Kumaraswamy calls JDS legislature party meet on Sunday to discuss political situation
Bengaluru, Apr 26: With the BJP predicting the Congress-JD(S) coalition government's collapse and dissidence resurfacing in Congress, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has called a meeting of JD(S) legislature party on Sunday to discuss the political developments in the state.
The meeting has been called after the Lok Sabha polls to discuss the recent political developments, party sources said.
With speculation about the longevity of the coalition government coming to the fore again and threat by rebel Congress MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi to quit the party, along with other legislators, Kumaraswamy Thursday took stock of the situation with his deputy G Parameshwara and senior Minister D K Shivakumar.
As the second phase of Lok Sabha polls drew to a close Tuesday, this speculation gained ground with state BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa predicting the coalition government's collapse after the May 23 election results.
There are talks within political circles that any adverse results for the coalition in the Lok Sabha polls,which they fought in alliance, despite resentment within among grass root workers and leaders of both parties, will have its implications on the longevity of the government.
Adding to this was the threat by Jarkiholi, who has been hobnobbing with BJP for some time now that he, along with other MLAs, would resign from the Congress soon, which has caused fear among the ruling coalition leaders as it would trigger the numbers game in the assembly.
Meanwhile, speaking to reporters in Belagavi, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara Friday said the Congress has made efforts to reach out to Jarkiholi.
"We have been trying every day on coming to know that he has come to Bengaluru. I tried to speak to him, but he was not available. All of us are trying.
None of us want to lose a friend like him. He too has worked for the party from the youthCongress level... we don't want to let go of him easily," he said.
Pointing out that Jarkiholi on many occasions in the past had said he would resign, Parameshwara said, "if he resigns, we will think about further action. If he does not, we will think about how to use him in the party."
If he resigns, the seat which he is representing asMLA will fall vacant, as we still have four years.Sowe will have to fill this seat by holding by-election..we will prepare for that," he added.
There are signs that Jarkiholi is left alone, with legislators considered close to him expressing their allegiance to the Congress.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
