Bengaluru, May 18: Amidst political high drama, JDS supremo and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda celebrated his birthday on Friday.

In view of Gowda’s birthday, former chief minister Siddaramaiah wished the former PM through twitter. “Happy birthday to JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda. You have served as the Opposition Leader, Chief Minister and Prime Minister of the country. Your commitment towards the land, water and language of the state is inspiring us. Have a good future and health for next hundred years”, Siddaramaiah tweeted.

Both JDS and Congress have been trying to form a coalition government at the Assembly election. One time close friends have become enemies in the changed political scenario. But because of the post-poll developments, Siddaramaiah and Deve Gowda have come together again.

 

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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.