Minister KN Rajanna reaffirms ‘revolutionary’ political developments in Karnataka after Sept
Bengaluru, Jul 24 (PTI): Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna, who had earlier hinted at "revolutionary" political developments in the state post-September, reiterated on Thursday that he stands by his statement.
Similar remarks made by him on June 26 had sparked speculation about a possible change in leadership and a cabinet reshuffle later this year.
"It (revolutionary political developments) is ahead… I had said September. I still stand by that statement," Rajanna told reporters here when asked about his earlier comments.
When pressed for details, he said, "If I reveal everything now, there won’t be any curiosity left. Let the curiosity remain."
Noting that Siddaramaiah has already clarified the issue of a leadership change, Rajanna, a supporter of the chief minister, said any discussion on the topic is irrelevant.
"Siddaramaiah has made it clear that he will abide by the high command’s decision, so that rider is also there. Any decision on this will be taken at the high command level," he added.
Earlier this month, Siddaramaiah had asserted that he would complete his full five-year term as CM, while reiterating that he would go by the party high command's decision.
Speculation has been rife in political circles—particularly within the ruling Congress—about a potential change in leadership later this year, reportedly tied to a power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
There has also been talk of a change in the KPCC President post, which Shivakumar has held beyond his original term.
Rajanna said he plans to meet AICC General Secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, during his upcoming visit to Delhi.
"There’s no specific reason. He is our in-charge secretary, so I will meet and discuss matters with him," he added.
Responding to reports that he had "boycotted" Surjewala’s one-on-one meetings with ministers earlier this month, Rajanna clarified, "I wasn’t called for that meeting. If I had been in the city, I would have met him. But I had pre-scheduled international travel for personal reasons and couldn’t attend."
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Woman threatens to end life as police official refuses to accept love proposal, FIR registered
Bengaluru (PTI): A woman was booked on charges of obstructing a police inspector from discharging his official duties and threatening to commit suicide if he did not accept her love proposal, police said on Wednesday.
The 45-year-old inspector attached to the Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station here alleged that the woman repeatedly harassed him, they said.
According to his complaint, the harassment began on October 30, when he started receiving calls from an unknown woman from multiple phone numbers.
During these calls, she allegedly spoke incoherently and claimed to have close links with several highly placed individuals, including the Chief Minister, Deputy CM, Home Minister and other political leaders.
Police said the woman sent photographs via WhatsApp purportedly showing herself with these dignitaries and claimed she could use their influence to compel the inspector to accept her proposal. She also allegedly threatened to use her contacts against him if he refused.
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The inspector said that he advised her to visit the police station and submit a written complaint if she had any grievance. However, she did not do so and instead continued to repeatedly call and send messages, which disturbed his official duties, the FIR said.
According to the FIR, on November 7, the woman allegedly visited his office and handed over an envelope containing some tablets along with handwritten letters. The letters contained emotionally charged and inappropriate content, and the woman claimed they were written using her blood, indicating obsessive behaviour.
Despite being clearly informed that the number she was contacting was an official departmental number meant for public service, she allegedly continued making unnecessary calls and messages, causing mental harassment and obstruction to his day-to-day duties, he alleged.
During the inquiry, police learnt that the woman had allegedly exhibited similar behaviour with other police and government officials in the past, it stated.
On December 12, she allegedly went to his police station and shouted and threatened to commit suicide and ruin the inspector's career if he did not respond to her proposal, prompting him to lodge a complaint.
"Based on the complaint, a case was registered against the woman under Sections 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 221 (obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station. The matter is under investigation," police said.
