RESIGNATIONS
Quant Mutual Fund clarifies CFO resigned in February before Sebi's raid
Quant Mutual Fund has issued a clarification saying that its CFO Harshal Patel had tendered his resignation on 19th February, 2024 and the last day of his service with the company was on 19th May, 2024. The fund house is facing a front-running probe by markets regulator Sebi.
MUDA scam: `BJP targeting me as I come from backward community,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka is facing accusations from the Opposition BJP regarding his alleged involvement in a Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam. The BJP is demanding his resignation over the allotment of plots to his wife in exchange for land. Siddaramaiah denies any wrongdoing and asserts that the allotments were lawful. The BJP is calling for a CBI investigation, citing concerns over the state police's impartiality. The political standoff between the CM and the BJP is intensifying, with both parties refusing to back down.
Vijayendra seeks CM’s resignation over ‘illegal’ allotment of plots in Mysuru to wife
BJP State president BY Vijayendra called for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over allegations that he misused power to unlawfully allot 14 prime plots in Mysuru to his wife Parvathamma. Vijayendra demanded cancellation of the allotments, a CBI investigation, and vowed to pursue the issue inside and outside the Legislature. He accused the CM of concealing his wife's extensive land holdings and criticized Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh's actions as suspicious. Siddaramaiah defended the allotment as a mistake by MUDA, denying any wrongdoing by his family.
Will Joe Biden resign before Presidential Election?
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Deep-pocket donors currently in big fix amid rumors of Joe Biden quitting US Presidential elections
The political situation in the United States is currently in a turmoil after Joe Biden's dismal performance at the US Presidential Debate that saw bids for the reigning President to drop out of the upcoming Presidential Election' poll race. Now, donors who have backed Biden are also in an uneasy state over the future of his candidacy.
Hemant Lamba resigns as Infosys Executive VP
In his resignation letter marked to Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, Lamba wrote: "I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign from the services of Infosys. I am thankful for the opportunity and experiences I have had over the years".
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Rajasthan minister Kirodi Lal Meena resigns as BJP loses LS seats under his responsibility
BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena has resigned from the Rajasthan Cabinet, according to his aide on Thursday. Meena, 72, had pledged to step down if the BJP lost any of the seven parliamentary seats under his responsibility during the recent Lok Sabha polls. The party lost some of these seats, including Meena's native Dausa.
Jharkhand: Chief Minister Champai Soren resigns, Hemant Soren stakes claim to form govt
Champai Soren resigned as Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Hemant Soren is set to return to the position after being forced to step down due to an Enforcement Directorate arrest in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. The Jharkhand Mukti Murchaled-led alliance legislators reached a consensus on the decision. Hemant was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court on June 28, with no prima facie evidence supporting his arrest. He is poised to take oath as Chief Minister for the third time.
Manipur CM clarifies MLAs' visit to central leaders not for seeking resignation
Biren Singh clarified, "Some MLAs have gone for people are seeking solution and peace. This is rumours promoted by vested interest groups that they have gone to seek my resignation. It is wrong." He further explained that at the meeting, MLAs expressed their appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their resolve to solve the Manipur issue. "Shah has even started holding meetings with different agencies," Singh stated.
Karnataka BJP demands Siddaramaiah’s resignation amidst Valmiki scam investigation and soaring prices
The Congress government in Karnataka has been accused of playing politics with the chief minister and deputy CM posts, leading to fuel and milk price hikes and scams in government departments. Opposition leader R Ashoka has called for the CM to resign, accusing him of "eating 80% of the funds." The scam broke out after a KMVSTDC officer committed suicide over alleged corruption.
Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP to hold statewide protest demanding Karnataka CM's resignation
Valmiki Corporation scam: The BJP in Karnataka plans to hold statewide protests on June 28 demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over financial irregularities in the KMVSTDC. BJP ST Morcha State President Hanumanthu stated that protests will occur in all districts and major villages until the CM steps down. The alleged Rs 187 crore scam involves misuse of funds transferred to over 700 bank accounts. Nagendra's resignation is seen as insufficient, with calls for mass resignations.
Rahul Gandhi resigns from Wayanad seat of Lok Sabha; Speaker accepts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resigned from Wayanad seat of Lok Sabha, said the official notification. The development comes after Congress appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to run Wayanad bypolls after Rahul Gandhi announced decision to vacate the Lok Sabha seat.
