Bengaluru: Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Sunday launched a sharp counter to Minister Priyank Kharge’s recent remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asserting that if India is stable today, the credit goes to the RSS, not the Congress.
Speaking at the BJP state office in Bengaluru, Narayanaswamy responded strongly to Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge’s challenge asking BJP leaders to name ten good works done by the RSS. “Let me remind you, I know your history and your father’s history too. Don’t provoke me repeatedly,” Narayanaswamy warned.
He further alleged that Priyank Kharge has become arrogant with power. “This is nothing but childish behaviour. He doesn’t just target me personally, but also speaks recklessly about the RSS,” he added.
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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.
