DK Suresh challenges Yatnal to release proof of political compromise between DKShi, Vijayendra
Bengaluru: Former MP D.K. Suresh has called on BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal to release any documents he claims to possess regarding an alleged political compromise between BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar on Monday, Suresh responded to Yatnal’s recent statement that he would unveil evidence of such a compromise. “If Yatnal has documents, he should release them. It’s not just Vijayendra; Yatnal himself has a good relationship with Shivakumar, and they are close friends. He also discusses mutual benefits with Shivakumar. I don’t understand why he singled out Vijayendra in his statement,” Suresh remarked.
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Suresh further criticized the BJP’s approach, questioning whether they were fighting against Yatnal or the Congress. “Our government is focused on development. Opposition parties should prioritize addressing the problems of the people and adopt a constructive stance,” he added.
On the upcoming Swabhimani Samavesh, Suresh revealed it is a Congress party convention planned to be held in three or four locations across the state, with the first scheduled in Hassan. He emphasized the participation of both state and national leaders in the event.
Addressing political statements ahead of the convention, Suresh commented, “Some statements are made for appeasement, but I believe they understand that party interests come first.”
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Most of Rs 2,000 banknotes returned; Rs 6,839 cr worth notes still with public
Mumbai, Dec 2: The Reserve Bank on Monday said 98.08 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,839 crore worth such notes are still with the public.
On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation.
The total value of Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, has declined to Rs 6,839 crore at the close of business on November 29, 2024, RBI said.
"Thus, 98.08 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation as on May 19, 2023, has since been returned," it said in a statement.
The facility for deposit and/or exchange of the Rs 2,000 banknotes was available at all bank branches till October 7, 2023. However, this facility is still available at the 19 issue offices of the Reserve Bank.
From October 9, 2023, the RBI issue offices are also accepting Rs 2,000 banknotes from individuals and entities for deposit into their bank accounts.
Further, members of the public can also send Rs 2,000 banknotes through India Post from any post office within the country to any of the RBI issue offices for credit to their bank accounts.
The Rs 2,000 banknotes continue to be legal tender.
The 19 RBI offices depositing/exchanging the banknotes are in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna and Thiruvananthapuram.
The Rs 2,000 banknotes were introduced in November 2016, following the demonetisation of the then-prevailing Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 banknotes.
