KARNATAKA MORAL POLICING
Prajwal Revanna suspended from JD(S) over sexual abuse allegations
Former Indian Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's grandson, Prajwal Revanna, has been suspended from JD(S) amidst sexual abuse allegations. Prajwal and his father, HD Revanna, face police charges for harassment and intimidation filed by a household worker. Opposition raised concerns over Prajwal's departure from India. State government formed a Special Investigation Team.
Iran needs to mind its own business
Clothing is a potent tool for showcasing oneself. Whether one wishes to wear a hijab, a suit or a sari is, within the realms of agreed-upon decency, the individual's business. Unfortunately, states or groups also use it as an instrument of political/cultural subjugation.
Amit Shah has no moral right to ask for Kannadiga's votes: Siddaramaiah
Slamming BJP’s alliance partner and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy, the CM said more than BJP leaders, the latter has become the saffron party’s spokesperson, when issues concerning injustice to the state by the Centre are raised. Highlighting the various instances of “unfairness” towards Karnataka, the CM said Kumaraswamy should have asked Shah to give drought relief assistance to the state.
Attempts being made to hush up Haveri gangrape case by offering money, alleges Bommai
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has alleged that efforts have been made to cover up a moral policing incident in Haveri. The incident involved an interfaith couple who were assaulted by a group of six people in a hotel room in Hangal Taluk, Haveri district on January 8. Two of the accused have already been arrested. A video of the incident has gone viral, shedding light on the heinous act.
Haveri woman alleges gang-rape in Karnataka: Interfaith couple harassment turns into a horrific story
A Karnataka woman, who was harassed by a group of six men due to her interfaith relationship, has alleged that she was gang-raped by the same group. Three suspects have been arrested by the police, and the case will now be treated as a grave crime. The survivor and her family have been assured of police protection.
Karnataka moral policing: Victim alleges gang-rape, says 'taken to forest, different places'
The moral policing case in Karnataka's Haveri is getting worse day by day. The victim alleged gang rape and said, 'Taken to forest, different places, and raped'. Karnataka moral policing: Victim alleges gang-rape, says 'taken to forest, different places'
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In Karnataka, a Muslim woman and a Dalit boy were attacked for sitting together
A group of Muslim males attacked a Dalit Hindu child and a Muslim girl for sitting together. A police complaint is being filed for these people.
Kumaraswamy targets Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, again alleges "cash for postings" scam
JD(S) State President H D Kumaraswamy alleges a link between a Chief Minister Siddaramaiah phone conversation and a police inspector's transfer, claiming it's part of a "cash for postings" scandal. The CM denies the charge, presenting evidence of the call focusing on school development. Kumaraswamy questions the swift appearance of the officer's name in the transfer list, prompting a heated exchange.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls BJP-JD(S) alliance for LS polls "unholy"
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP-JD(S) alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, calling it "unholy" and questioning the JD(S)'s secular credentials. He accused the JD(S) of joining hands with a "communal party" and said the alliance was contradictory to the party's name. Siddaramaiah also slammed the BJP for sending a fact-finding committee to a violence-hit area, questioning their purpose. He further accused the BJP of destroying the state's economy and claimed that the Congress government had not taken on excessive loans during their tenure.
Karnataka bandh updates: What is open, what is closed?
Protests are taking place in Karnataka against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The bandh call has led to the arrest of over 50 people, and the police have designated Freedom Park as the sanctioned location for protests in Bengaluru. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses are operational, but fewer people are using them due to the bandh. The government has assured that the buses will continue to run.
JD(S) chief Deve Gowda confirms meeting BJP leadership, says Kumaraswamy will discuss on Lok Sabha poll understanding
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda has confirmed that he has held discussions with the BJP leadership in Delhi, in the interest of the state and to save his party, JD(S). He clarified that the discussions were not about seat sharing but about saving the regional party. He also mentioned that his son, H D Kumaraswamy, will be holding discussions with the BJP leadership to decide on any poll understanding.
Will probe all scams, irregularities during BJP regime: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that his government will investigate all alleged scams and irregularities that took place during the previous BJP regime and punish the guilty. He added that the government will fulfill all its poll promises, which will cost Rs 59,000 crore a year to the exchequer, and there is a slightly higher burden on the administration this year.
Special squad to be set up in Karnataka to check moral policing: Home Minister G Parameshwara
A special squad will be set up in Karnataka to check moral policing, especially in Mangaluru, the district headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday. The minister said the objective behind setting up the special squad was to create communal harmony.
