Won't accept flowers, shawls from people during public, private events: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: In a recent tweet, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, made an announcement regarding his preference for receiving gifts during personal and public events. The CM stated that he has decided to no longer accept flowers or shawls, which are commonly offered as a mark of respect. Instead, he encouraged people to express their love and respect by presenting books as gifts.
The tweet read, "I have decided not to accept flowers or shawls from people who often give it as a mark of respect. This is for during both personal and public events. People can give books if they want to express their love and respect in the form of gifts. May all your love and affection continue to be on me."
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The Chief Minister's tweet was met with positive responses, with many applauding his decision to embrace a more thoughtful approach to receiving gifts.
In the future, it will be interesting to observe the response to this change in gift-giving traditions and the impact it may have on the broader cultural landscape of Karnataka.
I have decided not to accept flowers or shawls from people who often give it as a mark of respect.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 21, 2023
This is for during both personal and public events.
People can give books if they want to express their love and respect in the form of gifts.
May all your love and affection…
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Sharad Pawar's long-term politics of betrayal ended by BJP's poll victory in Maharashtra: Amit Shah
Shirdi, Jan 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said veteran politician Sharad Pawar played politics of betrayal and treachery in Maharashtra from 1978, which was ended by BJP's massive victory in the assembly polls with its resolve to establish a stable government.
Addressing a state BJP convention in Shirdi, Shah said the people of Maharashtra showed Pawar, who heads NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray their place by rejecting the politics of dynasty and betrayal in last year's elections.
Citing differences between Congress and allies in Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, and Maharashtra, Shah said the decline of the opposition INDI block has begun.
"Sharad Pawar started politics of 'daga-phatka' (betrayal and treachery) in Maharashtra in 1978, which was rejected by people in 2024 (elections). Similarly, the politics of the dynasty and the betrayal of Uddhav Thackeray was also rejected. People showed Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray their place in 2024 polls," Shah said.
Noting that the BJP's victory in Maharashtra will have long-term consequences, Shah said the historic win shattered the INDI alliance's confidence.
He said the BJP will win the Delhi assembly elections next month hands down.
