Don’t fall for Deve Gowda or Kumaraswamy’s tears, Siddaramaiah tells voters in Mysuru
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke highly of M Lakshman, the Congress candidate for the Mysore Lok Sabha constituency, during an election rally in Chamarajanagar on Tuesday. He praised Lakshman as the voice of the people, a protector of the constitution, and a representative of state interests and social justice. Siddaramaiah urged everyone to stay united and elect Lakshman as their representative in Parliament.
Addressing BJP's accusations regarding Lakshman's caste, Siddaramaiah refuted them by stating that Lakshman hailed from a normal Vokkaliga family and was a dedicated party worker. He dismissed the misinformation being spread about Lakshman's caste and reaffirmed that he was a pure Vokkaliga. Siddaramaiah urged the audience not to be swayed by lies and misinformation.
Siddaramaiah criticized Prime Minister Modi for allegedly deceiving the country with false promises over the past 10 years. He questioned Modi's track record, stating that the promised 15 lakh rupees were not deposited into individual accounts, nor were 2 crore jobs created annually as claimed. Siddaramaiah ridiculed Modi's slogan of 'ache din', highlighting the loss of existing jobs and the failure to address people's problems.
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Focusing on the rising prices of essential commodities, Siddaramaiah remarked that while this might be 'ache din' for Modi, it was not the case for anyone else. He accused Modi of only visiting during elections and neglecting issues such as floods and famine.
Siddaramaiah criticized the political moves of Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy, stating that they had joined BJP after the saffron party brought down H D Kumaraswamy's government. He highlighted his opposition to such political actions and urged the people to question their frequently changing political stands.
Referring to the development in Mysore, Siddaramaiah questioned the achievements of BJP and JDS governments compared to those under Congress rule. He emphasized the success of the 'bhagya' schemes in helping marginalized communities, particularly highlighting the 'anna bhagya' scheme aimed at ensuring that both the rich and the poor had access to a full meal before bedtime.
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UP: BJP MLA falls on rail track while flagging off Vande Bharat train
Etawah (UP), Sep 16: BJP's Etawah MLA Sarita Bhadauriya fell onto the railway tracks while vying to wave the green flag for the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express here on Monday.
Purported videos of the incident surfaced on social media.
The incident occurred amidst a crowded platform as the train arrived around 6 pm. The 61-year-old second-term BJP lawmaker was among a host of people holding the green flag as they stood at the platform, the video showed.
Following the virtual inauguration of the Vande Bharat train by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the train, numbered 20175, was flagged off by the Rail Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu from Agra.
When contacted by PTI, BJP's Etawah unit treasurer Sanjeev Bhadauriya said, "The MLA was helped off the track and she then waited for some time at the platform for the flag-off event."
"Later she consulted doctors and is resting at her home now. She did not suffer any visible physical injuries. If there is any internal injury, it is yet to be confirmed," Bhadauriya said.
The train made stops at Tundla before arriving at Etawah station. Upon its arrival, a commotion ensued on the platform as various political figures, including Samajwadi Party MP Jitendra Douwhare, former BJP MP Ram Shankar, and current MLA Sarita Bhadauriya, gathered to participate in the flag-off, the videos showed.
As the train's horn signalled its departure, the platform became chaotic with supporters jostling for position. In the ensuing melee, the MLA was pushed off the platform and she fell onto the railway tracks in front of the train, it showed.
The train was stopped in time by bystanders, preventing a major accident. Bhadauriya was quickly rescued from the tracks by the police and taken to the hospital, according to eyewitnesses.
Talking about the operation date for the Vande Bharat Express, PRO Prashasti Srivastava from the Agra division of the railways said that the date will be announced soon.
The train will cover the distance between Agra and Varanasi in approximately seven hours. The return train will operate as number 20176 from Varanasi to Agra, while the Agra-Varanasi service will be number 20175.
Etawah, UP: The flag-off ceremony for the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express faced chaos due to heavy rush, and BJP's Etawah Sadar MLA, Sarita Bhadoria, fell in front of the train pic.twitter.com/p10CfbDIF0
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