Conspiracy being hatched to topple Cong govt in K'taka, BJP in pact with other parties: DKShi
Bengaluru, July 24: Barely a few hours after stating that a conspiracy has been hatched 'outside' to topple the Congress government in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday claimed that some BJP leaders were having pact with 'other party leaders'.
Amid rumours that meetings to topple the Congress government in Karnataka took place in Singapore, Shivakumar told reporters, ''Some of the leaders of the BJP are trying to have a pact with some other party leaders. This is what the information I have got. They could not have a meeting here or in Delhi. So, some ticket bookings are going on there.'' Stating that two enemies are becoming friends, Shivakumar indicated that the BJP and JD(S) have joined hands and said he was aware of the political tactics.
''We have to watch everyone, you know,'' he said.
Earlier speaking to reporters, the Deputy Chief Minister said, ''We will see. We too have certain information. It is their strategy. Instead of doing it in Bengaluru, they are doing it outside.'' He was replying to a question that there was some conspiracy being hatched to topple the Karnataka government.
State Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda backed the claim of Shivakumar.
The Revenue Minister claimed that the BJP is an expert in bringing down governments elected by the people across the country.
He also alleged that the BJP at the Centre is misusing its power.
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Army rescues 135 tourists from landslides-hit North Sikkim, many still stranded
Gangtok (PTI): A total of 135 stranded tourists have been rescued by the Army from North Sikkim, where multiple landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday.
Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest, they said.
The rescue operation is being carried out by the Trishakti Corps under the Eastern Command amid heavy snowfall, they added.
Critical passes have been opened and alternate routes activated to facilitate the rescue mission, named 'Operation Him Setu', officials said.
A total of 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles have been moved out so far, with Army vehicles deployed to tow civilian vehicles across steep, snowbound stretches, they said.
Medical emergencies and those requiring immediate assistance are being prioritised, officials said.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working in close coordination with the Army, undertaking continuous road clearance, snow removal and restoration of connectivity despite challenging terrain and weather, they said.
"Our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of every citizen. Our teams remain committed to providing all necessary assistance on the ground," an Army official said.
Multiple landslides have disrupted road connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang, an area close to the India-China border.
