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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sparing others, only Dalits forcibly evicted from Kadugodi land: Legislative Council LoP Chalavadi
BENGALURU: Leader of Opposition in the Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy during the discussion on matters of urgent public importance on Tuesday, protested the alleged demolition and eviction of Dalits from the 711-acre (Survey number 1) Kadugodi Plantation, Bidarahalli hobli, Bengaluru East. 'The land was sanctioned to local farmers in the 1950s and distributed among Dalits and other marginalised farmers. In its recent eviction, the forest department has razed small homes. Why weren't the offices, industries and other constructions by big builders in the land left untouched,' Chalavadi questioned. Responding, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said it was forest land and there was unauthorised occupation of over 120 acres, with some attempting to sell plots illegally. The forest department reclaimed it. Highlighting a Supreme Court directive, Khandre stated the House that in the 'Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crop Information' (RTC), the land is mentioned as 'forest land'.
United News of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Modi unfairly targeted over Op Sindoor: KTK LoP
Bengaluru, Aug 9 (UNI) Responding to the Indian Air Force Chief's remarks on Operation Sindoor, Karnataka Legislative Council LoP Chalavadi Narayanaswamy today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being unfairly targeted by the Congress, which is using sensitive national security matters as a political weapon. The leader asserted that whenever the Opposition seeks information, the government provides answers, but Congress' real aim is to 'portray Modi in a negative light' rather than engage with the facts. 'Now that voters are supporting us, they should honestly say if we have done anything wrong, we will apologise. People will appreciate such openness, but not politically-driven accusations,' he said. He stressed that in areas such as defence operations, specific details — including the number of aircraft, missions, or protest-related incidents — are meticulously recorded but cannot be revealed immediately due to security protocols. 'Sensitive details are not disclosed instantly; they are shared when national security permits,' he added, accusing Congress leaders of lacking the experience to know when and what to ask. Narayanswami also said Air Chief Marshal AP Singh's revelations underscored the operational range and precision of the Indian Air Force and reflected the strategic capabilities developed under the present government. He urged bipartisan recognition of such achievements instead of political fault-finding. UNI BDN GNK
Hans India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
BJP launches helpline for protecting small traders' interests
Bengaluru: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Saturday, announced the launch of a helpline to safeguard the interests of small traders in the state in the backdrop of row over GST Addressing a press conference at the State BJP Office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru, the Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has said that the BJP will launch a helpline (8884245123) from July 21 to safeguard the interests of small traders in the state. He added that street vendors and small traders had been served notices by the state government, creating confusion and fear among poor traders in the state. He criticised the Congress-led state government for failing to provide solutions or clarify what constitutes taxable income. Narayanaswamy said that as per Central government's data available with the state, traders whose annual turnover exceeded Rs 40 lakh must register and pay GST. 'Service providers with turnover above Rs 20 lakh are also liable to pay GST. However, the notices sent by the state are not valid in many cases,' he alleged. 'Traders are not tax evaders or criminals. They do not understand the tax rules, and the state government has failed to educate them,' he said. He urged the state government to protect the interests of the poor traders rather than intimidate them. He said that according to Central government rules, GST is applicable only if the annual turnover exceeds Rs 1.5 crore at one per cent rate. 'For street vendors to fall under GST, they must have a permanent shop and address. There is an exemption for turnover up to Rs 40 lakh and issuing notices to traders with turnover above Rs 20 lakh has created confusion,' Narayanaswamy added. He also said that apps like Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay used for UPI transactions were being tracked, and funds received by traders directly into bank accounts were being used to send notices. 'But it's not being verified whether the turnover exceeding limits is due to actual business or loans and other types of transactions,' he clarified. According to G.S. Prashanth, State Convener of BJP'sEconomic Cell, items like flowers, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, paneer, bangles, and many other products are exempted from GST. 'Even if someone does Rs 10 crore turnover in these exempted items, GST registration is not mandatory. Yet, notices have been sent to such traders by the state GST department,' he alleged. He added that according to GST laws, third-party data cannot be used to issue tax notices without verification. 'Information from Paytm, PhonePe, or Google Pay must be verified first. Officials must ascertain whether the trader's goods fall under GST before issuing notices. Unfortunately, none of this due process has been followed,' Prashanth claimed. He also said: 'The state GST department has done nothing to spread awareness among street vendors about the taxes. Nearly 90 per cent of traders fall under the jurisdiction of the state GST, and only 10 per cent under Central GST. Yet, without any outreach or information sharing, the state has spread fear among small traders.' Therefore, the 14,000 notices issued to traders by the state government are illegal and unconstitutional, he asserted. Those present at the press conference were Rajya Sabha MP Lehar Singh, Chikkaballapur district president S.V. Ramachandragowda (Seakal), BJP Medical Cell state convenor Dr. K. Narayan, BJP Economic Cell state convenor G.S. Prashanth, and former BJP state spokesperson G.V. Krishna. When asked about the state government's notices to small traders demanding tax payments, State BJP Preident B.Y. Vijayendra said, 'We discussed this yesterday with party leaders. The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, which is struggling to mobilise funds for its guarantee schemes, is now intimidating street vendors by sending them tax notices.' 'While GST goes to the Centre, it is a fact that no other state in the country has seen such developments. But in Karnataka, the state government is unable to manage its finances for guarantees and development. So, under the Chief Minister's instructions, they are threatening traders andstreet vendors,' he added.
