JD(S) Arkalgud MLA AT Ramaswamy resigns from post; may shift to Congress
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Bengaluru: JD(S) legislator from Arkalgud constituency AT Ramaswamy has resigned from the post, submitting his papers to Assembly Secretary MK Vishalakshi on Friday.
The MLA, who is learned to have kept away from the party work the last few days, told reporters after submitting his resignation, “I resign as an MLA without any bitterness. I am grateful to the JD(S) for having given me the opportunity to serve the people for so long. I am also satisfied that I have fulfilled my duties with diligence.”
Ramaswamy said, “I have not undertaken political work for personal benefits of any sort. Instead, I have worked for the people,” and added, “While I never said that I would leave the JD(S), the party leaders themselves expelled me from the JD(S). Objecting to the prevalent corruption proved a problem for me.”
For the last few days, rumours were prevalent that the legislator would join the Congress. The belief that Ramaswamy may do so has been strengthened by his resignation on Friday.
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Hindi not national language, it is official language: Ex-cricketer Ashwin
Chennai (PTI): Former cricketer R Ashwin has said Hindi was not the country's national language but only an official language.
He made these comments while attending the convocation of a private college near here on Thursday, where he asked the students in what language they would like him to address them.
While a few preferred English and there was overwhelming support when he gave the option of addressing them in Tamil, there seemed to be no takers for Hindi.
"Hindi --no response. I thought I will say it (Hindi) is not our national language, but an official language," the former India all-rounder said.
