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  • Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood appointed as new CBI Director

    Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood appointed as new CBI Director

    New Delhi: After a high-level meet held at the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in the national capital on Saturday, Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood has been appointed as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Subodh Kumar Jaiswal is serving as the director of CBI currently. His two-year term will end on May 25.

    The committee meeting was chaired by PM Modi and was attended by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, and Home Minister Amit Shah in their respective capacities.

    The committee is responsible for selecting the next CBI director, the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) and the Lokpal. Praveen Sood (DGP Karnataka), Sudhir Saxena (DGP Madhya Pradesh) and Taj Haasan were the top three contenders to be the next CBI Director.

    CBI chief responsibilities

    The CBI plays a crucial role in tackling high-profile cases related to corruption, economic offences, and other serious crimes. As its new Director, Praveen Sood will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the agency’s operations, ensuring fair and impartial investigations, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

    Praveen Sood’s long, impressive career

    Praveen Sood’s impressive career spans several decades, during which he has served in various key positions within the police force. His appointment as the CBI Director is a testament to his dedication, professionalism, and track record in maintaining law and order.

    With his extensive experience in the IPS and his deep understanding of the intricacies of the Indian legal system, Sood is well-equipped to lead the country’s premier investigative agency.

    Sood’s appointment expected to strengthen central agency

    The appointment of Praveen Sood as the head of the CBI is expected to strengthen the agency’s capabilities and reinforce public trust in its ability to deliver justice.

    His appointment comes at a time when the CBI is facing numerous complex challenges and its role in maintaining the rule of law and combating crime is of paramount importance.

    With his vast experience, leadership skills, and commitment to upholding the principles of justice, Praveen Sood is poised to lead the CBI towards greater effectiveness and transparency.

    His appointment marks a new chapter in the agency’s history, and it is hoped that under his stewardship, the CBI will continue to serve as a pillar of accountability and impartiality in India’s law enforcement landscape.

    (with IANS inputs)

  • Shinde, Jitendra Singh & Babaria made observers for CLP poll in K’taka

    Shinde, Jitendra Singh & Babaria made observers for CLP poll in K’taka

    NEW DELHI: With crucial meeting of VLP in Karnataka scheduled on Sunday evening, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has deputed former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and two other party leaders as observers for the election of CLP in the southern state.

    K.C. Venugopal, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) took to Twitter and wrote, “Congress President has deputed Sushil kumar Shinde (Former Chief Minister, Maharashtra), Jitendra Singh (AICC GS) and Deepak Babaria (former AICC GS) as observers for the election of the CLP Leader of Karnataka.”

    Meanwhile, Kharge, who had camped in Karnataka for almost a month for the crucial Assembly polls is returning to the national capital ahead of the CLP meeting scheduled later in the evening at Shangrila Hotel in Bengaluru.

    The Congress is facing a daunting task in selecting the person for the chief minister’s post as both senior leaders — former CM Siddaramaiah and state unit chief D.K. Shivakumar — have shown interest for the top post in the state.

    The Congress had won 135 seats in the southern state, winning 55 more seats than 80 it got in the 2017 Assembly polls.

    Counting of votes took place on Saturday after the polling for the 224-member Assembly took place on May 10.

    -IANS

  • Congress leaders celebrate party’s victory in Karnataka

    Congress leaders celebrate party’s victory in Karnataka

    Tirupati : It is celebration time for the Congress leaders and activists in the pilgrim city. The party’s impressive win in Karnataka cheered the party leaders, who burst fire crackers and distributed sweets hailing Karnataka election results.

    Congress senior leader and former Union minister Dr Chinta Mohan along with his followers garlanded the statue of Rajiv Gandhi as mark of appreciation to Gandhi family responsible for the Congress to return to power.

    Also Read – Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023 Live Updates: Congress leading in most seats of polarised Karnataka district
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    It was the tireless efforts of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Soniaji coupled with the team work of state Congress leaders that saw the divisive BJP defeated, he said observing that Karnataka results will be bound to impact the southern state including AP, Telangana and also in the 2024 elections.

    The downfall of the BJP, which started in Karnataka would continue and the saffron party will be routed soon.

    PCC SC cell co-chairman Gowdapera Chitti Babu along with party activists Sivasankar, Kesavulu and others broke 101 coconuts at Alipiri thanking Lord Venkateswara for the party victory in Karnataka. He said this is not the beginning and the party will soon come back to power in all states one by one to catch the Centre also. Chittibabu who acted as party election observer in Karnataka and actively campaigned, said that he predicted Congress win as he clearly observed people’s anger against BJP for dividing people on communal lines and inciting religious feeling for electoral gain. PCC secretary Yarlapalli Gopi Goud, Tejovathy, Shanti Yadav, Subbalakshmi, Venkatesh Goud and others were present.

