Dissolve Karnataka assembly, suggests senior JD(S) leader Basavaraj Horatti
Bengaluru: Fed up with the differences in the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition and the "Siddaramaiah for CM again' clamour, senior JD(S) leader Basavaraj Horatti Saturday suggested that the assembly be dissolved.
His outburst prompted Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to request coalition leaders to refrain from making 'contradictory' and 'controversial' statements in public.
Pointing out that efforts are being made to form a non-BJP government at the centre, the Chief Minister said such statements by coalition leaders may mar these efforts.
"We are on the verge of formation of a new Government at the Centre.
At this juncture, where all efforts are being made to form a non-BJP government at the centre, the contradictory statements by leaders of coalition partners #Congress-#JDS may mar such efforts," Kumaraswamy said in a tweet.
"Hence my humble request to leaders of both parties is to restrain from making contradictory- controversial statements in public and to support the cause," he said.
Horatti made the remarks at a media organisation and stood by his statement later while addressing reporters, saying he was echoing the feelings of the general public.
"I have said both parties have agreed and decided to run the coalition government for five years, working accordingly is the dharma of both parties.
Leaving that...what is need for saying that Siddaramaiah should become Chief Minister now?" he asked. Horatti said it would create confusion among public and BJP would also try to take advantage of differences between coalition partners.
"...this should not happen, it is not right...both have formed the government and one year is over. Saying now that Siddaramaiah should become CM is not right.
Such an atmosphere should not be there...come to one clear decision- run the government or leave it, dissolve it and go. Im disappointed, so I'm saying this," he added.
There has been growing clamour within the Congress for Siddaramaiah to become Chief Minister once again, resulting in Congress and JD(S) venting their differences in public.
Horatti had earlier hit out the coalition government in December last year, accusing the Congress of using chief minister Kuaraswamy as a "rubber stamp".
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
