Karnataka Minister questions BJP's role in Rameshwaram Cafe blast after NIA detains party activist
Bengaluru: The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru, has reportedly detained Saiprasad, identified as a BJP activist from Theerthahalli, for interrogation.
State Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao shared the information on 'X', stating that the NIA had taken Saiprasad, a BJP worker from Tirthahalli, into custody in connection with the Rameswaram Cafe blast case.
Addressing the development, the minister raised questions about the BJP's involvement in the incident, remarking, "What will the saffron buds of the state say now that our government is responsible for the Rameswaram cafe explosion?" He further questioned whether the detainment of a BJP worker implied the party's involvement in the blast.
Gundurao emphasized concerns over BJP's alleged influence in religious protection matters and accused the party of promoting "saffron terrorism," citing the detainment of the BJP activist as evidence.
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He called on state BJP leaders to provide explanations, particularly those who previously blamed the Rameshwaram bomb blast case on the Congress government without considering national security implications.
About 10 days ago, the NIA conducted raids on several residences and establishments in connection with the Rameswaram cafe bomb blast case, seizing documents. While Saiprasad's detainment for questioning has been reported, the NIA is yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ಕೆಫೆ ಸ್ಫೋಟ ಪ್ರಕರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ ತೀರ್ಥಹಳ್ಳಿಯ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಮುಖಂಡ ಸಾಯಿಪ್ರಸಾದ್ನನ್ನು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ತನಿಖಾ ದಳದವರು ವಶಕ್ಕೆ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
— Dinesh Gundu Rao/ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) April 5, 2024
ಸ್ಫೋಟಕ್ಕೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರವೇ ಕಾರಣ ಅನ್ನೋವಂತೆ ಮಾತಾನಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಕೇಸರಿ ಕಲಿಗಳು ಈಗ ಏನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ? ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಮುಖಂಡನನ್ನು NIA ವಶಕ್ಕೆ ಪಡೆದಿದೆ ಎಂದ ಮೇಲೆ… pic.twitter.com/gygIPjGuBK
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Five to six opposition MLAs might cross over to Mahayuti in few months: NCP chief whip Anil Patil
Mumbai, Nov 24: There is unrest in the Maha Vikas Aghadi camp and its five to six MLAs might join the ruling Mahayuti in the next few months, claimed NCP chief whip Anil Patil, who has retained his Amalner assembly seat, on Sunday.
The MVA of Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a crushing blow in the Maharashtra assembly polls, winning only 46 of the state's 288 seats. By contrast, the BJP-led ruling coalition, which also has NCP and Shiv Sena as partners, bagged an impressive 230 seats.
“There is tremendous unrest among some NCP (SP), Congress and Sena (UBT) MLAs who have been re-elected. Those having good relations with us have expressed concerns over MVA’s massive defeat,” Patil told Marathi news channel ABP Majha.
If one wants development works in his constituency, it is good to be in power, said the legislator from Ajit Pawar’s party.
“The MVA MLAs feel their future is uncertain. It shouldn’t be a surprise if five to six MLAs cross over to the Mahayuti in the next four months,” he said.
In the results of the Maharashtra polls declared on Saturday, BJP won in 132 constituencies, while its partners Shiv Sena and NCP walked away with 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
From the MVA camp, Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged 20 seats followed by Congress’ 16 and 10 by NCP (SP).
