BJP Leader CT Ravi questions actions against former CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case
Bengaluru: BJP senior leader and MLC CT Ravi has raised concerns over what he described as an unexpected turn in the POCSO case against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. This development comes after the investigation team had reportedly found the charges baseless and was preparing to file a B-Report.
Speaking at a press conference held at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan in Malleswaram on Friday, Ravi criticized the Congress government’s stance. He pointed out that Karnataka Home Minister Dr. D Parameshwara initially suggested that the complainant was mentally unstable and had a history of filing similar complaints against more than 50 individuals.
Ravi demanded an explanation for the change in the government's position, questioning if it was linked to the Congress party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections. He suggested that the defeats of DK Suresh, former MP and brother of Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, as well as losses in the home districts of CM Siddaramaiah and the Deputy CM, might have influenced the government’s U-turn.
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The complaint against Yediyurappa alleged that he had sexually harassed a minor girl on February 2, with the complaint being lodged on March 14. Yediyurappa appeared before the CID on April 12 to provide his statement. Despite this, a Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant against him.
Ravi emphasized that the Karnataka High Court is yet to respond to Yediyurappa's petition to quash the charges. He assured that the BJP would respect the court’s decision.
MLCs N Ravikumar and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, along with BJP spokesperson Dr. Narendra Rangappa, were also present at the press conference.
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Shehbaz Sharif says ceasefire extends beyond Iran, including “Lebanon and elsewhere”
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and their allies extends beyond the immediate conflict and includes “Lebanon and elsewhere,” adding that it is effective immediately.
In a social media post, Sharif said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
He said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and remained constructively engaged in efforts aimed at peace and stability during the high-stakes mediation process.
“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days,” Sharif added.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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