DK Shivakumar is facing another problem?
Bengaluru, June 20: The statement of Karnataka Bhavan former public relation officer Anjaneya that “the money found in my house was not mine and it belonged to DK Shivakumar” has fixed Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar in a legal complication.
But DK Shivakumar reacted that “I have not done any mistake. I hope that I would get justice in the court of law. I will attend the IT investigation. I will not speak anything now. I will disclose everything at a right time”, he said.
Meanwhile, BJP demanded the resignation of Minister DK Shivakumar. But Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy asked as to why Shivakumar should resign from the post.
The notice served by the IT to Shivakumar asking him to attend the investigation has created turmoil in the political circle. In view of this sudden development, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy discussed this issue with his father and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda who advised the CM to take decision cautiously.
About the incident
When the Income Tax department sleuths conducted raids on the offices and house of DK Shivakumar, the IT cell also raided the houses of Shivakumar’s close aids. During the raid, the IT sleuths found more than Rs 12 crore cash. But Rajendra, Sunil Sharma and Anjaneya, said to the close associates of Shivakumar, gave different statements. But after seven months of the raid, they have given different statements to the IT in writing and this has given new twist to the entire episode.
When IT raided on four flats in Delhi, the sleuths found Rs 8.56 crore. The IT officials also confiscated a diary, some notes which have some code words, from the house of Rajendra, who has been looking after Sharma Transport business. Now, the IT officials found sources of those materials. It was mentioned in the diary that Rs 5 crore was given to AICC through a person Mulagund. It was said that the amount was given to the AICC on the direction of Shivakumar.
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UCC only targets Muslims while other personal laws remain unaffected: Tushar Gandhi
Mangalore: Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent social activist, expressed strong concerns over the current political environment in India, stating that it deviates from the vision of the nation's founders. Speaking at a seminar in Mangalore on Monday, Gandhi emphasized that the unity that earned India its liberty has been overshadowed by divisive politics focused on caste and religion.
He was addressing a gathering at a one-day seminar and book release event organized by the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Bangalore, in collaboration with Mangalore University, Mangala Gangotri, National Service Scheme (NSS), and the Kumbra Jathappa Rai Prasthistana, Puttur. The seminar was aimed at discussing the relevance of Gandhi’s ideology for today’s youth.
In his special address on the topic “Relevance of Gandhi’s Ideology to Today’s Youth,” Gandhi lamented how today’s political leaders have realized that dividing and ruling the electorate is the way forward. He expressed frustration that the electorate is often left to choose between poor political options, with no ideal candidates in sight. "We are in a zone where we have to elect from all the bad options. No ideal options are left when it comes to politics. We elect people who should be nowhere in public life," he said, underscoring the decline in political integrity.
Gandhi also criticized the ongoing discussions surrounding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He argued that the code disproportionately targets Muslims, while other personal laws remain unaffected. He pointed out that the current political regime’s push for UCC reflects an attempt to alter the Constitution through indirect means, calling it “changing the Constitution through the backdoor.”
In a pointed remark about the current atmosphere for minorities, Gandhi questioned whether a person from a minority community would feel comfortable or confident seeing an individual in an RSS uniform working at a government office. He asserted that this discomfort is exactly what the present regime seeks to instill in minorities, furthering their marginalization.
Gandhi’s remarks resonated with the audience, drawing attention to the stark contrast between the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and the prevailing political discourse. He warned that the political and social divisions seen today were far from what the nation's founders had envisioned, calling for a return to the principles of unity and secularism.
The seminar also featured notable speakers and dignitaries. Nadoja Dr. Wooday P. Krishna, President of the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Shantaram Shetty, Pro Vice Chancellor of Nitte University, Mangalore, was the guest of honor, releasing two books authored by Pramod Kumar Rai, founder of Kumbra Jathappa Rai Pratistana, Puttur. The books titled "On the Trail of Gandhi’s Footsteps" and "Before I Return to the Soil" reflect on Gandhi’s ideology and its impact on society.
Presiding over the event was Prof. P.L. Dharma, Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University, who praised the significance of such discussions in today’s context. Dr. Sheshappa K, NSS Coordinator of Mangalore University, and Prof. Ganapati Gowda, Principal of University College, Mangalore, were also present during the seminar.
