Arun Singh discusses names for Leader of Opposition post with BJP MLAs
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Singh, who is overseeing the party's affairs in Karnataka, has engaged in discussions with BJP legislators regarding the vacant position of Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly. The party is seeking opinions and suggestions from its members to make an informed decision.
Several prominent names have emerged as potential contenders for the coveted role, including former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Dr. Ashwath Narayan, R Ashoka, Suresh Kumar, and Sunil Kumar. These individuals are seen as strong candidates to assume the position of Leader of the Opposition in the assembly.
Following a meeting with the legislators, Bommai addressed the media, indicating that a final decision regarding the appointment had not yet been reached. He mentioned that the opinions and perspectives of the BJP MLAs were collected during the gathering led by Arun Singh.
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4 militants arrested in Manipur
Imphal (PTI): Four militants belonging to two banned outfits have been arrested in Manipur for possession of firearms and involvement in extortion, a police statement said on Saturday.
Three militants belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples' War Group) outfit were arrested on Thursday for possessing firearms and extorting people, it said.
They have been identified as Chongtham Shyamchandra Singh (23), hailing from Imphal West district, and Maibam Suraj Khan (32) and Boghimayum Sahid Khan (30), who hail from Imphal East district.
Three 5.56 mm INSAS live cartridges, an empty case of .32 ammunition and three mobile phones were seized from their possession.
In another incident, a militant belonging to the banned United National Liberation Front (Ningon Macha group) was arrested on Thursday for illegal possession of firearms.
The arrested militant was identified as Sangomshumpham Warish (25), who hails from Lilong Haorou in Thoubal district. A .32 pistol and ammunition were seized from his possession, it added.
Meanwhile, security forces seized arms and ammunition during an area domination exercise in S Mongpi ridge in Kangpokpi district on Thursday.
A .303 rifle, a 9mm pistol, two SBBL guns, a 5.56mm INSAS LMG magazine, two hand grenades, two detonators, 16 cartridges and three tear smoke grenades were seized, it added.
