Actor Chetan seeks apology from BJP for branding him as leader of ‘Naxal-inspired’ struggle
Bengaluru: Actor and social activist Chetan on Tuesday objected to his name appearing in the “chargesheet” released by the BJP against the Congress, in which he has been branded as the leader of “Naxal-inspired” struggle.
Speaking to presspersons, Chetan said: “I am working for the rehabilitation of the people of Diddhalli and I have done nothing to be branded as leader of Naxal-inspired struggle. I’m happy that because of my struggle, I was able to help in the rehabilitation of 3,000 refugees. I have worked legally, and I have not touched any armaments and my struggle is peaceful and non-violent,” he said.
The actor said: “I urge the BJP to delete the notion that Diddahalli struggle was a Naxalite-inspired one. I also seek an apology from Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and BJP State president B.S. Yeddyurappa, failing which I have no alternative but to fight legally.”
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Worker’s body reaches Ranchi from Saudi 4 months after death; family rejects over compensation
Ranchi (PTI): The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over pending compensation, officials said.
Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, told PTI that, before taking the body of Vijay Kumar Mahato, the family is demanding compensation from the private company where he used to work in the Arab country.
Mahato was killed in an alleged crossfire between the police and criminals.
“Since it was a bullet injury case, the matter is before a court in Jeddah. The final compensation may depend on the court’s decision,” Lakra said.
“The Indian Embassy informed us about the body’s arrival, and coordination was done with district authorities. Our role is limited to coordination in cases involving overseas employers and foreign jurisdiction,” she added.
Giridih Deputy Commissioner Ram Niwas Yadav said the authorities will try to convince the family to perform the last rites.
“We have already sanctioned Rs 5 lakh under the government scheme for migrant’s deaths abroad. The compensation payment might take some time,” he said.
The body is currently at the mortuary of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.
The Family members said they will only accept it if the company provides written assurance regarding compensation. “Without that assurance, we will not receive the body,” said Ram Prasad Mahato, the deceased’s brother-in-law.
Mahato, a native of Dudhpaniya village in Madh Gopali panchayat under Dumri block, was employed as a tower line fitter. His family said he was struck by a bullet during a gunfight between local police and an extortion gang and later succumbed to his injuries.
Social activist Sikander Ali said Mahato is survived by his wife, two young sons aged five and three, and elderly parents.
