Sunil Kumar likely to step down as BJP state general secretary: Reports
Bengaluru: Amid growing factionalism within the Karnataka BJP, Karkala MLA V. Sunil Kumar has reportedly requested to be relieved from his position as the party's state general secretary.
According to sources, Sunil Kumar has made a verbal appeal to the party high command, asking to be relieved of his responsibilities as the general secretary.
The BJP in Karnataka has been witnessing intense internal disagreements, with factions led by state president B.Y. Vijayendra, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, and Ramesh Jarkiholi reportedly at odds. The growing discord has further fueled tensions among party leaders, who have been engaging in verbal spats.
Vijayendra was appointed as the state BJP president after Nalin Kumar Kateel stepped down. Subsequently, Sunil Kumar was appointed as the state general secretary. However, it is now being speculated that he is keen to step away from the role.
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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
