“LS poll campaigns will be held under CM's Leadership,” asserts DK Shivakumar on Yatindra’s remarks
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressing Congress leader Yatindra’s statement asserted that the Congress government will remain strong for five years and that the Lok Sabha polls will be held under the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s leadership. Shivakumar was speaking to the press at the Kumara Krupa guest house in the city on Wednesday.
Congress leader and CM Siddaramaiah’s son Yatindra on Wednesday in a function held at Hassan district stated, “If Cong performs well in LS polls, Siddaramaiah will continue as CM for a full term without any hindrances.” The remark sparked a debate about vexed leadership issue in the Congress state unit.
"Our government will remain strong for five years. Siddaramaiah is our Chief Minister now. He, as the Chief Minister, and myself, as the State President of the Congress Party, will conduct election campaigns together. Elections will be held under his leadership. There is no doubt about it. It is not wrong to desire and ask people for support," stated Shivakumar.
ALSO READ: Good show in LS polls will allow Siddaramaiah to continue as CM for 5 years, says his son
Referring to Yathindra as a responsible leader, Shivakumar mentioned that, “Yathindra is a responsible leader. It is natural to seek strength from the public. There is no requirement to distort his statement.”
Meanwhile addressing about counterfeit Mysore Sandal Soaps in circulation in the market he said, “I have observed counterfeit Mysore sandal soaps as well. Genuine and fake kinds of the soap exist in the market, with the fake ones often having the quality of getting discolored after a day of use. I have emphasized the need for an investigation into this matter. Previously, there were Mysore lamps being counterfeited. The authorities have taken effective measures to investigate and expose the production of counterfeit Mysore Sandal Soap. Legal action will be pursued against those involved in counterfeiting the soaps.”
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Delhi records high of 32.7 deg C; AQI remains 'moderate'
New Delhi (PTI): The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the average for the season, while the relative humidity stood at 46 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said.
The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 34 and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The air quality remained 'moderate' at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 134, a slight drop from Saturday’s 137, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
