CM Siddaramaiah slams PM Modi for 'sleeping' on issues concerning Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 16: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday hit out at Narendra Modi for 'sleeping' on the issues concerning the state and alleged that the Centre has neglected the aspirations of Kannadigas.
In a post on micro-blogging site X', the Chief Minister accused the Prime Minister of being awake for his personal PR and dozing off when it comes to the matter related to Karnataka.
"When the Prime Minister dozes, the nation loses! Narendra Modi is always awake for his personal PR & BJP's campaign, but is always seen sleeping on issues concerning Karnataka," he said.
Siddaramaiah uploaded a morphed image of Modi taking a nap on a chair with a caption that read Karnataka endures it worst drought in 47 years, suffers Rs 30,000 crore loss.
"Instead of addressing Karnataka's plight, PM is sleeping tight."
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The post on X' also read, "A stark reality in Karnataka, where central funds are reduced or denied, aspirations of Kannadigas neglected, relief funds from Union govt yet to reach the farmers."
"His (Modi's) mantra? Ignore. Neglect. Sleep. Repeat! BJP MPs mantra? Maintain silence. Fan Modi. Betray Kannadigas. Allow Modi to Sleep Peacefully. Repeat! Wake up, Mr Prime Minister! Time to ensure the rightful share of Karnataka!" Siddaramaiah said.
Another post "A glimpse of @narendramodi, smiling in his sleep, while giving sleepless nights to Kannadigas", had the image of Prime Minister with a caption "Vital projects like Upper Krishna & Mahadayi left high and dry. While Karnataka thirsts for action, PM naps on solutions."
Siddaramaiah also took a dig at Modi, saying he sleeps when asked about the corruption committed by BJP leaders.
The caption read, "Rs 40,000 crore COVID-19 irregularities. Rs 45 masks sold for Rs 485. It a time of masks and fears, PM's response disappears."
"Contractor coerced for bribes by BJP minister forced to commit suicide. A life in despair, PM's response lost in thin air," the post showed PM sleeping on the table.
The Chief Minister's jibe at Modi comes days after BJP posted similar content on X' showing Siddaramaiah sleeping.
The BJP Karnataka unit had posted an image of the Chief Minister with a caption, which said Siddaramaiah is sleeping in the face of farmers' suicides, government transportation stalled, frequent power cuts, severe drought, declining startup funding and Foreign Direct Investment inflow, deteriorating law and order and corporates turning away.
"Their mantra? Loot. Ruin. Sleep. Repeat! Once a thriving Karnataka has become a night-time lullaby under this #sleepingsarkar. Wake up, Mr CM! Time to put this nightmare to bed!" the party had said in the post.
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— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) January 16, 2024
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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