Will campaign against Pramod Madhwaraj’s scam in the constituency: RTI Activist Abraham TJ
Udupi: RTI Activist Abraham TJ on Saturday added that he will campaign against the JD(S) Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha Constituency Candidate Pramod Madhwaraj, who he alleged had availed loan of Rs. 193 crores but has showed his wealth to be only one crore on papers.
In March 2018, Abraham had filed a complaint in Finance Ministry that Madhwaraj had availed loan of Rs. 193 crores from Syndicate Bank’s Malpe branch. Pramod had then filed a defamation suit in Udupi court in the matter.
Speaking to reporters after appearing before the court in the case Abraham said “I will highlight this issue throughout the constituency and urge people to vote anybody except Madhwaraj. The man who loots the country should not go to Parliament”.
“This is personal decision, not affiliated to any party. I will take this opportunity of election against Madhwaraj who used the court against me”
“He filed defamation case against me to harass me, he has violated my human right. Now it is time to pay back, I will teach him the lesson during the election. I am also preparing to file criminal case against him, I have all the data against him which will bring all his deeds in public” he added.
“I have been attending the court regularly. This is the 11th time I have appeared before court while Madhwaraj has given the hearing a miss on many occasions. Last time the court had compulsorily asked Madhwaraj to be present today but he again did not appear. Now the court has asked him to be present during next hearing” he said while briefing about the case progress.
The court has now posted the next hearing on May 4.
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Indian missions in Gulf advise nationals to 'exercise utmost caution' after joint US-Israel strikes
Dubai (PTI): The Indian missions in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan among other countries in the Gulf region on Saturday issued advisories for its citizens urging them to “exercise utmost caution” and follow advisories issued by local authorities diligently.
The advisories came hours after the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Indian Embassy at Abu Dhabi urged all Indian nationals in the country “to avoid unnecessary travel, take due care, remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines and advisories as and when issued by the UAE authorities and the Embassy.”
The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are continuing to function normally, it said in a post on X and also gave a Toll free number (800-46342) and a WhatsApp number (+971543090571) along with two email IDs (pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in and ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in) for Indian nationals there to contact in case of emergency.
The Embassy of India at Riyadh asked all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia “to remain vigilant” and strictly adhere to the safety guidelines prevalent in the country.
In a post on X, it also asked them to “follow advisories issued by the local authorities and the Embassy,” and asserted that the Embassy of India, Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are continuing to function normally and will issue updates and advisories as an when necessary.
The Embassy's post also provided emergency contact 24*7 helpline numbers: 00-966-11-4884697, 00-966-542126748 (Whatsapp only) and 800 247 1234 (Toll-Free), apart from email Id (cw.riyadha mea.gov.in).
The Indian Embassy in Jordan said in its advisory, “In view of the prevailing regional situation, all Indian nationals and tourists in Jordan are advised to exercise utmost caution, stay safe and follow advisories issued by local authorities diligently.”
The advisory, posted on the Embassy's social media channels, further advised all Indian tourists in Jordan to leave the country “immediately before operations of commercial flights get disrupted.”
The Indian Embassy in Jordan also gave a contact number (00962-770 422 276) in case of any exigency.
The Embassy of India in Bahrain too advised all Indian nationals in Bahrain to take due care, and “follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy & local authorities.”
The Embassy said it is continuing to function “as usual” and also shared a 24×7 helpline number (00973-39418071) in view of the current regional situation.
The Representative Office of India to the State of Palestine at Ramallah advised all Indian nationals in Palestine “to remain vigilant” and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures.
“Please exercise caution and avoid unnecessary movement,” it said in a post on X and gave contact details (+970592916418 or repoffice@mea.gov.in / cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in) in case of an emergency.
The joint US-Israel attack spread beyond Iran as its paramilitary launched drones and missiles targeting Israel. Bahrain said a missile attack targeted a US Navy fleet headquarters there while media reports said, quoting local witnesses, sirens and explosions could be heard in Kuwait, which is home to a base of US Army. Explosions could also be heard in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Iraq and the UAE said they have closed their airspace.