We will put an end to moral policing: Karnataka CM
"We have asked the police to be people friendly, they should be courteous towards people who come to file complaints. Not only the police inspector, DCPs will also be held responsible for crimes and illegal acts like -- rowdyism, clubs, drug menace -- in any of their police station limits, and action will be taken against them," Siddaramaiah said.
BJP not able to come to terms with decisive verdict in Karnataka, its online hate factory working overtime: Congress
The Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP was not able to come to terms with the decisive verdict against it in Karnataka and was "manufacturing lies" and indulging in politics of polarisation. The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in the state, ousting the BJP from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority in a morale booster win.
After Bajrang Dal furore, Congress promises programmes around Hanuman
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar, speaking to the media in Mysuru, sought to clarify that he was as much a devotee of Bajrang Bali (Lord Hanuman) as anyone else and word the Hanuman tilak. “Is there not a difference between Bajrang Bali and Bajrang Dal,” he asked in a bid to clear the air and lob the issue at the doorstep of the BJP for what he called use of the Lord’s name for political gains.
Karnataka Polls: Bajrang Dal calls for chanting of Hanuman Chalisa to protest Congress poll promise to ban the organisation
The organisation, in a media statement, said the Hindu religion was facing a big crisis and resisting the Congress moves by staying united was the only option left now, the organisation said, and urged Hindus to keep their differences aside and join hands to protect the dharma.
Bommai encouraging moral policing, alleges Siddaramaiah
Siddramaiah wondered whether the Chief Minister is aware of the existing laws and the duties of the police. The government should not allow such activities to take place, he said.
Hijab row: Karnataka order on uniform "religion neutral", says govt; blames PFI for trouble
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Karnataka, told the court the Popular Front of India (PFI) started a campaign on social media which was designed to create an agitation based on "religious feelings of the people".
Over 100 ex-bureaucrats request PM to call for end to 'politics of hate'
Former Lt Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung, former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon, ex-foreign secretary Sujatha Singh, former home secretary G K Pillai and former prime minister Manmohan Singh's principal secretary T K A Nair are among the 108 signatories to the letter.
Karnataka Congress begins Mekedatu padayatra, despite COVID restrictions
With participation from hundreds of workers, leaders and cultural groups, the principal opposition party in the state is going ahead with the march, as planned, unfazed by the government's warning of action in case of violation of COVID restrictions and rules.
Covid norm relaxations after Dasara: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai
On the rising moral policing cases in Dakshina Kannada district, he said everyone should behave in a responsible manner in society.
Karnataka farmer bodies to observe Bharat Bandh today
The farmer organisations have also decided to take out massive rallies and observe complete bandh. However, many organisations have only extended moral support to the Bharat Bandh.
We have got every right and we are going to start work, says Karnataka CM on Mekedatu project
Speaking to reporters after the meeting with the union minister, he said detailed discussions took place regarding the irrigation projects in the state including Mekedatu.
Siddaramaiah demands Karnataka minister Basavaraj Bommai's resignation, claims he is protecting Ramesh Jarkiholi
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also demanded the arrest of Jarkiholi and a court monitored probe into the case which should also look into the role of others including ministers and police officers. Jarkiholi had resigned as minister on March 3 a day after an activist alleged that he had raped a woman on the pretext of offering her a government job.
Karnataka to purchase 1 crore doses of Covishield vaccine at Rs 400 crore
The state govt has also decided to strengthen fever clinics in the city, test those with fever and other symptoms, and to give them appropriate guidance, so that only those in need can be hospitalised.
Karnataka Health Minister seeks probe into private lives of all MLAs to unearth if they have other affairs
The health minister's outbursts came on the back of the Opposition Congress's demands that six ministers, which includes himself, should resign for approaching the court, and not police to overcome a blackmail threat and prevent tv channels from airing scandalous clippings from CDs that were suspected to have been made.
Congress counters BJP’s Maharashtra offensive with Yediyuruppa twist
“I would like to ask how long more it will take PM Modi, the Union home minister to end their silence and tell the people about the political morality and principle in allowing Yediyuruppa to continue as the CM despite the decision of the Karnataka High Court,” he said.
Pro-Kannada groups to go ahead with Karnataka bandh tomorrow, govt warns of stern action
Auto rickshaws and cabs are likely to remain off the road as some major auto and taxi drivers unions have decided to support the bandh. The public transportation including bus and metro services are expected to run as usual unless the situation demands to stop the service.
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