Somashekhar would've become minister if he had remained with Congress: Dr. G Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Amidst speculation about the potential return of MLA ST Somashekhar to the Congress party, Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwar said the party would welcome him if he decides to return.
“The former Bengaluru District Congress President has a history of dedicated involvement with the Congress, and if his return materializes, it would mark a significant development,” Parameshwar said while clarifying that he has not engaged with Somashekhar on this matter.
Addressing the issue, Dr. G. Parameshwar shared insights during a press interaction in the city on Thursday. "During my tenure as the KPCC president, I entrusted him with the role of Bengaluru District Congress President. He was an MLA under the Congress banner. If he had remained with the Congress, he could have got a ministerial position."
Dr. Parameshwar acknowledged the dynamic nature of politics and the malleability of political affiliations. "Politics is akin to flowing water; possibilities are diverse," Dr. Parameshwar affirmed.
In response to a question concerning actor Upendra's recent controversial statement, Dr. Parameshwar disclosed that Upendra has acknowledged his mistake and expressed remorse. The legal process is currently underway, and the police will take necessary actions. Dr. Parameshwar underlined the principle of equality under the law, emphasizing that this applies to all individuals, regardless of their status, such as Upendra and Minister Mallikarjun.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
15 IAS officers transferred in Haryana
Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana government transferred 15 IAS officers with immediate effect on Wednesday.
Among those who have been transferred are Vineet Garg, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board. He has been posted as the additional chief secretary to the government's printing and stationery department, relieving Raja Shekhar Vundru of the charge, a government order said.
Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has been transferred and posted as the deputy principal secretary-II to the chief minister against a newly-created post.
Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, has been posted as the principal secretary in the architecture department, relieving Apporva Kumar Singh of the charge.
Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, has been transferred and posted as the commissioner and secretary in the archives department, relieving Shekhar Vidyarthi of the charge.
Mani Ram Sharma, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, has been posted as the secretary in the health department, relieving Rippudaman Singh Dhillon of the charge.
