Sadananda Gowda Firm on BJP Loyalty, Rejects Congress Offer
Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda has confirmed receiving an invitation from the Congress but asserted that he will not join the party under any circumstances.
During a press conference at his Bengaluru residence on Thursday, Gowda expressed displeasure towards former CM Yediyurappa and BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra, stating that the state BJP is currently limited to their family and close associates, and this situation needs to change.
Despite feeling aggrieved by the BJP's ticket allocation, Gowda affirmed his commitment to the party, stating, "I will not leave the BJP for any reason. My primary objective now is to reform the BJP in Karnataka state."
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Delhi records high of 32.7 deg C; AQI remains 'moderate'
New Delhi (PTI): The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the average for the season, while the relative humidity stood at 46 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said.
The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 34 and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The air quality remained 'moderate' at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 134, a slight drop from Saturday’s 137, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
