‘Raising of hand by CM' Siddaramaiah left me shocked, family disturbed: Additional Superintendent

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Additional Superintendent of Police Narayan Baramani has clarified that his request for voluntary retirement from service (VRS) still stands and is currently under consideration by the home department..Baramani told reporters on Thursday that he had not withdrawn his VRS application and was awaiting the government's decision..Karnataka govt plea to HC: Keep stampede report under wraps till probe is over.'I have not withdrawn my request. If the government approves it, I will proceed with voluntary retirement. If it is rejected, I will decide on my future course of action,' he said adding that he had continued to perform his duties diligently in the meantime..Baramani submitted his VRS request about a month ago, citing humiliation after an incident involving CM Siddaramaiah at a protest rally organised by the Congress in Belagavi on April 28..The officer had been deputed to Belagavi from Dharwad on official duty at the time..The letter for VRS request says the CM made the controversial hand gesture, a moment that he described in detail in his application..Siddaramaiah's repeated 'chest-thumping' on completing term direct snub to Congress high command: Ashoka.A copy of the letter has gone viral on social media. The letter, running into three pages, is addressed to the additional chief secretary, department of home affairs (police services)..According to it, Baramani was assigned to oversee the stage arrangements during the protest rally..During Siddaramaiah's speech, four or five women showed black flags and raised slogans. The CM stopped his speech and, pointing towards Baramani, shouted, 'Hey! Who's the SP here? Come here!' In response, he went up to the stage. The CM then allegedly raised his hand in a sudden gesture..'This incident left me deeply shocked,' Baramani wrote in his letter..'My entire family has been mentally disturbed ever since. Despite this, neither the chief minister nor any other government official on his behalf, nor even senior officials from our own department, made any effort to console or address the issue. Even my colleagues did not condemn the insult I faced,' he said..He said, 'I have been publicly humiliated and blamed for something I did not do. Left with no other option, I am submitting this request for voluntary retirement. I humbly request that it be accepted'..Following the submission of his VRS letter, Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara had summoned Baramani to Bengaluru. The CM is said to have urged him not to proceed with the VRS..Quote - .Narayan BaramaniAdditional Superintendent of Police.'I have been publicly humiliated and blamed for something I did not do. Left with no other option I am submitting this request for voluntary retirement. I humbly request that it be accepted.

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Congress, BJP aid corporate hospitals by vilifying Kerala's public health sector: CPI(M)

The Hindu

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The Hindu

Congress, BJP aid corporate hospitals by vilifying Kerala's public health sector: CPI(M)

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Time of India

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Time of India

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Vijayendra dismisses K'taka Minister Priyank Kharge's remark to ban RSS as 'foolish'

Hans India

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Hans India

Vijayendra dismisses K'taka Minister Priyank Kharge's remark to ban RSS as 'foolish'

Bengaluru: Commenting on the repeated statements by Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge about banning the RSS if the Congress comes to power at the Centre, state BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra dismissed the remarks as foolish. He was speaking to the media at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Friday. When asked about Priyank Kharge's statement that the RSS would be banned if Congress came to power at the Centre, Vijayendra responded: "We won't respond to such foolish remarks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become Prime Minister for the third time, and his popularity is increasing. The country is progressing rapidly.' If someone makes irresponsible speeches, India would not have become the fourth-largest economy in the world, he stated. "The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has worked for development and led the country over the past 11 years has earned him this position. If Priyank Kharge dreams at night of Congress coming to power at the Centre, we have no objection," the BJP leader said. Criticising the IAS Officers' Association for meeting the CM demanding action against BJP MLC N. Ravikumar, Vijayendra questioned, "When the Chief Minister behaved in a way that insulted IAS officers, where was the IAS Officers' Association? Why didn't they file a complaint against the Chief Minister at that time?' He further said, 'I have taken note of the media reports regarding MLC Ravikumar's statement. He has also issued a clarification in this regard. Later, it was reported that the IAS Officers' Association met the Chief Minister and submitted a complaint." "Some Congress leaders also met the Chief Secretary yesterday and filed a complaint. An FIR has reportedly been registered,' Vijayendra said in response to a question. 'Keep MLC Ravikumar's issue aside for a moment. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah himself attempted to slap a senior police officer in a public rally in Belagavi. Where was the IAS Officers' Association then? The same Chief Minister, at another official event, insulted a Deputy Commissioner by saying, 'Hey, stand up!' Where was the IAS Officers' Association then?' he questioned further. 'Let this too be debated. The public is observing everything,' he added. "Many are praying and trying hard to become Chief Minister. They're planning to call Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala to conduct ground-breaking ceremonies and foundation stone events. Let's wait and see what unfolds in the coming days," he said, responding to another question on Congress infighting. "It doesn't matter to us who becomes CM if Siddaramaiah resigns. What's important is that the people of Karnataka are fed up with this Congress government. This government has no concern for the farmers who are in distress," Vijayendra criticised. "This Congress government is unable to provide houses to the poor or implement the Ganga Kalyana scheme. What does it matter who is CM? Nothing is developing. For the first time in the state's history, after the Congress came to power, the government is unable to pay salaries to its employees," he slammed. Even in the Police Department, salaries cannot be disbursed on time. In the Irrigation Department, salaries have not been paid properly for the last 2–3 months. The same situation prevails across all departments," Vijayendra stated. "People are now wondering if such a bankrupt government can even survive," he added. "Regardless of who is CM, the situation will not improve," he remarked. "Not just BJP leaders, but even the general public is talking about a change of government in the state. Even ruling party MLAs are speaking out. In response to Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain's statement, I ask – what is the Chief Minister's reply to that?" he questioned. MLA Iqbal Hussain, even after being served notice by the party not to issue statements on leadership, stated that Dy CM D. K. Shivakumar should become the CM. "Union Minister and our senior leader Pralhad Joshi is working on resolving some internal issues in certain districts of our party. I personally requested him to look into these minor matters. Accordingly, he is taking time to understand and resolve the issues," Vijayendra concluded.