"Created to malign my impeccable image" Sadananda Gowda on viral obscene video
Says action will be taken on people forwarding, uploading video
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister Sadananda Gowda on Sunday claimed that the obscene viral video that is doing rounds across social media platforms was not his.
Taking to Twitter, Gowda noted that the obscene video of a WhatsApp video call with a woman, apparently showing him in compromising activity was being circulated by vested interests.
Gowda claimed the video was morphed and was created to malign his "impeccable" image.
"Dear well wishers, A morphed (deep fake) video of mine has been making rounds on social media. I would like to inform that, it is not me in the video, its created to malign my impeccable image by my adversaries with vested interest." Gowda wrote in a tweet.
In another tweet, he said he had filed a complaint with Cyber Crime Police and hoped the "culprits will be nabbed soon".
"Also, I as per the injunction order of the court, anyone forwarding/uploading the content will be punishable as per the relevant sections of the law. If you know of anyone doing the same, kindly inbox me." He wrote in another tweet.
A video, purported to be that of Gowda went viral across social media platforms on Sunday creating tensions in political circles.
[10:30 pm, 19/09/2021] Kannada Daily Vb: "Created to malign my impeccable image" Sadananda Gowda on viral obscene video
Says action will be taken on people forwarding, uploading video
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister Sadananda Gowda on Sunday claimed that the obscene viral video that is doing rounds across social media platforms was not his.
Taking to Twitter, Gowda noted that the obscene video of a WhatsApp video call with a woman, apparently showing him in compromising activity was being circulated by vested interests.
Gowda claimed the video was morphed and was created to malign his "impeccable" image.
"Dear well wishers, A morphed (deep fake) video of mine has been making rounds on social media. I would like to inform that, it is not me in the video, its created to malign my impeccable image by my adversaries with vested interest." Gowda wrote in a tweet.
In another tweet, he said he had filed a complaint with Cyber Crime Police and hoped the "culprits will be nabbed soon".
"Also, I as per the injunction order of the court, anyone forwarding/uploading the content will be punishable as per the relevant sections of the law. If you know of anyone doing the same, kindly inbox me." He wrote in another tweet.
A video, purported to be that of Gowda went viral across social media platforms on Sunday creating tensions in political circles.
Dear well wishers,
— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSadanandGowda) September 19, 2021
A morphed (deep fake) video of mine has been making rounds on social media. I would like to inform that, it is not me in the video, its created to malign my impeccable image by my adversaries with vested interest. 1/3
I have also filed a complaint with the cyber crime police. I have faith, the culprits will be nabbed soon. 2/3
— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSadanandGowda) September 19, 2021
Also, I as per the injunction order of the court, anyone forwarding/uploading the content will be punishable as per the relevant sections of the law.
— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSadanandGowda) September 19, 2021
If you know of anyone doing the same, kindly inbox me. 3/3
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No proposal to hike bus fares in Karnataka, says Ramalinga Reddy
Bengaluru: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has said there is no proposal at present to increase bus fares in the state, even if diesel prices go up.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Reddy said he was not aware of any decision to raise diesel prices and added that it would be welcome if no such hike takes place.
He said that although an increase in diesel prices would add to the financial burden of state-run transport corporations such as Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, no discussion has been held so far regarding a revision in passenger fares.
Commenting on the recent salary revision for transport corporation employees, the minister said the government had already conveyed its decision and declined to comment on reports that some employees were dissatisfied with the announcement.
On the delay in holding elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority, Reddy said it was natural for aspirants to feel disappointed and acknowledged that the postponement was also increasing pressure on party leaders.
He said Bengaluru’s infrastructure development since 1947 had seen substantial progress during Congress governments, but added that questions regarding the reasons for postponing the elections should be addressed to Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.
Reddy also said he had no information regarding any power-sharing arrangement within the government, but was aware of discussions on a cabinet reshuffle.
He noted that he had travelled to New Delhi only three times in the past three years and said it would be good if the cabinet expansion takes place soon.
According to him, there had been indications that the expansion would occur after two and a half years in office, but it has already been delayed by six months.
