HM M.B. Patil warns Prof Bhagvan, Ananth Kumar Hegde, Pratap Simha!
Vijayapura, Feb 17: "Senior writer Prof Bhagavan, MPs Ananth Kumar Hegde, Pratap Simha and others should speak within the limits of freedom of speech. No one is above the law. It will be discussed in the department to take legal action against those who violate the law", Home Minister MB Patil warned.
Speaking to reporters, he said that suitable legal action would be taken against those who give provocative speeches. Everyone should respect the country. Vigil was kept on those who disturb peace in the society by sharing provocative posts, he said.
Terror strike in Pulwama was a heinous act. No one would forgive it. Strong steps should be taken to put an end to terrorism. All countries of the world together should take a decision against Pakistan. The government would give Rs 25 lakh compensation to the family of brave soldier H. Guru and government job to his wife Kalavathi, the Home Minister said.
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CPI(M) rebel Kunhikrishnan hopes for 5,000-vote win in Payyanur
Kannur (Kerala) (PTI): CPI(M) rebel candidate V Kunhikrishnan, who contested as a UDF-backed Independent from Payyanur here, on Saturday said he was hoping to win the Assembly election by a margin of 5,000 votes.
Kunhikrishnan was expelled from the CPI(M) earlier this year after raising allegations of corruption in the party’s martyrs’ fund against sitting MLA T I Madhusoodanan.
Speaking to a TV channel, Kunhikrishnan said he had announced his candidature as a mark of protest and not with expectations of victory.
However, he said the situation had changed drastically, with a strong undercurrent within CPI(M) votes favouring him.
"The undercurrent in CPI(M) votes cannot be measured. Now people are giving a response indicating victory with a margin of at least 5,000 votes," he said.
Payyanur is considered a CPI(M) stronghold, and a defeat for Madhusoodanan there would be a major setback for the party.
On political violence in Payyanur, Kunhikrishnan said he had been facing it since filing his nomination.
"The people leading this violence should think about how long they can continue it. It is the police which has to take the initiative to stop this violence as part of maintaining law and order. But the police are not intervening at the required level," he said.
Regarding his political future, Kunhikrishnan said efforts were underway to strengthen Left groups, and discussions were being held across Kerala in that regard.
"After discussing with others, a decision will be taken," he said.
Kunhikrishnan is among six former CPI(M) leaders who either exited the party or were suspended before contesting for the UDF in the April 9 Assembly elections.
Elections to the 140-seat Kerala Assembly were held on April 9, and the counting of votes will be held on May 4.
