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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Bommai turns down honorary doctorate, calls for rethink on awards to politicians
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has declined to accept an honorary doctorate from Haveri University, saying it is not appropriate to confer such honours on politicians or those engaged in self-motivated social service.
He said the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours in public life.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Syndicate members of Haveri University for deciding to confer an honorary doctorate on me,” Bommai, MP from Haveri, said in a statement issued on Sunday night.
“However, I have informed the Vice-Chancellor that I will not accept the honour. As I am engaged in public service, I do not seek any awards. I believe the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours. Therefore, I humbly reiterate that I will not accept the honorary doctorate,” he said.
Bommai said honorary doctorates should be awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished and significant service in a particular field over a long period.
“It is my personal view that it is not appropriate to confer honorary doctorates on politicians or those engaged in social service out of self-motivation. I request that this matter be reconsidered,” he added.
Recently, Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar proposed the constitution of an expert panel to regulate the awarding of honorary doctorates.
In a letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of public universities in the state, the minister highlighted the lack of standards in conferring such honours.
