CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP-RSS, says they have never believed in social justice
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on the BJP and RSS, stating that they have never believed in social justice. Speaking to reporters at Tubinakere helipad in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, he alleged that the Sangh Parivar has opposed every step taken for social justice over the past century, starting from the Miller Commission during Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's era.
"The RSS, completing 100 years in 2025, has never supported reservations," Siddaramaiah said, accusing them of consistently opposing affirmative action.
Addressing the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru, the Chief Minister confirmed that police have been directed to arrest the culprits and take strict legal action. He emphasised the sanctity of human life and said he has instructed the ADGP (Law and Order) to visit the crime scene and conduct a thorough investigation.
When questioned about BJP leaders visiting the murder site, Siddaramaiah said the party often uses such incidents for political mileage. He pointed out that BJP remained silent on the recent terror attack in Pahalgam where 26 people were killed, and questioned why Prime Minister Modi did not visit the site.
Calling the Pahalgam incident a serious security lapse, the CM noted that not a single police or security personnel was deployed in the high-tourist area, which raises alarming concerns.
In response to a query on threats received by Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader, Siddaramaiah revealed that he too has received similar threats and has directed police to investigate and act.
Reiterating the Congress Party’s long-standing demand, Siddaramaiah stressed the need for a comprehensive caste census, including socio-economic and educational indicators. He credited Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge for pressuring the Centre to agree to a caste-based census.
He urged the government to announce a timeline for the survey and implement the recommendations of the Justice Rohini Commission. Furthermore, Siddaramaiah advocated for amending the Constitution to increase the 50% reservation cap and extend quotas to the private sector.
“Reservation is essential and unavoidable for the socially, economically, and educationally backward sections,” he asserted. “A truly egalitarian society is possible only when every citizen becomes socially and economically empowered.”
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Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Dhaka (PTI): Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, days after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial general elections.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad instead of Bangabhaban, in a departure from a long-standing tradition.
Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected as leader of the parliamentary party by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmakers.
Rahman's BNP has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th Parliamentary elections. Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League was barred from contesting polls.
