Ex-top Chinese leader gets life sentence for bribery
Beijing, May 8: Sun Zhengcai, a former top Chinese Communist Party official, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for taking bribes of over 170 million yuan ($26 million) between 2002 and 2017.
The sentence was announced by the First Intermediate People's Court of Tianjin, reports Xinhua news agency.
He has been deprived of political rights for life and all his personal property will be confiscated, according to the verdict.
His illegal gains and relevant yields will also be seized, the court said.
Sun, 54, was a former member of the ruling Communist Party's Politburo -- China's top decision-making body -- and was considered a future leader at the time of his downfall.
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Destruction of evil, protection of virtuous symbolises Dasara: CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended Dasara greetings to the people of the state, emphasising that the festival symbolises the destruction of evil and the protection of the righteous.
Speaking to the media at Suttur Math in Mysuru on Saturday, the CM noted, "Vijayadashami marks the conclusion of the Dasara celebrations, with the grand Jamboo Savari procession taking place. On this auspicious occasion, I extend my greetings to the people of the state and the nation. This year has brought good rainfall and harvest, bringing joy to our farmers."
He further remarked, "It is heartening to see all the reservoirs in the state filled. Dasara signifies the destruction of evil and the protection of the virtuous. I hope that those conspiring to create unrest and disrupt lives are granted wisdom by the Almighty."
Before participating in the religious and cultural events of Mysuru Dasara’s Vijayadashami, CM Siddaramaiah visited Suttur Math, offered prayers, and received the blessings of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji.
