six-match losing streak, while SRH have won their last four games to be placed at the third spot.
Brief Score:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 206 for 7 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 50, Virat Kohli 51; Jaydev Unadkat 3/30).
