‘Shettar sure to win; state will have Congress govt’: Congress activist writes note in blood
Hubballi: A Congress activist from Hubballi, Manjunath N Yantruvi, has expressed his trust in the party and its candidate from the Hubli-Dharwad Central constituency, Jagadish Shettar, by writing a note in his own blood. The note reads, "I am writing in blood that Hon’ble Jagadish Shettar will win 100 per cent. The state will have a Congress government this time. Jai Congress."
This display of loyalty comes in response to criticism from former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, BS Yediyurappa, who had questioned Shettar's decision to switch from the BJP to the Congress after being denied a ticket this year. Yediyurappa had claimed that he was willing to write in blood that Shettar would lose the polls.
The upcoming Assembly elections in May have brought about a charged political atmosphere in Hubballi, with both the Congress and BJP vying for the support of the electorate. Manjunath N Yantruvi's display of loyalty to the Congress and its candidate is indicative of the high stakes involved in the polls.
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Annamalai questions Naxals surrender policy in Karnataka
Udupi (Karnataka), Jan 11: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has raised concerns over the Naxal surrender and rehabilitation policy in Karnataka, questioning its effectiveness and transparency.
Annamalai, who had served as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Udupi between January 2015 and August 2016 and as SP Chikkamagaluru, considered a hotbed of Naxals in Karnataka, in 2018, had convened a press conference in Udupi on Saturday.
According to him, while the policy aims to reintegrate former Naxals into mainstream society, doubts persist regarding its implementation.
He pointed out that surrender and encounter cases have sparked widespread speculation, with many questioning the circumstances under which these events unfolded.
"The recent Naxals surrenders, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, raise several questions. The process, which involves surrenders in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, appears to have been made too easy for Naxals," he said.
Annamalai also questioned the credibility of the surrender process, stating that the government's approach could create doubts about the policy's integrity. He cited the case of Vikram Gowda's encounter, which has triggered concerns among locals.
"There are reports that the Chief Minister himself was involved in the surrender process, and weapons were displayed in a remote forested location. The public is finding it difficult to believe this narrative," he added.
The remarks come amid growing debates on the handling of Naxal issues in Karnataka, with political leaders and activists weighing in on the government's approach to surrender.
Annamalai was in Udupi to launch "Samvidhana Badalayisisddu Yaaru?" (Who changed the Constitution?), authored by Vikas Kumar P, at an event organised by the Citizens for Social Justice today.
Taking to 'X' post the event, Annamalai wrote, "This book highlights the numerous amendments made during the Congress regime, which sought to undermine our citizens' fundamental rights, civic liberties, and even the very meaning of the Preamble."
He had also posted on X that he met today and received blessings from the current Paryaya Swami, His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Sugunendra Theerth Swamiji, of Jagadguru Sri Madhwaachaarya Moola Mahaa Samsthaanam, Shri Puthige Matha, Udupi.
