Will Ananth Kumar Hegde be arrested? Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara responds
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara during a media interaction on Tuesday stated that a case has been filed against Karwar BJP MP Ananthkumar Hegde for his alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The local police will gather evidence, following which it is left to the discretion of the police whether to arrest the MP or not,” he said.
He further added that the, “Police will gather evidence on the basis of the case registered. The decision of whether to arrest the MP or not is left with the local police. We will not issue any directives to the local police in this matter.”
Meanwhile, speaking on not entertaining requests for withdrawing the case against Pro-Kannada activists, he said, “So far no one has approached for the withdrawal of cases against the activists. If there are demands in this regard, the government will provide a suitable response. As the Home Minister, if anything is deemed illegal, I will not overlook the matter. Law is the equal and same for all, legal steps taken in this matter would be accepted by the government.”
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Reportedly, the Karwar MP reacting to CM Siddaramaiah's remark of not attending the Ram Temple consecration and visiting Ayodhya after the event,said, “You (CM Siddaramaiah) can choose whether to come or not, the Ram Temple Consecrtaion will not halt ‘magane’ (son).”
Simultaneously, the Karnataka CM responded to Hegde stating that, “As an MP and former Union Minister his (Hedge’s) contribution was zero. Hegde was missing for many years, now he is trying to seek attention by saying such remarks.”
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
