Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna advocates appointment of three Deputy Chief Ministers
Tumakuru: Karnataka Minister for Cooperation, KN Rajanna, has reiterated his call for the appointment of three Deputy Chief Ministers in the state, emphasizing that such a move would bolster the Congress party's prospects for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Speaking to reporters in Tumakuru on Thursday, Rajanna drew attention to the recent BJP victory in the Assembly elections across three states, where each state was subsequently granted three Deputy Chief Ministers. He argued that adopting a similar strategy in Karnataka would enhance the Congress party's strength and outreach.
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Ministers Dr. G Parameshwara and Satish Jarkiholi have already expressed their support for the appointment of three Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka. Rajanna concurred with their viewpoint, especially as the Lok Sabha elections draw near. He highlighted that such appointments would broaden the Congress's influence across different castes and communities in Karnataka, securing support and votes from diverse sections of the population.
Rajanna stressed the importance of equality not only in matters of wealth but also in providing opportunities. He advocated for the selection of Deputy Chief Ministers from castes and communities that traditionally support the Congress. While acknowledging that party leaders had assured them of conveying their demand to the High Command, Rajanna decided to publicly restate the demand, considering its significance for the party's future prospects.
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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
