Delegation urges CM to continue SIT probe in Dharmasthala case until logical conclusion
Bengaluru: A delegation from the ‘Kondavaru Yaru Andolana’ (Who Killed Them Movement) has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues its probe into the alleged cases of atrocities against women in Dharmasthala until the investigation reaches a logical conclusion.
The delegation met the Chief Minister at his residence, ‘Cauvery," on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum demanding that all cases of alleged violence against women in Dharmasthala be brought under the purview of the SIT. They emphasized that the investigation should not be closed prematurely and must proceed comprehensively until all facts are uncovered.
The activists also called for strict action against officials found guilty in connection with the cases.
Those present in the delegation included Champavati, Madhu Bhushan, Shakun, Mayarao, Gowramma, Jyoti Ananth Subbarao, Mamata Yajman, Mallige Sirimane, Geetha, and Sujata, among others.
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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.
