CM Siddaramaiah assures no protection in Valmiki Corporation embezzlement case
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reassured the public that there will be no protection afforded to any individual involved in the embezzlement case concerning the Valmiki Corporation.
Speaking from the City Civil Court premises, he said that if any wrongdoing is uncovered during the ongoing investigation, strict legal action will be taken against all perpetrators.
Siddaramaiah informed reporters that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to probe the Valmiki Corporation case, and the investigation is progressing rapidly. He affirmed the government's commitment to upholding the law and ensuring accountability for any misconduct.
In response to queries while attending a court session related to a separate matter filed by the BJP, Siddaramaiah clarified, "This pertains to a civil case. I am appearing before the judge today as directed by the court, fulfilling my duty as a legal guardian." He also confirmed that he had been granted bail.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister's Political Secretary Govindaraju were also present.
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
