JD(S) leader and four-term MLA AT Ramaswamy from Karnataka joins BJP
New Delhi, Apr 1: Four-term Karnataka Assembly member and Janata Dal (Secular) leader AT Ramaswamy joined the BJP on Saturday, saying he was impressed with the ruling party and its leadership.
Ramaswamy joined the party after resigning as an MLA. He represented the Arkalgud constituency in Hassan district, a traditional stronghold of JD(S) patriarch and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda. The BJP has been trying to hard to strengthen its presence in the region.
He joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Anurag Thakur and also met party chief JP Nadda.
Thakur said it is clear that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi can give an honest government devoted to good governance.
Nadda tweeted after the meeting, "I welcome AT Ramaswamy ji into the BJP. His decision to become a member of our party is a reflection of the massive support for our ideology and vision for Karnataka. I'm certain his legislative experience will strengthen the party and help us to serve Karnataka more diligently."
Claiming that he was not an aspirant for any "MLA post", Ramaswamy said he was a victim of "money power" as he often raised the issue of corruption and other irregularities.
Assembly elections in Karnataka will be held on May 10.
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Mangaluru: Bajpe police arrests young man for alleged derogatory posts against police
Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.
According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.
Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.
After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.
