BSY’s son has met IT officials: CM Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, September 5: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleged that it was true that the son of former chief minister and BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa had met the IT officials.
Speaking to reporters at his office at Vidhana Soudha here on Wednesday, the CM said that it was not possible to give records for everything. He would not speak anything without valid information. It was not his nature to speak without evidence, he said.
Saying that Yeddyurappa himself has admitted to have met the IT officials over court issue, Kumaraswamy said that they would not happy if the White Paper was published. Everything would be published in saffron paper, he blasted.
“I know everything about what they are doing and what is going on. I have spoken this knowing all the developments. I cannot go behind them always. Do they have any cases in the IT department”, he asked.
‘Let him give evidence’
“Being the Chief Minister, he should give such statements responsibly. If I have any relationship with the IT department visit, let him give evidence. We have cases in Supreme Court and High Court and we are fighting it to come out of them. Do not make others prey by making meaningless allegations”.
-BS Yeddyurappa, BJP president
Unsound mind
“The Chief Minister’s statement that Yeddyurappa’s son has met the IT officials to destabilize the Congress-JDS coalition government is a symbol unsound mind. There is nothing truth in it. This is an immature statement”.
-Vijayendra, BSY son
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Beauty of democracy: Tharoor congratulates BJP on civic body poll win in his constituency
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday, while lauding the win of the UDF in Kerala local bodies elections, also congratulated the BJP for its historic performance in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, calling it the "beauty of democracy".
In a post on X, he said the people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in his constituency.
"What a day of amazing results in the Kerala local self-government elections! The mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through.
"A huge congratulations to @UDFKerala for a truly impressive win across various local bodies! This is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections. Hard work, a strong message and anti-incumbency have all clearly paid off to achieve a much better result than in 2020," Tharoor said.
He said he also acknowledges the historic performance of the BJP in Thiruvananthapuram, and "offer humble congratulations on their significant victory in the city corporation - a strong showing that marks a notable shift in the capital's political landscape."
Tharoor said he campaigned for a change from 45 years of the LDF "misrule", but the voters have ultimately rewarded another party that also sought a clear change in governance.
"That is the beauty of democracy. The people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in my constituency.
"We will continue to work for the betterment of Kerala, advocating for the people's needs and upholding the principles of good governance. Onwards and upwards!" Tharoor, who is the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, said.
The lotus bloomed in the state capital as the BJP-led NDA achieved a resounding win in the polls for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, snatching it from the CPI(M)-led LDF and marking an end to 45 years of continuous Left rule in the local body.
The win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 Assembly polls, especially in the state capital.
Of the 101 wards in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two wards were won by independent candidates.
The BJP is one seat short of a decisive majority in the corporation.
Besides this, the NDA retained the Palakkad municipality after a close battle with the Congress-led UDF and wrested the Thrippunithura Municipality from the grand old party.
In Thrissur, from where Suresh Gopi won in the Lok Sabha polls last year, the BJP won 18 out of the 46 wards in Kodungallur Municipality, eight in Thrissur Corporation, two each in Guruvayoor and Vadakkancherry municipalities, seven in Kunnamkulam Municipality, six in Irinjalakuda Municipality and one in Chalakudy Municipality.
