Bus services free for all women including my wife: Siddaramaiah's hilarious reply to reporter viral
Bengaluru: In what came as a major relief to the people of Karnataka on Friday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that all five guarantee schemes promised by the Congress party in their election manifesto will be implemented in the current financial year.
These schemes include Annabhagya, Grihajyoti, Grilahakshmi, Yuvanidhi, and free travel (Shakti) for women in government buses.
During a press conference held at the conference hall of Vidhan Souda after the Cabinet meeting on Friday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lightened the mood by making a playful remark when asked about the implementation of the free bus travel scheme.
While replying to a question from a journalist who asked, if the free bus services will be implemented even to Government Workers, Tax Payers, and Working Class Women?
Siddaramaiah jokingly stated, "Yes. It is for everyone. Bus travel is free for my wife also." This remark elicited laughter from the audience and the press present at the conference.
However, within moments of his statement, a video clip capturing the Chief Minister's comment went viral on various social media platforms.
KARNATAKA EXCLUSIVE:#MEDIA: Sir, the Free Bus Fare Scheme will that be implemented even to Government Workers, Tax Payers, and Working Class Women?#CMSiddaramaiah: Yes, Yes, for everyone. INCLUDING MY WIFE.!! 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/RVbVwg6Q3T
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Bengaluru: PUC student dies by suicide, hours after results were declared
Bengaluru (PTI): A second-year Pre-University Course student allegedly died by suicide at her residence here, hours after the exam results were announced, police said on Friday.
Tanushree (17), a science student, reportedly failed in three subjects, which is suspected to be the trigger behind her taking such an extreme step, they said.
However, no suicide note was recovered from the spot, except her hall ticket, which was found lying on the bed.
According to police, the incident came to light on Thursday around 3.30 pm, shortly after the results were announced.
She hung herself from the ceiling fan when no one was at home. Her mother had gone to work, a senior police officer said.
Citing preliminary inquiry, the officer said it is a clear-cut case of suicide. She was apparently distressed over failing in three subjects and had also called her friends to discuss the same.
When she did not respond to their calls and messages later, her friends decided to check on her, he said.
Based on her mother's complaint, a case of unnatural death has been filed, with Hebbal police investigation indicating it to be a case of suicide, police added.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
