BJP targeting Congress leaders in recent Bengaluru violence: KPCC President
Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar Tuesday alleged that the BJP government in the state was targeting Congress leaders over the recent violence in Bengaluru to "politicise" the issue.
On his first visit to the national capital after being appointed the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, Shivakumar claimed BJP leaders were "harassing" local Congress leaders.
"Congress leaders have no role in the violence. However, the BJP is trying to politicise the issue by linking the names of Congress leaders to the incident," Shivakumar told reporters.
He also alleged that the saffron party government failed to provide security to Congress legislator Akhanda Srinivas Murthy, whose house was destroyed during the violence that broke out in parts of Bengaluru on August 11.
Shivakumar is in the national capital to meet his party's top brass, and submit additional documents sought by the Enforcement Directorate officials in a money-laundering probe against him.
Separately, Karnataka Tourism Minister C T Ravi -- who was in the national capital to meet Union ministers -- questioned the fact-finding committee set up by the Congress on the violence.
"What is the purpose of this committee? To justify the attack on Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy?" Ravi asked, responding to reporters' query about the committee.
"Some Congress leaders had instigated the public to attack the house of a Congress MLA in order to settle a political score. Truth will come out soon," he further said.
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Discoms urge Delhiites to switch off non essential lighting during Earth Hour on Saturday
New Delhi (PTI): City power discoms have urged Delhiites to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off non-essential electrical appliances between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm to promote a sustainable environment.
BSES discoms BRPL and BYPL have joined the event promoted by WWF-India.
This year's initiative is themed "Give an Hour for Earth," calling on citizens to dedicate one hour to the planet and inspire lasting change.
"As a proud partner of WWF-India, BSES has urged its around 54 lakh consumers and 2.25 crore residents across South, West, East and Central Delhi to participate in this global movement," the discom said in a statement.
Last year, Delhi saved 269 MW during Earth Hour.
From homes and markets to offices and public spaces, the city will unite in turning off non-essential lights and appliances during this hour in a collective act that emphasises a shared commitment to sustainability.
Earth Hour 2026 also marks two decades of a movement that has grown from a symbolic switch-off in Sydney in 2007 into a defining global call for climate action across more than 190 countries.
BSES plans to switch off non-essential lighting in over 400 offices covering approximately 900 square kilometres during the designated hour.
The discoms are using social media, SMS, and email to reach out to people for wider participation in the initiative.
In a statement, the Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) said that it has reached out to resident welfare associations (RWAs) and other consumers to spread awareness about Earth Hour. The discom has also approached students and teachers across 150 schools, as well as residents of 218 slum clusters in the city.
