Demand relief for people from PM, Centre, not Opposition: Minister Priyank Kharge slams BJP
Kalaburagi: Hitting out at BJP sharply for its criticism of Leaders of the Opposition in the Parliament Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for not giving relief to people affected by the floods across the country this year, District In-charge Minister Priyank Kharge asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were in power if they could do nothing to help the citizens.
The minister, who spoke to reporters at the Kalaburagi Airport on Tuesday, said, “The BJP worships the PM, calling him 'Vishwaguru' and a great leader equivalent of God. Over the last nearly 12 years, what is his contribution to Karnataka? Is satisfying the needs of the citizens the duty of the Opposition? If the Centre is unable to provide relief, then it is only justice that you resign.”
When asked about compensation to the people, Kharge said, “Since statistics are needed to release relief, a survey will soon be held to get the necessary statistics, after which, we will announce the compensation amount.”
Further mocking the BJP leaders, Kharge said that the leaders had been visiting the district ever since he took charge as minister. “This is a positive thing for Kalaburagi. Of course, we need not learn how to govern from them,” the minister slammed the rival party.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
