Cong files complaint against BJP spokesperson over derogatory remarks against Priyank Kharge
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Bengaluru: The Congress Party has lodged a police complaint against BJP Karnataka Chief Spokesperson M.G. Mahesh, accusing him of making defamatory and caste-insensitive remarks against Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge in response to the minister’s recent comments on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The complaint was filed by B.N. Anand, President of the Bengaluru South District Congress Committee, at the High Grounds Police Station. In his statement, Anand alleged that Mahesh had intentionally referred to Kharge as ‘gulaam’ (slave), a remark he said was made in a derogatory manner targeting the minister’s Dalit identity.
Anand further accused Mahesh of spreading false information aimed at defaming Kharge and inciting social hatred, and urged the police to register a case and arrest the BJP spokesperson.
A police official confirmed that the complaint has been transferred to Mysuru Police, as Mahesh had made the alleged remarks during an event in Mysuru.
The remarks come amid an ongoing political row following Minister Priyank Kharge’s letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking a ban on RSS activities in government premises and public spaces.
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Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of not releasing funds for TN
Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.
Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.
"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.
With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.
Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.
The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.
"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".
Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.
