‘Another version of Sangh Parivar’s politics’: Kerala CM on demolition of colony in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has reacted sharply to the demolition of over 300 slum houses without prior notice by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) while reclaiming five acres of government land in Bengaluru.
He said the bulldozing of Fakir Colony and Wasim Layout, where Muslim families had been residing for years, has caused extreme shock and pain.
According to Pinarayi Vijayan, what was witnessed in Karnataka is another version of the aggressive, anti-minority politics implemented by the Sangh Parivar in North India. He said that an entire community has been forced onto the streets and compelled to flee in harsh cold conditions.
He further remarked that it is shocking that as the “North Indian model of bulldozer justice” makes its way into South India, its execution is being carried out under a Congress-led government in Karnataka.
Questioning the Congress, Vijayan said that administrators are expected to take the lead in providing shelter for the poor and ensuring that no one is evicted from their homes. He asked how the Congress intends to justify the use of force to carry out mass evictions instead.
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Ruturaj scores unbeaten 67 as CSK beat MI by eight wickets
Chennai (PTI): Ruturaj Gaikwad struck his second successive half-century of the season as Chennai Super Kings cruised to a commanding eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.
Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 67 off 48 balls, stitching an unbroken 98-run stand for the third wicket with Kartik Sharma (54 not out) to comfortably chase down the target of 160 after Mumbai were stopped at 159 for seven.
Mumbai Indians' struggles continued as they only have two wins in nine matches, remaining on four points, while CSK climbed to eight points from nine games.
Earlier, MI's innings never quite gained momentum, with Naman Dhir the lone bright spot with a 57. He walked in after Will Jacks fell for one in the second over and added 40 runs for the third wicket with Suryakumar Yadav (21).
For CSK, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad (2/26) was the pick of the bowlers, removing Ryan Rickelton (37) and Tilak Varma (5), while Anshul Kamboj (3/32) impressed with an effective spell.
Brief scores:
Mumbai Indians 159 for 7 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 37, Naman Dhir 57; Noor Ahmed 2/26, Anshul Kamboj 3/32).
Chennai Super Kings: 160 for 2 in 18.1 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 67 not out, Urvil Patel 24, Kartik Sharma 54 not out; Jasprit Bumrah 1/20).
