Madikeri: Woman plantation labourer killed in wild tusker attack
Madikeri: A woman plantation worker died on the spot in a wild tusker attack in Devarakadu Paysari.
The deceased plantation worker has been identified as Gauri (65), a resident of the same village.
Gauri was on her way to home after finishing work, when the elephant suddenly attacked her.
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Thitimati ACF Gopal, RFO Gangashadhar and other personnel including Ponnampet Block Congress President Miderira Naveen, Secretary AJ Babu, Devpur Zonal Congress President Basant Kumar, Titimati Village Panchayat member Afroz visited the spot and conducted an investigation.
Gauri's mortal remains were transported to Gonikoppa Government Hospital.
A case in connection with the incident was registered at the Gonikoppa Police Station. Gonikoppa Station Officer Rupadevi Biradar, Circle Inspector Shivraj Mudhol and staff visited the secne.
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Palaniswami rules out power-sharing in TN with BJP after 2026 polls, contradicts NDA ally: Report
Chennai: Days after the AIADMK formally rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) made it clear that no coalition government will be formed in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 Assembly elections, directly contradicting a recent assertion by senior BJP leader Amit Shah.
Palaniswami's remarks contradict Shah’s statement made in Chennai on April 11, where the Union Minister had said that a coalition government led by the AIADMK would soon come to power in the state.
Addressing reporters at the State Secretariat, EPS asserted that Shah’s remarks were being misinterpreted. “He didn’t say it would be a coalition government. You are misinterpreting and trying to play tricks. Please stop that,” Palaniswami was quoted as saying by The New Indian Express.
Clarifying further, the former Chief Minister emphasised that Shah’s remarks merely indicated that the “AIADMK-BJP alliance” would form the government, and not that there would be a power-sharing arrangement. Palaniswami emphasised that while the alliance would be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national level, it would be led by him in Tamil Nadu.
Meanwhile, senior AIADMK leaders told The Indian Express that EPS’s clarification was prompted by significant internal feedback. “There were several calls and feedback messages from our leaders and well-wishers who believed Shah’s speech hinted at some form of power-sharing. That’s why he had to say it clearly on Wednesday,” IE report quoted one party leader as saying.
Though the BJP has not issued an official response to EPS’s comments, party insiders reportedly said EPS’s stand was expected and no offence was taken.
