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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25 Indian tourists injured in Nepal accident, three critical
Balrampur (PTI): At least 25 Indian tourists were injured when the bus ferrying them to Nepal's Pokhara met with an accident in the neighbouring country's Dang district, police said on Saturday.
The police said 19 tourists were admitted to the community health centre in Tulsipur in this Uttar Pradesh's district, which shares a border with Nepal.
Three of the injured are in critical condition and are undergoing treatment in a Nepal hospital.
The accident on Friday is suspected to have been caused by a brake failure. Most of the injured are from Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi and Barabanki districts of Uttar Pradesh, the police said.
Receiving information about the accident, police from Nepal's Gadhawa reached the spot and admitted the injured to a local health centre from where 19 people were brought to Tulsipur.
Circle Officer (Tulsipur) Brijnandan Rai confirmed that 19 Indians were undergoing treatment at the local community health centre.
He added some of the injured were discharged after first aid while the condition of three was critical and they were being treated in a Nepal hospital.
