Karnataka: R. Ashok slams Congress over Belagavi convention
Bengaluru: Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashok launched a scathing attack on the Congress, alleging that the recent convention held in Belagavi was a "memorial fair" marred by corruption rather than a genuine political gathering.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Ashok accused the Congress of collecting a "60% commission" in the name of the event. "The convention was organized under Mahatma Gandhi’s name, but if the Congress truly respected him, they should have named their party headquarters after him or Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel," he said.
Criticizing Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Ashok stated that they did not participate in the freedom struggle and lacked the moral standing to invoke Mahatma Gandhi’s name.
He further attacked the Congress government over the state’s law and order situation, claiming that the convention was held while serious crimes, including a bank robbery, a cow mutilation case, and a rape incident, were being ignored. "If you ask about development, how is the Congress any different from the BJP's tenure? Even Congress MLAs themselves admit that they haven't received funds," he alleged.
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Ashok also mocked the event’s extravagance. "They said the event should reflect Gandhi’s simplicity, but all we saw were massive cutouts. This was nothing but a 'fake Gandhis' conference," he remarked.
Ashok objected to a Congress leader allegedly comparing Kittur Rani Chennamma to Priyanka Vadra, calling it an "inexcusable" insult to the brave warrior queen of Karnataka. He demanded an immediate apology from AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge. "This is an insult to Chennamma, and Congress must apologize to the people," he insisted.
On BJP’s internal affairs, Ashok stated that a party organizational meeting was held to discuss the selection of taluk-level office bearers. He added that Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan would soon arrive in Karnataka to discuss the selection of the state BJP president. "None of us will decide on the new president. Senior leaders will make that decision, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan will consult them before making an announcement," he clarified.
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Elder brother allegedly kills sibling over marriage dispute in Gadag
Gadag: A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother following a dispute related to marriage in Hirekoppa village of Nargund taluk on Tuesday.
According to Asianet News, the deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Fakirappa Kuravinkoppa, a shepherd from Chikkamulangi village in Belagavi district. The accused, Ashok, is his elder brother.
Police said that Ashok initially claimed that unidentified persons had killed his brother by dropping a stone on his head. However, on suspicion, he was taken into custody for questioning.
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During interrogation, Ashok reportedly confessed to the crime. Police said the dispute was related to a woman Fakirappa was engaged to marry, and the accused allegedly committed the act with the intention of marrying her.
The victim’s mother, Yallamma, said the family was not aware of such intentions and that a separate marriage proposal had already been arranged for Ashok, but he didn't like her. “I never imagined he would kill his own brother just because he wanted Fakirappa's fiancée,” Asianet News quoted Yallamma as saying.
On receiving information, the Nargund police visited the spot and began an investigation. A case has been registered, and further inquiry is underway.
