Man carrying Rs 6 lakh stopped at Vidhana Soudha during security check
Bengaluru: Security personnel at the Vidhana Soudha stopped a man carrying Rs 6 lakh in cash during a routine security check.
According to police, the cash was detected while screening bags at the entry point. Officials stopped and questioned him, stating that carrying such a large amount of cash inside the premises was not permitted.
During questioning, the man told police that he had come to meet an MLA to obtain a recommendation letter. He said his relative was hospitalised and that he needed the letter to help reduce medical expenses, for which he had brought the cash.
Police detained the man and took him to the office of ACP, Vidhana Soudha Security, for further questioning. After verifying his explanation, the police reportedly released him and returned the money.
The incident comes at a time of increased vigilance at Vidhana Soudha following similar cases reported earlier.
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TVK chief Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu CM, to be sworn-in on May 10
Chennai (PTI): Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and and the leader will take oath on Sunday, the Lok Bhavan said.
The swearing-in of the Vijay-led ministry will be held on Sunday at 10 am here at Nehru Stadium.
Vijay was appointed CM after he presented letters of support from the VCK and the IUML who have two MLAs each. The governor held talks for about an hour over the requisite support.
According to a Lok Bhavan press release, Vijay was appointed the chief minister by Governor Arlekar as per the provisions of the Constitution. The governor also invited Vijay to form ministry.
Further, Arlekar asked Vijay to seek the vote of confidence on or before May 13.
The TVK chief met the governor along with Congress top leader K Selvaperunthagai and leaders of supporting parties including the CPI(M) State Secretary P Shanmugam.
Taking into account support from VCK and IUML, who have 2 seats each, the TVK's seat tally has now touched 120 in the 234-member Assembly.
