ED notice to Karnataka CM's wife politically motivated: D.K. Shivakumar
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issuing a notice to Karnataka Chief Minister's wife and Minister Byrathi Suresh is politically motivated.
Speaking to the media near his residence in Sadashivanagar on Monday, Shivakumar stated, "This is similar to the case against me. It is not possible for two agencies to investigate the same case simultaneously. The Lokayukta is already investigating the matter. Courts have issued multiple judgments that once the Lokayukta is handling a case, no other agency can investigate it. I will comment further after gathering complete details."
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When asked about demands for a CBI investigation into the MUDA case, he said, "In my case too, both the CBI and ED were conducting investigations simultaneously. However, agencies cannot jointly investigate the same case."
Responding to queries regarding ministers' statements about the Chief Minister's position, he clarified, "No one has made any such comments. The government is stable, and we are all working under the Chief Minister’s leadership."
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Grand Mufti of India backs nation's efforts to combat terrorism, urges national unity
New Delhi, May 09 (PTI): In a gesture of national solidarity, the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, on Friday expressed strong support for the government’s stance and actions against terrorism and extremism, particularly in sensitive regions like Kashmir.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sheikh Abubakr lauded the government’s “principled stance” and the armed forces’ efforts in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and security.
He described terrorism as a grave threat to both national stability and global peace, emphasizing that India’s proactive measures are not only necessary for its internal integrity but also crucial for international harmony.
“India’s strategic interventions and diplomatic leadership can play a transformative role in countering radical ideologies and promoting sustainable peace across South Asia,” the Grand Mufti noted in the letter, underscoring the broader regional significance of India’s counter-terrorism policies.
Calling for unity among all citizens, Sheikh Abubakr urged the people of all faiths and backgrounds to stand behind national efforts.
“We must all act as custodians of the values that bind us as a diverse yet harmonious nation,” he wrote.
Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad is the 10th Grand Mufti of India and the first Shafi scholar from South India, according to the official website of Grand Mufti of India.
He is the general secretary of the All India Muslim Scholars Association and the founder and vice-chancellor of Jamia Markaz Saqafathu Sunniyya.
