'Darshan cannot continue as ambassador of Agri. Department,' clarifies Min. MB Patil
Hubballi: Karnataka Minister for Commerce and Industries, MB Patil, announced that popular Sandalwood actor Darshan, who is embroiled in a murder case, will no longer serve as the ambassador for the state Agriculture Department. This statement was made during a media briefing on Friday.
Actor Darshan was arrested on Tuesday morning in Mysuru and transported to Bengaluru for questioning in connection with the alleged murder of his fan, Renukaswamy. The incident reportedly stemmed from derogatory remarks Renukaswamy made on social media about actress Pavitra Gowda, a close associate of Darshan.
Addressing the media, Minister Patil refuted claims that the state government was offering VIP treatment to the actor. "No VIP treatment has been provided to the arrested actor Darshan. If he is found guilty, he will be punished accordingly," Patil asserted.
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In a separate matter, Minister Patil addressed the POCSO case against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, emphasizing that the state government would not interfere or offer protection to the accused. "This POCSO case is very serious. The court has issued an arrest warrant for the senior BJP leader in connection with the case," he stated.
The allegations against Yediyurappa involve the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl who, along with her mother, had approached him for help on February 2. On March 14, the Sadashivanagar police in Bengaluru booked Yediyurappa under the POCSO Act following a complaint filed by the girl's mother.
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BJP takes out torch rally in Ranchi over women's quota bill
Ranchi (PTI): Jharkhand BJP on Tuesday took out a torch rally in Ranchi against the Congress-led opposition alliance for allegedly obstructing the implementation of the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha.
Led by the BJP women's wing, the 'Mahila Aakrosh Mashal Yatra' was taken out from Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk.
Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu, who also took part in the procession, said, "By opposing the Women's Reservation Bill, the Congress-led opposition alliance in Lok Sabha has committed an injustice against women in the country. The people will never forgive them."
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said, "Historic decisions are being taken to empower women under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but the opposition is obstructing women's rights due to its narrow politics."
Jharkhand BJP women's wing president Aarti Singh said that the women of Jharkhand have now awakened and are ready to fight to any extent for their honour and rights.
