Siddaramaiah brings up caste census whenever there is political crisis: Sunil Kumar
Bengaluru: BJP state general secretary V. Sunil Kumar criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that the CM often brings up the issue of implementing the caste census whenever there is a political crisis. Kumar remarked that Siddaramaiah has made the caste census report a political tool to secure his position, using it as a strategy to claim injustices against the backward classes and lead them astray.
Terming Siddaramaiah, an habitual offender for his “attention-getting tactic”, Sunil Kumar accused Siddaramaiah of diverting attention whenever the government faces difficulties, like the ongoing MUDA issue. He asserted that Siddaramaiah has repeatedly promised to implement the caste census since assuming office but has not taken concrete steps in that direction.
"Is it enough to claim non-implementation due to several reasons without revealing them? Is it due to the fear of DCM DK Shivakumar or are there mistakes in the report?" Kumar questioned. He further urged the CM to clarify the government’s stance on the issue, instead of using it as a political distraction.
Kumar concluded by criticising the CM's approach, saying that he had previously changed the course of leaders like Ramakrishna Hegde, Deve Gowda, and S.M. Krishna. He further said that CM Siddaramaiah has merely engaged in "empty talk" regarding the caste census.
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Tirupati laddu row: SC questions AP CM's claim, says keep Gods out of politics
New Delhi (PTI): Observing that at least the Gods should be kept out of politics, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's claim that animal fat was used in making Tirupati laddus and sought proof of it.
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that the chief minister made the claim on September 18, even though the FIR in the matter was lodged on September 25 and a special investigation team (SIT) was constituted on September 26.
" ...it was not appropriate on the part of a higher constitutional functionary to go in public and make a statement which can affect the sentiments of crores of people," the bench said.
The bench asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to assist it in deciding whether the investigation by the state-appointed SIT should continue or the probe should be conducted by an independent agency.
The bench was hearing a batch of pleas, including those seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus.
During the hearing, the apex court sought proof that contaminated ghee was used in making Tirupati laddus.
"At least, we expect the Gods to be kept away from politics," the bench observed.
Mehta told the bench that it was a matter of faith and if contaminated ghee was used in preparation of laddus, it was unacceptable.
The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on October 3.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu claimed earlier this month that animal fat was used in preparing Tirupati laddus during the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government in the state, triggering a massive political row.
The YSR Congress Party has accused Naidu of indulging in "heinous allegations" for political gains.
