Kumaraswamy's word final on Bhavani's ticket from Hassan seat: Revanna
Seeking to end the controversy over Bhavani Revanna's wish to contest from Hassan constituency in the upcoming assembly election, her husband H D Revanna said his younger brother and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's word will be final.
Bhavani had created ruffle within the first family of Janata Dal (Secular) by announcing that her candidature has been cleared for the assembly election due by May.
Kumaraswamy later issued a clarification that it was not necessary that she would contest from Hassan as there were many other capable candidates.
''I am not after fielding any specific person (from Hassan). We want our party to survive. Whatever Kumaraswamy says is final word for all of us. The final decision will be taken by Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy, me and party state president C M Ibrahim,'' Revanna, a former Minister, told reporters in Hole Narasipur, his home constituency.
People who think that there will be a clash between him and Kumaraswamy due to 'family politics' will be sorely disappointed, Revanna quipped.
''There are no differences amongst us. All we want is the development of Hassan district. There is nothing like (prominence to) family,'' the former Minister said.
Revanna said the JD(S) is fighting the election to bring back Kumaraswamy- led government in the State.
The clarification came as the JD(S) first family was hitting headlines over the possible feud amongst former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda clan over the Hassan seat from where Bhavani, a former Hassan Zilla Panchayat member, is willing to contest the election.
The silence of Revanna was giving more credence to the rumours about the rift between the sons of Deve Gowda and their families.
It is learnt that the matter related to Bhavani's wish is before the JD(S) patriarch to take a final call.
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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.
