What's wrong if Siddaramaiah continues as CM, asks Shivakumar
Bengaluru (PTI): Asserting that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are working together unitedly, Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar on Wednesday, questioned what's wrong if the incumbent continues as the CM.
Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, was responding to Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan's recent statement that Shivakumar can become the CM of the state, after Siddaramaiah completes his five-year term in 2028.
There have been talks about the chief minister change in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November, which is being referred to by some as the "November revolution".
"Very happy. What's wrong? The chief minister is there. Let him be. We are not sad. We are working together. We are all united and we continue to be united," Shivakumar told reporters in response to a question on Khan's statement.
There have been talks within state's political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the chief minister change, citing a "power-sharing" agreement involving Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
Responding to a question on Siddaramaiah's proposed visit to New Delhi on November 15, Shivakumar said he, too, will be visiting the national capital to participate in a programme of Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal.
"I'm also going. Kapil Sibal is my lawyer. He has represented me at courts both here and Delhi. He has called me and I'm also going," he added.
Asked if there will be any discussion with the Congress high command on the much awaited Cabinet reshuffle during the Delhi visit, Shivakumar said, it is the chief minister's responsibility.
To a question whether the CM has discussed with him regarding the Cabinet expansion or reshuffle as he is the state president, Shivakumar said, "He (CM) has not yet discussed with him."
Stating that he doesn't believe in exit polls, the Deputy CM expressed confidence that 'Mahagatbandhan' comprising Congress and RJD will come to power in Bihar.
"All exit polls haven't come true. I'm a practical politician...I believe in the people of Bihar," he said.
Rejecting speculation that the Bihar poll results would have implications on the state politics, Shivakumar said Karnataka is a leader in development, social change, administrative and financial discipline.
Bihar polls were held over two phases on November 6 and 11. The votes will be counted on November 14.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
