SDPI’s role suspected behind attack on senior Congress leader Tanveer Sait: Siddaramaiah
Mysuru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly Siddaramaiah, on Monday suspected role of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) in the assault on senior Congress leader Tanveer Sait that took place on Sunday night.
Siddaramaiah also demanded investigation into the case by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
He was speaking to reporters in the city after visiting Tanveer Sait in Hospital on Monday evening.
“The arrested accused who attacked Sait is a member of SDPI and that is why the police suspect role of the party behind the attack. Such attacks cannot also be carried away by individuals alone without backing” Siddaramaiah said.
“The case should be thoroughly investigated by SIT and SDPI should be banned. If such attacks can be carried on representatives of people, think about what can happen to the common people. The probe should be handed over to SIT for free and fair investigation” he said.
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Former MLC Kariyanna H. Sangati passes away in Bengaluru
Koppal: Former Legislative Council member Kariyanna H. Sangati (61) passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Monday morning due to multiple organ failure.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, and a large number of relatives.
Sangati was a close associate of D. K. Shivakumar. He had contested the 2008 Assembly elections as an independent candidate from Koppal constituency and the 2018 elections from Gangavathi constituency on a JD(S) ticket.
He also served as President of the Koppal Zilla Panchayat and held positions such as President of Kalidasa Educational Institutions and Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mandal, besides serving in various roles in the district.
Minister for Backward Classes Welfare and Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi expressed grief over his demise.
“He was a distinguished member of the Legislative Council and a respected parliamentary figure. His death is painful. May God give his family and followers the strength to bear this grief,” he said in a condolence message.
