BJP-JD(S) to hold weeklong Bengaluru-Mysuru protest march from August 3 against scams in state
Bengaluru, Jul 28: In order to mount pressure on the ruling Congress against the scams in the state, the BJP and its ally JD(S) in Karnataka will hold a march from Bengaluru to Mysuru on August 3 and conclude on August 10.
The weeklong march has been planned to highlight the scams that have taken place in the state, such as the misappropriation of Rs 187 crore of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation and another scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Corporation, BJP state President B Y Vijayendra told reporters.
The BJP and the JD(S) leaders, led by former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, union ministers H D Kumaraswamy and Pralhad Joshi, and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka took part in the meeting to chalk out a strategy, he added.
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“Our march from Bengaluru will start from August 3. It will require a week to complete the march. It will conclude on August 10,” Vijayendra said.
Yediyurappa and Kumaraswamy will kickstart the march, while central BJP leaders will take part in the concluding ceremony, Vijayendra said.
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
