Let Muniyappa leave his ministry if he wants, I won’t: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara
Bengaluru: In response to Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa's recent suggestion that "senior ministers should leave their ministerial posts two and a half years later," Karnataka's Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara has made it clear that he has no intentions of stepping down from his ministerial position.
While Muniyappa's statement has stirred discussions within the Congress government in Karnataka, Dr. Parameshwara, addressing the media on Thursday, emphasized that the opinion did not apply to him and affirmed his commitment to his current role.
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Regarding Muniyappa's viewpoint, Dr. Parameshwara remarked, "While there is no issue with Muniyappa's statement, I personally am not inclined to follow suit. It is solely his individual perspective."
Muniyappa's earlier statement generated significant attention and raised eyebrows within the Karnataka Congress. He had asserted, "Empowering all members is crucial to bolster the party's political strength. I am prepared to step down from my ministerial role without reservations or objections."
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Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 2.99 lakh seized in Kolkata, one held
Kolkata (PTI): A 68-year-old man was arrested from Kolkata on Thursday morning after fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 2.99 lakh were seized from his possession, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police apprehended the person from the Dharmatala bus stand area in the central part of the city, he said.
“Six bundles of FICN of Rs 500 denomination were seized from his possession. The person seems to be a member of a racket involved in fake currency note supply. A case has been filed against him and he will be produced in a local court later today,” he said.
The accused is a resident of Malda district, the officer said, adding that a probe into the matter is underway.
