Yediyurappa dismisses 'voter data theft' charge as baseless
Shivamogga (Karnataka), Nov 18: Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday dismissed the Congress party's allegation of misuse of electoral data by the BJP government as a baseless charge and a conspiracy by the opposition party.
The BJP strongman said there was no need to take Congress seriously because it is making these allegations out of fear of losing the upcoming assembly election.
"Congress party lacks leadership due to which they have started making baseless allegation. There is no need to take them seriously. No such misuse has taken place. It's all a conspiracy hatched by the Congress," Yediyurappa told reporters here.
He said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said if there was any shortcoming then an inquiry will be ordered. He has even asked the Congress to furnish all the proof, he added.
The BJP strongman slammed the Congress for making baseless allegation out of fear of losing the upcoming assembly election.
"It does not suit Congress to make such allegations. We will come to power again without any doubt. Nobody can stop it," Yediyurappa said.
The opposition party on Thursday alleged "theft" of voter data in Bengaluru and breach of privacy.
An FIR has been registered against NGO 'Chilume Trust' and one of its employees.
The Congress alleged that the private agency was granted permission for house-to-house survey to create awareness among voters on filing online applications and charged it with collecting their personal data presenting themselves as booth-level officers (BLOs).
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Lungi Ngidi fit to play against CSK
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel on Monday said Lungi Ngidi is set to return to action after recovering from the head injury he suffered in a home game against Punjab Kings on April 25.
Ngidi was stretchered off the field and rushed to a hospital after falling on his head while attempting a catch. The injury led to the South African pacer missing two games.
"Everyone is fit. Lungi is fit. He didn't play two games because of the criterion of six days' rest," said Munaf ahead of the game against Chennai Super Kings.
The bowling attack will be bolstered with the return of Ngidi. Mitchell Starc has also joined the team and made an instant impact in his first appearance of the season against Rajasthan Royals.
Against Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals were not able to defend 264 conceding a record run chase.
Starc's presence is bound to make a difference, said Munaf.
"When there is a wicket-taking bowler in the PowerPlay, the whole scenario changes. 220 or 230 is being chased because you are not able to take wickets in the PowerPlay.
"When the main bowler is there and takes a few wickets in the PowerPlay, it makes a big difference. Bowling in partnerships was missing, but that has been added now," said Munaf.
On David Miller missing out from the playing eleven in the last game, Munaf added: "You can only fit in four foreigners in the XI. Sahil was injured, so we needed an opener and we thought of giving Pathum another chance. We had to play two overseas fast bowlers. So only one between Pathum and Miller could play. We went with Pathum because an opener was required."
