Puttur: BJP leader Jagannivas Rao gets show cause notice from party
Puttur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show cause notice to P.G. Jagannivas Rao, former Nagar Mandal President and current member of the Puttur City Municipal Council, in connection with a controversy involving his son that has drawn public and media attention, causing embarrassment to the party.
The notice, issued by BJP’s Puttur Nagar Mandal President Shivakumar on the directions of the Dakshina Kannada District BJP President, cites concerns over the allegations against Rao’s son, Srikrishna J. Rao.
Srikrishna has been accused of cheating his childhood friend by allegedly promising to marry her, engaging in a sexual relationship, and later impregnating her. The woman has since given birth to a baby boy. During a recent press conference, the victim’s family alleged that Jagannivas Rao failed to act justly in the matter and supported his son instead.
In the notice, the party emphasized that Rao, as a public representative, is expected to act responsibly and ensure that justice is served. It warned that failure to do so may invite disciplinary action in the party’s interest. He has been asked to respond to the notice immediately.
The notice was reportedly sent to his residence via registered post.
Meanwhile, a case has been registered against Srikrishna J. Rao at the Dakshina Kannada District Women's Police Station based on the victim’s complaint. After remaining absconding for ten days, he was arrested by police in T. Narasipura, Mysuru, and was later remanded to judicial custody by the court.
Jagannivas Rao was also arrested on charges of allegedly aiding his son in evading arrest. However, he was released on bail. The BJP has now formally demanded an explanation from him through the show cause notice.
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Karnataka Muslim Convention to be held as scheduled on May 16, say organisers
Bengaluru: Organisers of the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ have clarified that the programme will be held as scheduled on Saturday, May 16, at 10.30 am at Town Hall in Bengaluru, and urged the public not to pay attention to rumours regarding any change in the event.
In a joint statement, convention coordinators Suhail Ahmed Maroor, Tanveer Ahmed and Yahya Damudi said there is no change whatsoever in the programme and that all preparations are in the final stage.
The convention is being organised by the Karnataka Rajya Muslim Sanghatanegala Okkoota.
According to the organisers, more than 45 Muslim organisations, associations and jamaats from different parts of Karnataka have extended support to the event and have assured active participation.
The organisers said the state government has withdrawn the restriction on hijab, but noted that nine other major demands of the Muslim community are still pending.
They said the convention is being held to urge the government to fulfil these constitutional demands without further delay.
