Celebrations begin outside KPCC office in Bengaluru as party extends lead on 125 seats
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 have been marked by jubilant celebrations at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Office in Bengaluru, as the party is currently leading on 125 seats across the state in the ongoing vote-counting process.
Congress workers and supporters have gathered outside the office, celebrating the party's performance in the state elections. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as party workers distribute sweets and raise slogans in support of their leaders.
The Congress party's strong performance in the state has come as a boost to its supporters, who had been eagerly anticipating a victory. However, with several key seats still up for grabs, the atmosphere remains tense, with leaders and supporters of various political parties closely monitoring the proceedings.
As the day progresses, it remains to be seen which party will emerge victorious in the state, and which leaders will get the opportunity to lead the state for the next five years.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
