Karnataka minister calls out BJP after SC rejects H D Kumaraswamy’s plea in corruption case
Bengaluru: With the Supreme Court dismissing Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy’s plea seeking the quashing of proceedings in a graft case, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday questioned the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on their "na khaunga, na khane dunga" slogan.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy seeking to quash the proceedings in a corruption case related to the de-notification of two plots of land.
"What does the BJP have to say about the Supreme Court order yesterday in connection with Kumaraswamy? Our Prime Minister says na khaunga, na khane dunga (will not indulge in corruption, nor allow anyone to indulge in corruption), but such cases exist in his cabinet," Kharge said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "The Supreme Court has clearly stated that Kumaraswamy misused his office for personal benefit when he was Chief Minister, and it needs to be investigated. So, it cannot grant a stay order."
Pointing to the BJP and JD(S) for organising a 'Mysuru Chalo' padayatra (foot march) demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation when allegations surfaced against him in the MUDA site allotment case, the Minister asked, "Will the BJP do a 'Mandya Chalo' now? The BJP has to clarify whether they stand with him (Kumaraswamy) or not."
Mandya is the parliamentary constituency represented by Kumaraswamy.
A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Rajesh Bindal refused to entertain Kumaraswamy’s plea against an October 9, 2020 order of the Karnataka High Court.
The High Court had earlier refused to quash the proceedings against him in the matter.
The case relates to a private complaint filed by one M S Mahadeva Swamy before the special judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act in Bengaluru, seeking the prosecution of Kumaraswamy and others.
The complaint alleged that the de-notification of two plots of land in Halagevaderahalli Village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk, during Kumaraswamy’s tenure as Chief Minister between June 2006 and October 2007, was carried out for pecuniary gain.
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PM Modi pays tributes to those killed in Jallianwala Bagh massacre
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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to those killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, and said their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of the people of India.
Modi also said the saga of those killed in the massacre, their indomitable courage and self-respect against the barbarity of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation of the nation.
"On this day, we pay our heartfelt homage to the brave martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. Their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of our people. The courage and determination they displayed continue to inspire generations to uphold the values of liberty, justice and dignity," Modi said in a post on X.
Hundreds of people protesting peacefully against the Rowlatt Act, which granted the
colonial administration repressive powers, were gunned down by British forces without any provocation on this day in 1919 at a garden in Amritsar.
While the official figure put the number of dead at 379, freedom movement leaders had claimed that several hundreds more died in the firing.
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