BJP parliamentary board and legislators to decide next CM: BJP general secretary Arun Singh
Bengaluru, Jul 26: BJP national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh on Monday declined to comment on the next chief minister after the resignation of B S Yediyurappa, saying the decision is left to the party's parliamentary board and BJP legislature party.
"I will not say now. The parliamentary board of the BJP will decide the next chief minister and in the legislature party meeting," Singh told reporters in New Delhi.
When asked when the meeting was likely, he said he cannot say anything at this juncture.
To a question on the reason behind Yediyurappa's resignation as Chief Minister, Singh said he himself has explained it.
Regarding his next Bengaluru visit, he said he would let people know later.
Yediyurappa on Monday resigned as Chief Minister and thanked the BJP leadership for giving him an opportunity to serve as CM for two years despite completing 75 years of age.
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Passengers run over by another train after stepping down on tracks near Jalgaon, 6 dead
Mumbai, Jan 22 (PTI): At least six persons were killed after they stepped down from their train on the tracks and were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening, Central Railway officials said.
The accident took place near Pachora station, where Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board around 5 pm.
Some passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped down, and were hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express, said Central Railway's chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila.
At least six persons died in the accident, a district official told PTI.
Jalgaon, Maharashtra: A false fire alarm in the Pushpak Express at Paranda Railway Station caused panicked passengers to jump off the train. Tragically, several were run over by the Karnataka Express passing on another track https://t.co/Gs3RGOnksa pic.twitter.com/lmIHkE6IKb
— IANS (@ians_india) January 22, 2025
6 Train Passengers Dead After Being Run Over by Pushpak Express in Maharashtra's Jalgaon#JalgaonTrainMishap pic.twitter.com/lBSsenSii1
— Siddhant Anand (@JournoSiddhant) January 22, 2025