  • No impact of Karnataka poll results on BJP’s prospects in Telangana: Bandi Sanjay

    No impact of Karnataka poll results on BJP’s prospects in Telangana: Bandi Sanjay

    Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party State president Bandi Sanjay said Karnataka Assembly election results would not have any impact on the prospects of his party in the upcoming polls to Telangana State assembly later this year.

    Commenting on Karnataka poll results here on Saturday, Sanjay said the situation and issues in Karnataka were different, hence comparing it with Telangana was not correct. “We lost in Karnataka. That doesn’t mean that we will be losing in Telangana too. BJP is going to come to power in the State,” he claimed.

    He said the State Congress leaders dream to come to power in Telangana would never come true as the people would never accept them. “Congress indulged in communal politics to get the votes of minorities in Karnataka. The same thing is not going to happen in Telangana. Congress’ plan to polarise the poll will not work here. They will be pushed to third position,” he said.

    The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) would be joining hands with Congress, Communists, AIMIM and other parties in the upcoming assembly polls to the State to defeat BJP, he alleged. “I am not saying this. Congress leaders are saying. We are not worried about this as people are with BJP. We have won four Lok Sabha seats and three assembly seats. Our vote percentage has been increasing since 2014. This time we are expecting to come to power,” he said.

  • PM Modi congratulates Congress for the victory in Karnataka

    PM Modi congratulates Congress for the victory in Karnataka

    New Delhi (IANS) | Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Congress for the victory in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections. Along with this, while appreciating the BJP workers for their hard work in the assembly elections, he has also said that in the coming times, BJP will serve Karnataka with more enthusiasm.

    Congratulating the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Congratulations to the Congress party for the victory in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections. My best wishes for fulfilling the aspirations of the people.

    Thanking the people who supported us in the elections, Prime Minister Modi said in the next tweet, I thank all those who supported us in the Karnataka elections. I appreciate the hard work of BJP workers. We look forward to serving Karnataka with even greater enthusiasm in the times to come.

    –IANS

  • Rahul Effect: 15 out of 20 seats on the route of Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress in the bag

    Rahul Effect: 15 out of 20 seats on the route of Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress in the bag

    New Delhi (IANS) | Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra last year passed through 20 assembly constituencies in Karnataka, out of which 15 seats were won by the party’s candidates on Saturday.

    The country’s oldest party is all set for a historic victory with 136 seats in the 224-member Karnataka Assembly.

    Bharat Jodo Yatra, which started from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on September 7 last year, entered Karnataka via Kerala on September 30.

    The yatra was held in two phases from September 30 to October 19 in Karnataka and covered a distance of 511 kilometers in seven districts of the state.

    Rahul Gandhi traveled over 500 km in Karnataka after entering Gundlupet along with several party leaders and was finally seen off from the state by the people of Raichur district.

    Former party chief in Karnataka Sonia Gandhi also participated in the yatra on 6 October.

    Speaking about the yatra’s impact in the state, a senior party leader said, “The yatra led by Rahul Gandhi passed through 20 assembly seats in the state and Congress is leading in 15 of them.”

    Meanwhile, Congress general secretary and party’s communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh said it was a direct impact of the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka. The intangible effect was unifying the party, revitalizing the cadre and shaping the script for the Karnataka elections.

    The guarantees and promises in our manifesto were discussed and finalized based on Rahul Gandhi’s interactions with the people of Karnataka during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Ramesh said.

    Visit Ballari (ST), Bellary City, Gundlupet, Challakere (ST), Hiriyur, Molakapuru (ST), Melukote, Nagamangala, Srirangapatna, Chamundeshwari, Krishnaraja, Nanjangud (SC), Narasimharaja, Varuna, Raichur, Raichur Rural (ST), Passed through Chikkanayakkanahalli, Gubbi, Sira and Turuvekere assembly seats.

    According to party leaders, the party had won five of these seats in the 2018 assembly elections, while this year the party is leading in 15 seats. The JD-S had won six of these 20 assembly seats in Karnataka in 2018, while the BJP had won nine.

    In this year’s assembly polls, the JD-S was leading in three seats, while the BJP was leading in only two.

    Rahul Gandhi got an opportunity to connect with the local people and listen to their concerns during the 3,570-km padyatra.

    The yatra covered the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and concluded in Srinagar on January 31 this year.

    The Congress has won 118 seats in Karnataka and is leading in 18, while the ruling BJP has won 53 and is leading in 11. JD-S, on the other hand, has won 18 seats and is leading in two seats in the southern state.

    Voting for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly took place on 10 May. The Congress ran an aggressive campaign in the state and highlighted issues of corruption. The party also promised five guarantees for the people of the state.

    –IANS

  • Karnataka has rejected the politics of money, caste and religion: Pawar

    Karnataka has rejected the politics of money, caste and religion: Pawar

    Mumbai (IANS) | Hailing Congress’ landslide victory in Karnataka, Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar said the people of the neighboring state have rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s politics of money, caste and religion. Talking to the media, Sharad Pawar said that the people of Karnataka have taught a lesson to the divisive politics of the BJP and handed over power to the Congress. Pawar predicted that the same result would be seen in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well!

