Zameer Ahmed Khan speaks regarding CM Kumaraswamy after becoming minister
Bengaluru: Former CM Siddaramaiah, Parameshwara and Venugopal trusted me and gave me the ministership. My responsibility on the party is now even higher, said new minister Zamir Ahmed Khan.
Speaking to reporters after swearing-in as a cabinet minister at the Glass House in Rajbhavan on Wednesday, he said, "I did not wish to become a minister. However, now I will handle any ministership given to me."
I am not working with Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy newly. I worked with him even In 2006 when he was the chief minister. Kumaraswamy is a man who works with cooperation and takes everyone along with him. And now also he would continue by taking all into confidence.
It is true that some people are unhappy after missing ministerial berth. Roshan Baig was the minister in the previous government. But this time, to allow newcomers and new faces, High Command has given me the opportunity.
Speaking at the occasion, new minister Shivananda Patil said, "I work honestly to do something new to the state. I will work prominently and accept whatever post the government gives me.
Dr. Jayamala, who sworn-in as the only woman minister in the Congress- JD(S) coalition government, said "I was not an aspirant of ministership. However; party chiefs, Siddaramaiah and Parameshwara have trusted me and given responsibility. I will work cautiously and honestly without bringing any stigma on the government.
The new minister UT Khader said, "It is my pleasure to get another opportunity to serve the people of the state as a minister. Thanks to the people of the constituency, the state, and the national leaders. We all must be committed to the party orders. Those who work and sacrifice for the party would get an honor. There is no disagreement within our party. Senior leaders are in touch with the party high command continuously and engaged in discussion.
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Hubballi: Gym trainer assaulted; police say clash due to personal reasons
Hubballi: A gym trainer was allegedly assaulted by a group of people following accusations of sexual assault and ‘love jihad’, even as both families involved in the case traded serious allegations.
According to police, a group of individuals went to the residence of Sameer Mulla, a resident of Vijayanagar, and questioned him over his friendship with a woman he had met at a gym. The situation escalated into a clash, during which he was allegedly dragged away and assaulted. He sustained minor injuries and was admitted to KIMS hospital.
N. Shashikumar said that after this incident, members from Sameer’s side went to the woman’s house, leading to another clash in which one person was injured. “It was wrong for groups to go near houses. We will take necessary legal action,” he said, adding that the incident appears to have arisen from personal reasons. Police have taken some individuals into custody and are investigating the matter.
Sameer Mulla was reportedly thrashed by a group of Sangh Parivar activists and later handed over to police at the Old Hubballi Police Station after relatives of the woman and members of Hindu organisations gathered at his residence in Rajnagar.
The woman’s family alleged assault and threats from Sameer’s relatives at their Vikas Nagar residence.
Meanwhile, Sameer’s family denied the allegations and accused the woman’s relatives and others of assaulting and kidnapping him. His sister said the two had been in a relationship for three years and that the allegations were baseless.
Police said statements from both sides have been recorded, and a detailed investigation is underway. Sameer remains hospitalised, and appropriate legal action will be taken based on findings.
In a video statement shared on social media, the 20-year-old woman alleged that Sameer had given her an intoxicant, recorded videos without her consent, and sexually assaulted her. She lodged a complaint alleging rape and blackmail, which police are investigating.
In another video, Sameer denied the allegations, claiming the video was recorded with consent and that the accusations were made under pressure.
Former Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (HDUDA) chairman Nagesh Kalburgi termed the incident a serious matter and urged police to take strict action.
Police said the case involves multiple complaints from both sides, and further investigation is underway.
