R Ashok calls for CBI probe into Valmiki Corporation scandal
Bengaluru: In the wake of the Valmiki Development Corporation scandal involving the suicide of an officer and alleged embezzlement of Rs 185 crores, opposition leader R. Ashok has vehemently demanded a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Expressing outrage over the perceived protection of implicated officials by the ruling Congress government, Ashok spoke on the need for transparency and justice.
In a social media post addressed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Ashok criticized the government's handling of the case, accusing it of delaying investigations and ultimately closing them without satisfactory resolution.
"Dear CM Siddaramaiah," Ashok's post reads, "the innocent and honest officer who fell victim to this scam deserves justice. A CBI investigation is imperative to ensure a fair resolution in a case where hundreds of crores have been siphoned off to multiple companies."
R Ashok urged immediate action to deliver justice to the deceased officer's family, who belong to the Scheduled Tribes, and called for the removal of Minister B. Nagendra from the cabinet to uphold the integrity of the government.
ವಾಲ್ಮೀಕಿ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ನಿಗಮದ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಯ ಆತ್ಮಹತ್ಯೆ ಹಾಗು 185 ಕೋಟಿ ಅವ್ಯವಹಾರ ಪ್ರಕರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಂಡ ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಚಾರ ನಡೆದಿರುವುದು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾಗಿದ್ದರೂ ಸಚಿವ @BNagendraINC, ನಿಗಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಹಾಗು ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳನ್ನು ರಕ್ಷಣೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಹೊರಟಿದೆ ಈ ಲಜ್ಜೆಗೆಟ್ಟ @INCKarnataka ಸರ್ಕಾರ.
— R. Ashoka (ಮೋದಿ ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬ) (@RAshokaBJP) June 1, 2024
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