India Today
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka BJP legislator sparks row with vulgar remarks against Chief Secretary
Karnataka BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar has stirred controversy with a derogatory remark directed at Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh. 'The Chief Secretary works at night for the state government and all day for the Chief Minister,' Kumar said with a smirk, during a protest at Vidhana Soudha. The comment was made while Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy was seen speaking to MN Karibasavana Gouda, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Vidhana Soudha Security) near the Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, where BJP leaders had gathered for a planned protest. In the video, the DCP Gouda is seen smiling as MLC Ravi Kumar makes the to the remark, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said, 'It is not bizarre, it is their mindset and their mentality. This is what is taught in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakhas. He is an RSS man, is he not? These people cannot win elections on their own. They are not the popular choice of the people; they are pushed into the BJP by the RSS. And this ideology, inspired by the Manusmriti, is what they are taught in these shakhas.' He added, 'It is truly unfortunate. Did he not recently make a derogatory comment about the Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner? And what did the High Court say? The Court reprimanded him and asked him to apologise to the lady. Has he done that publicly? No.'Ravi Kumar previously, too, has made disparaging comments against government officers. On May 24, speaking at a gathering in Kalaburagi, Ravi Kumar made a communal reference, questioning the nationality of Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum. advertisementHe has said, 'I don't know whether the Kalaburagi DC has come from Pakistan or is an IAS officer here. Looking at your applause, it seems like the DC has indeed come from Pakistan.' His remarks were made in the context of an earlier incident in which Chalavadi Narayanaswamy was allegedly locked inside a government guest house surrounded by Congress the Kalaburagi comment, an atrocity case was registered against Ravi Kumar under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The complaint also alleged that Ravi Kumar made disparaging comments about senior police officials, including Additional Superintendent of Police Mahesh Meghannavar, Deputy Superintendent of Police Shankargouda Patil, and Circle Police Inspector Chandrashekar. His comments had prompted strong reactions from the state ministers.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Don't evict Dalits from their lands: BJP to Karnataka forest department
BENGALURU: Senior BJP leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, urged the forest department not to evict Dalit farmers from their lands in Mahadevapura constituency in Bengaluru. Narayanaswamy said that in 1950, the government had allotted the lands in Bidarhalli Hobli to farmers. Since then, they have been cultivating, and it is not correct to evict them. On Monday, the BJP leaders staged a protest near the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha. The BJP leader accused the Forest Department officials of continuing with the eviction drive, despite a stay order against it. Former BJP MP S Muniswamy said the government is registering false cases against the farmers protesting against the drive. The BJP leader said if that was a forest, the land given to the Railways, Metro, police station, and other purposes, should also be cleared. Responding to the BJP leaders' allegations, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said it is a reserve forest and cannot be allotted or granted for any other purposes. He said 120 acres was like a no-man's land, and some people claimed it to be their land and cheated others by trying to sell it. The Forest Department is taking back its land without evicting anyone, he said. It will remain as forest land, the minister added.
