ACB raids at homes, offices of 9 government officers in Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has simultaneously raided the homes and offices of nine government officials all across the state including Bengaluru, on charges of amassing illegal assets on Thursday.
With an early morning raid, the ACB has shocked government officials in various districts of the state, including Bengaluru, Kolar, Mangaluru, and Bidar. The ACB team, which has raided homes, offices of these officers in several places is busy investigating, it is learned.
The officers who were raided by the ACB are as follows:
1. G. Sridhar, Executive Director, Division of Urban Development, Office of District Commissioner, Mangaluru.
2. Krishna S., E.E. Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Udupi
3. R. P. Kulkarni, C.E., Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Board
4. H. R. Krishnappa, Assistant Director, Maalur City Planning Authority Kolar
5. Suresh Mohra, J.E.P.R.E. Bidar
6. Venkatesh T. , DCF Social Forest Mandya
7. Siddarama Mallikarjun, AEE, Hescom Vijaypur
8. A. Krishnamurthy, Senior motor vehicle inspector Koramangala
9. A. N. Vijay Kumar, Electrical Inspector Bellary
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Annamalai left out of BJP’s candidate list for Tamil Nadu polls, party cites High Command decision
Chennai/New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, triggering political discussion after the absence of former state president K Annamalai from the roster.
Despite being widely seen as the party’s most prominent face in the state and a key figure in its southern expansion strategy, Annamalai was not fielded in the list. Senior leaders, including Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore, Vanathi Srinivasan from Coimbatore North, and Union Minister L. Murugan from Avinashi, have been nominated.
Responding to questions on the omission, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran said the decision was taken by the party’s central leadership. He expressed confidence that all 27 candidates would emerge victorious in the polls.
Annamalai, a former IPS officer who joined the BJP in 2020 and rapidly rose to prominence, had earlier been replaced as state chief by Nagendran. Known for his aggressive political style and grassroots outreach, he has been instrumental in amplifying the party’s presence in Tamil Nadu, a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties.
In a message posted on X, Annamalai congratulated the candidates and reaffirmed his commitment to the party. He said he would campaign actively for BJP and NDA nominees, expressing confidence in the alliance securing a decisive mandate. He also criticised the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, calling it ineffective and self-serving.
The BJP is contesting the elections as part of the National Democratic Alliance led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Seat-sharing arrangements allocate 169 constituencies to the AIADMK, 27 to the BJP, 18 to the Pattali Makkal Katchi, 11 to the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, five to the Tamil Maanila Congress, and one seat each to the Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi and Puratchi Bharatham.
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23 across all 234 constituencies, with counting scheduled for May 4. The primary contest is expected between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, although actor-turned-politician Vijay is also positioning himself as a potential challenger, raising the possibility of a multi-cornered contest.
#WATCH | Chennai | Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran says, "A list of 27 candidates has been released by the BJP High Command... All the 27 candidates will surely win this time..."
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2026
On Annamalai's name not appearing in the recently released list, he says, "This is a… https://t.co/pDd0HodSAW pic.twitter.com/29gkGK9AaP
