Set to join Cong, Ex-MLA Poornima Srinivas says BJP did not fulfil promises made to her community
Bengaluru: Former BJP MLA Poornima Srinivas, who is set to join the Congress, claimed on Wednesday that the J P Nadda-led party failed to fulfil the promises made to the Golla (cowherd) community to which she belongs, prompting her to opt for a 'change''.
She also claimed that the Congress has decided to give the MLC ticket to her husband D T Srinivas from Teachers' Constituency.
Denying that she was sidelined in the BJP, the former MLA said both B S Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai had when they were Chief Ministers paid attention to Holalakere assembly constituency, which she had represented from 2018 to 2023, by giving lots of grants.
"However, when it comes to my community, they (Yediyurappa and Bommai) did not live up to the promises they had made while in the government to fulfill many of the works of our community, be it our Math or hostels in Chitradurga, Holalakere, Hosadurga and Hiriyur", she said.
She added that in Tumakuru too, there are many unfinished buildings, which were meant for the Golla community. The request for grants went unheeded, Poornima alleged.
Poornima also has a grouse that she was not made a minister though there were strong indications for it till the last minute. The BJP also created confusion regarding the formation of a corporation of our community, she alleged.
Regarding the date of joining Congress, she said, "It is not final yet, but we are thinking of October 20."
"It is the decision of our community leaders and our well wishers who want me to continue in politics. They want me to go for a change because they believe that there is difficulty for the Other Backward Classes in the BJP. Hence, I took this decision, she said.
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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
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