JDS - BJP deal Proved : CM Siddaramaiah
PM Modi praises Deve Gowda
Gadag,May.1: “Modi has praised JDS supremo HD Devegowda, and it is clear sign that JDS – BJP have come to a deal” said CM Siddaramaiah.
While speaking at an election rally at Navalgund, Siddaramaiah reminded that during last loksabha elections Modi had taunted that HD Devegowda should be admitted to an old age home; however he has praised HD Devegowda now. “I too have respect for HD Devegowda, let me challenge Modi to defeat Congress” he said.
“Modi claims that he is a Kannadiga, however what is his contribution to Karnataka?” asked Siddaramaiah and said that Modi has betrayed the state on Mahadayi issue and waiving off farmers loan.
“Modi did not go to Chamarajnagar because he feared that he would lose his post.” taunted Siddaramaiah and said that he does not believe in such superstitions and claimed that he has visited Chamarajnagar eight times and completed five years in office. “I believe in development” said Siddaramaiah.
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Karnataka CM, political leaders remember Saroja Devi as 'Abhinaya Saraswati'
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and several political leaders have expressed grief over the death of veteran South Indian actress B Saroja Devi, remembering her as "Abhinaya Saraswati", as she was fondly addressed.
Saroja Devi died on Monday at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87.
She has worked in over 200 Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films.
Siddaramaiah, in his condolence message posted on X, said her departure is a great loss to the Indian cinema.
"The news of the death of veteran Kannada actress B Saroja Devi is painful. She acted in about 200 Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada language films and was known as Abhinaya Saraswati," he said.
When we think of Saroja Devi, her soulful performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, Anna Thangi come to mind, he said. She entertained moviegoers for decades.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said, also on X, "A loving farewell to Abhinaya Saraswathi."
"The news of the demise of senior Kannada actress B Saroja Devi, popularly known as Abhinaya Saraswathi, is painful. She acted in five languages and served the film industry for 6 decades," he said.
Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly R Ashoka, expressing grief, said her passing away is an irreparable loss not only to Kannada but also to the entire Indian cinema.
Stating that Saroja Devi was recognized as one of the greatest actresses of the Indian film industry, former CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "She had acted in many mythological and historical films and was a household name among Kannadigas. Her portrayal of Kittur Chennamma is still remembered by everyone."
Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards were sought after for her achievements, he said.
