In view of the crowd, adequate security arrangements were made along the route, police said.
Govt will not file appeal against abolition of ACB: CM Bommai
Vartha Bharati | 23-08-2022 | 22:46:00 IST
Bengaluru, Aug 23: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday ruled out filing an appeal questioning the abolition of the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) by the Karnataka High Court.
When his attention was drawn to an individual who had filed a petition in the Supreme Court questioning the high court verdict to abolish the ACB and restore the powers of the Lokayukta police wing, the Chief Minister said there is no connection between that individual and the government.
"The government's stand is very clear. The party is also of the stand not to file the appeal. The BJP election manifesto too had favoured the abolition of ACB and we will abide by it," Bommai said.
"The process of implementing the court's order has started. So the question of filing an appeal does not arise. Even the State Cabinet has decided not to file the appeal," he added.
The judgement of the HC's Division Bench of Justice B Veerappa and Justice K S Hemalekha had come on August 11, on a petition challenging the ACB's formation and the subsequent March 16, 2016 government order withdrawing the powers of the Lokayukta police from registering and investigating cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The formation of the ACB through an "executive order" is not justified and constitutional, the judgement said. "With this, the ACB stands abolished."
Bommai, in response to a question, said the ruling BJP's 'Janotsava' rally will be held in Doddaballapura on September 8.
At a recent meeting, the party had decided to organise seven mega Janotsava rallies in different parts of the state like Hubballi, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Doddaballapura, Shivamogga, and in Kalyana Karnataka region. The rallies would be held between the first week of September and mid-October, and the first one at Doddaballapura.
Planned to showcase the achievements of the government, the Janatsova was to be held on July 28 to mark the completion of the BJP being in power for three years and Bommai's one year as Chief Minister. It was cancelled following outrage over BJP Yuva Morcha member Praveen Nettar's murder in Dakshina Kannada on July 26.
Replying to Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah's allegation that the BJP was trying to disrupt the agitations, like it did in Kodagu by imposing prohibitory orders, Bommai said, "Siddaramaiah is in great confusion. It all started with his confusing statements."
"Did we say that the picture of Savarkar must not be put in the Muslim area? It was Siddaramaiah who said it and created confusion, and we we are not responsible for it," he said.
Asked about Siddaramaiah's statement that not only eggs but stones were also hurled at his convoy during his recent visit to Kodagu and the protest against him was government sponsored, the Chief Minister said, "It is a big lie. Already instructions are given for the investigation on the incident and he has also been given protection. There is no need for the government to do such things."
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Three devotees sustain injuries as thousands throng to Deviramma temple in Chikkamagaluru
01-11-2024 ¦
01-11-2024 IST
Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), Nov 1: Three people sustained minor injuries as they fell down due to the slippery route because of rain when they were on the way to Deviramma hill temple here, a police officer said on Friday.
All three of them sustained minor injuries and were discharged after first aid, Vikram Amathe, Superintendent of Police (Chikkamagaluru) told PTI.
According to him, a large number of people climbed up the hill shrine to have darshan of the Goddess.
"Because of rain, the route has become slippery. Only three people were injured as they slipped while climbing," Amathe said.
The injured were immediately shifted via ambulance and given necessary first-aid, he said.
Also, two women had fallen unconscious because of fasting on October 30, he clarified.
According to him, the 24-hour darshan started on October 30 and went on till early morning of October 31.
