Nobody can politically finish me off: BS Yeddyurappa on reports of conspiracy against him in BJP
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa on Thursday cleared the air around the reports of possible rift and internal turmoil in Karnataka BJP and added that the reports were mere speculations.
Speaking to the media reporters, the former CM said there was no confusion or issues in the party and that he will do everything to bring the party back to power in the state.
He also spoke about reports that a certain section in the party was trying to sideline him and finish his political career and added "I have my own source of strength nobody can finish someone's political career just like that."
"I have built the party and brought it to power in the state. People of the state know this. And I am confident I will bring the party to power once again. There is no difference of opinion within the party." He added.
“Nadda will be coming to Koppala. I will be attending his event. Circumstantially I was unable to go to the program today due to some other reason. Now circumstances have arrived at a state now that suggests I must go. Therefore I am going. CM is also coming for the event. Both of us will attend the event together. There are no differences of opinion, confusion within us”, he informed.
“I will cover the length and breadth of the state. There are pro-BJP sentiments throughout the state. Under the leadership of Modi, Amit Shah, and Nadda, more events will be conducted in the state. As a result of all of this, we will resume power with a clear majority. There is no basis to the claim that the party has neglected me. I have been attending all the programs. Since it is not right for me to go to government events, I did not go, that’s all”, he said.
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Eggs safe for consumption, cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
New Delhi (PTI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has categorically dismissed recent claims linking eggs to cancer risk, terming them "misleading, scientifically unsupported and capable of creating unnecessary public alarm".
In a statement issued on Saturday, the food safety regulator clarified that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption and that reports alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances in eggs lack a scientific basis.
The clarification comes in response to media reports and social media posts claiming detection of nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) -- substances purportedly linked to cancer -- in eggs sold in India.
FSSAI officials emphasised that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of poultry and egg production under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
The regulator explained that an Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit (EMRL) of 1.0 µg/kg has been prescribed for nitrofuran metabolites -- but solely for regulatory enforcement purposes. This limit represents the minimum level that can be reliably detected by advanced laboratory methods and does not indicate that the substance is permitted for use.
"Detection of trace residues below the EMRL does not constitute a food safety violation nor does it imply any health risk," an FSSAI official said.
FSSAI said India's regulatory framework is aligned with international practices. The European Union and the United States also prohibit the use of nitrofurans in food-producing animals and employ reference points for action or guideline values only as enforcement tools.
Differences in numerical benchmarks across countries reflect variations in analytical and regulatory approaches, not differences in consumer safety standards, the authority noted.
On public health concerns, FSSAI cited scientific evidence indicating that there is no established causal link between trace-level dietary exposure to nitrofuran metabolites and cancer or other adverse health outcomes in humans.
"No national or international health authority has associated normal egg consumption with increased cancer risk," the regulator reiterated.
Addressing reports related to the testing of a specific egg brand, officials explained that such detections are isolated and batch-specific, often arising from inadvertent contamination or feed-related factors, and are not representative of the overall egg supply chain in the country.
"Generalising isolated laboratory findings to label eggs as unsafe is scientifically incorrect," the statement said.
FSSAI urged consumers to rely on verified scientific evidence and official advisories, reiterating that eggs remain a safe, nutritious, and valuable component of a balanced diet when produced and consumed in compliance with food safety regulations.