    He said that people are fed up with the politics of ‘Khokha’ (bid of crores of rupees) being followed by the saffron party. Pawar said, though the BJP was in power there, all the top leaders of the government and senior leaders of the party had gone there to campaign. We suspected that the money used by him would go against him and it did.

    He regretted the trend of BJP usurping power in a state where it is not elected by breaking the MLAs of other parties. Which has been rejected by the public. Pawar said that he did this in Karnataka, he toppled the previous government by breaking the MLAs of the previous government to grab power.

    The same happened earlier in Maharashtra and Goa, where the BJP assumed power in a similar manner. He further said that this new trend started by the BJP using the government machinery and its resources is a matter of great concern. However, people do not support such politics of money and muscle power. This has become clear from the results of Karnataka.

    On the performance of the Congress, Pawar said that the Congress has managed to get more than double the number of seats than the BJP. This is an indication that the people of Karnataka had made up their mind to defeat the BJP completely.

    He expressed hope that now people will teach a lesson to those who misrule the country and similar trend will be seen all over India. With Karnataka out of BJP control, Pawar said that the saffron party has now been wiped out from the whole of South India.

    Pawar said, apart from Delhi, Jharkhand, Punjab, West Bengal, Bihar, Rajasthan, there is no BJP government in Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. This is a precursor to the Lok Sabha elections to be held in 2024.

    He said that raising issues like Bajrangbali was a big mistake on the part of BJP, which seems to have backfired as now people have given a befitting reply.

    On the NCP contesting against the Congress in Karnataka, Pawar clarified that it had fielded seven candidates only to enter that state. We are not a powerful party in Karnataka, only one of our candidates has won. We needed to enter the state and for that we had to contest elections.

    –IANS

  • Telangana Congress celebrates victory in Karnataka

    Telangana Congress celebrates victory in Karnataka

    Hyderabad (IANS) | Party leaders and workers in Telangana on Saturday rejoiced and celebrated the victory of the Congress in Karnataka. Celebrations broke out at Gandhi Bhavan, the Telangana Congress headquarters, as soon as it became clear that the Congress was inching towards a majority in the Karnataka Assembly.

    Party officials were seen dancing to the beats of drums. Party workers also attended the function, carrying party flags and cut-outs of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

    Excited Congress workers were also seen bursting crackers and distributing sweets. Some party workers took out a bike rally to celebrate the victory.

    Congress in-charge of Telangana Manikrao Thakre, State Congress chief A. Revanth Reddy and other leaders performed ‘puja’ at the temple.

    He expressed confidence that the Congress party would repeat this performance in Telangana, where elections are due later this year.

    –IANS

  • Karnataka: Now, power bills to go up by Rs 40-70 per month

    Karnataka: Now, power bills to go up by Rs 40-70 per month

    Monthly electricity bill in Karnataka will go up by Rs 40 to 70.

    KERC on Friday approved an average hike of 70 paise per unit for electricity purchased from the supplying companies (escoms) which had made proposals for increase last year. The order comes into effect from April 1.

    Though its orders were ready for over a month, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) had delayed the same due to the election. The announcement was made on the Friday, a day ahead of the poll results, to ensure that public anger will not be misplaced on the next government.
    Consumers will pay more depending on the number of units consumed. A household consuming ‘lifeline units’ up to 30 units will pay less than those who consume 30 to 100 units.

    Those who cross the 100 unit mark will be shifted to a slab that is further costlier.

    More details soon.

  • Heavy rains continue in Karnataka, four dead

    Heavy rains continue in Karnataka, four dead

    Mandya (IANS) | Heavy rains, lightning and thunderstorm claimed four lives in Karnataka during the last 24 hours. Two people were killed by lightning, while two others died after a tree fell on an autorickshaw.

    A case of death of two people, including a woman, has come to light in Maddur taluk of Mandya district on Friday due to lightning.

    The deceased have been identified as 34-year-old Madhu, a resident of Vaidyanathpura village, and 60-year-old Gauramma, a resident of Shivpura village.

    According to officials, Madhu was standing under a tree to take shelter from heavy rain late on Thursday night when lightning struck. He was returning home after dropping his wife at her parents’ house.

    In another incident, Gouramma collapsed at her house when lightning struck very close to her house. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but the doctors declared him brought dead.

    Pushpa Kulal (45), a resident of Paduru Kuralu, and Krishna (48), a resident of Kalaturu, died on the spot after a huge tree fell on the auto on Thursday night. Driver Sharif narrowly escaped in the incident. The vehicle that came under the tree was completely damaged.

    Officials have attributed the incessant heavy rains as the reason for the tree falling. Heavy rains have thrown life out of gear across the state.

    –IANS