Jolt to Congress in Haryana: Kiran Choudhry, daughter Shruti resign; to join BJP
Kiran Choudhry and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, prominent leaders in Haryana Congress, have resigned from the party citing governance issues and a perceived concentration of power under Bhupinder Singh Hooda. They will join BJP, delivering a blow to Congress ahead of state elections. Kiran Choudhry, an MLA from Tosham and part of the party for four decades, expressed disappointment over party leadership and stated her aim to continue serving people unencumbered.
Ramvir Singh Bidhuri gives up Assembly membership after becoming Lok Sabha MP
Bidhuri thanked Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel for his cooperation and expressed gratitude towards his fellow legislators for their support during his tenure as the Leader of Opposition. The number of BJP MLAs in the Delhi Assembly has come down to seven after Bidhuri's resignation. The party is yet to appoint a new Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.
Kerala Minister Radhakrishnan quits; signs historic order before handing over resignation
K Radhakrishnan, the lone LDF candidate to win from Kerala in the recent Lok Sabha polls, resigned as state Minister. He quit as the Kerala Minister for Devaswom and Welfare of SC, ST and Backward Classes and Parliamentary Affairs after winning from Alathur constituency.
Congress accuses govt of 'destroying' railways, demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said whenever there is a train accident, Modi government's railway minister reaches the spot under the glare of cameras and behaves as if everything is fine.
Ex-CMs Kumaraswamy and Bommai quit as MLAs after winning LS polls
While Kumaraswamy represented Channapatna Assembly segment Bommai was an MLA from Shiggaon seat. Kumaraswamy, who was elected to Lok Sabha from Mandya constituency, is now Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi- led cabinet, while Bommai represents Haveri Lok Sabha seat.
Former Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand disqualified from membership of Delhi assembly
"He was given the date of June 10 for replying to the notice served to him but he did not reply. In the same notice, he was asked to be present physically on June 11 but he did not appear. He was given another chance to be physically present on June 14 but he did not come. His membership from the Delhi assembly has been terminated," Goel told PTI.
Minister resigns after illegal money transfer allegations
The ruling Congress gave up on him as the BJP sought to amplify it as a major scam under CMSiddaramaiah's watch. The government has formed a special investigation team to probe it, while the CBI has already taken up the matter on a complaint from Union Bank of India.
Multi-crore scam claims minister: Nagendra has volunteered to resign, says Dy CM D K Shivakumar
Karnataka's Scheduled Tribe Welfare and Sports Minister B Nagendra offers resignation to maintain Congress party and government integrity, as reported by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Pressure mounted following alleged fund transfers and suicide of an official over the Valmiki Corporation scandal. The CM yet to decide on the resignation amid BJP's demand for ouster.
PM Modi, Cabinet submit resignation; President Murmu accepts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi resigned along with his Cabinet, tendering their resignation to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Murmu accepted the resignation and requested PM Modi to continue until the new government takes office.
Lok Sabha poll result: INDIA bloc seeks PM Modi's resignation
After the Lok Sabha election, the INDIA bloc members demand PM Modi's resignation for failing to retain majority without allies, citing a popular rejection of BJP's vendetta politics.
As BJP numbers slide in Rajasthan, minster Meena indicates he will keep word on resigning
The BJP had won all the 25 seats in Rajasthan in the last two Lok Sabha elections, but the trends in these polls show the party's tally coming down by more than 10 seats.
Will decide based on SIT report, says CM on BJP's demand for sacking Minister over charges
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has not sought resignation of Minister B Nagendra amid allegations of illegal money transfer from Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Decision to be based on SIT probe. Accounts superintendent Chandrashekhar P's suicide revealed unauthorized transfer of Rs 187 crore, involving corporation's MD J G Padmanabh.
BJP demands ST welfare minister's removal, CBI probe into alleged Rs 187 crore fund transfer
BJP state party president BY Vijayendra demanded the sacking of Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister B Nagendra and a CBI probe into an alleged illegal fund transfer by the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. The BJP threatened a statewide agitation if its demands were not met within a week. The demand comes after the alleged suicide of an officer, Chandrashekhar, who accused senior officials, including the managing director of the corporation and the minister, of corruption.
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