Minister Parameshwara acknowledges leadership 'drama', says Congress high command will decide

Vartha Bharati | 10-07-2025 | 16:33:00 IST

Bengaluru (PTI): Amid speculations of a leadership change in Karnataka, state Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said the party high command is observing everything and will take a decision when the time comes.

Responding to a question about the "drama" surrounding a possible change in leadership and the public statements made by some party leaders and MLAs, Parameshwara acknowledged that a drama is indeed unfolding, but said he does not wish to "open another drama company" by adding to it with his comments.

"As you (media persons) said, a drama is going on. Repeated discussions and statements on this (leadership change issue) should not happen. There is no problem in the administration—it is running smoothly, and the Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) is effectively handling it. I don't want to open another drama company (by making statements)," the senior Congress leader said.

Speaking to reporters, he reiterated that the party high command is monitoring the situation and will take decisions when necessary.

When asked whether the time for such a decision has arrived, the former KPCC president declined to comment on whether the moment is now, tomorrow, or in the past.

"The high command knows what needs to be done," he added.

On repeated remarks about a leadership change, Parameshwara said the party president will handle the matter appropriately.

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Worker’s body reaches Ranchi from Saudi 4 months after death; family rejects over compensation

15-02-2026 ¦ 15-02-2026 IST

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Ranchi (PTI): The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over pending compensation, officials said.

Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, told PTI that, before taking the body of Vijay Kumar Mahato, the family is demanding compensation from the private company where he used to work in the Arab country.

Mahato was killed in an alleged crossfire between the police and criminals.

“Since it was a bullet injury case, the matter is before a court in Jeddah. The final compensation may depend on the court’s decision,” Lakra said.

“The Indian Embassy informed us about the body’s arrival, and coordination was done with district authorities. Our role is limited to coordination in cases involving overseas employers and foreign jurisdiction,” she added.

Giridih Deputy Commissioner Ram Niwas Yadav said the authorities will try to convince the family to perform the last rites.

“We have already sanctioned Rs 5 lakh under the government scheme for migrant’s deaths abroad. The compensation payment might take some time,” he said.

The body is currently at the mortuary of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.

The Family members said they will only accept it if the company provides written assurance regarding compensation. “Without that assurance, we will not receive the body,” said Ram Prasad Mahato, the deceased’s brother-in-law.

Mahato, a native of Dudhpaniya village in Madh Gopali panchayat under Dumri block, was employed as a tower line fitter. His family said he was struck by a bullet during a gunfight between local police and an extortion gang and later succumbed to his injuries.

Social activist Sikander Ali said Mahato is survived by his wife, two young sons aged five and three, and elderly parents.