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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP leaders criticize Cong govt for stampede, demand resignations
Mysuru: Following the stampede in Bengaluru that resulted in 11 fatalities during the victory celebrations of RCB's IPL win, BJP leaders from Mysuru have strongly criticised the Congress-led Karnataka govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The opposition has demanded immediate resignations from CM Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, and home minister G Parameshwara, citing negligence and moral responsibility. Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as 'heartbreaking' and a consequence of govt's 'shocking lack of planning, coordination, and accountability.' He highlighted that despite being aware of RCB's substantial fanbase and planned celebrations, the govt failed to implement adequate safety measures. While extending condolences to the bereaved and calling for a comprehensive investigation, he stated that he will not blame this as an intelligence failure. Krishnaraja MLA TS Srivatsa also took a dig at the state govt. Attributing the incident to a government oversight and insufficient preparation, he criticised the Congress for transforming RCB's celebrations into a 'party programme' and alleged that leaders' family members were permitted to take photographs during the event. Srivatsa demanded accountability for the 11 deaths and insisted that the CM, DCM, and home minister resign immediately.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mysuru unites for Tiranga Yatra to honour armed forces
: In a remarkable display of unity and patriotism, Mysuru witnessed an overwhelming response to the held on Friday. The event was organised to celebrate the success of and pay heartfelt tributes to the Indian armed forces. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The yatra began after paying tribute to Field Marshal Cariappa at Metropole Junction and passed through the city's prominent thoroughfares, including Shivarampet, Chikka Gadiyara, and Devaraj Urs Road, before returning to its starting point. The rally saw the participation of hundreds of students, ex-servicemen, citizens, and representatives from various religious and social organisations, underlining a united spirit beyond political or communal lines. The initiative was led by , who emphasised the apolitical nature of the march. "This yatra had no party affiliations. It was solely to thank our brave soldiers for their extraordinary service during Operation Sindoor," he said. He added, "India has always stood for peace, but Operation Sindoor proves that we are equally prepared to defend our sovereignty when provoked. This mission was a testament to our strength, undertaken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. " Prominent religious leaders, including Suttur Mutt seer Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami and Avadootha Datta Peeta seer Ganapathi Sachidananda Swami, Adichunchanagiri Mutt's Somanatheshwara Swami, Chinmayananda Swami, Rev Bernard Moras, apostolic administrator of the Mysore Diocese, and Maulana Riyaz Khader Baba, attended the event. The Suttur seer urged citizens to remember soldiers in their daily prayers and lauded India's strong message during the operation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ganapathi Sachidananda Swami, recalling his meeting with Field Marshal Cariappa in the 1960s, spoke about the sacrifices made by soldiers. "When Yaduveer came and invited me for the yatra, I was having leg pain, but I called Suttur seer to see whether he could hold me during the yatra. Suttur Seer, without a second thought, assured all sorts of help, but the spirit of the event gave me strength. Seeing the turnout here has renewed my energy," he said. "We must salute our armed personnel for safeguarding the nation," he added. Seventy-nine-year-old Balasubramanya, an ex-serviceman (Indian Air Force between 1964-79) who served during the India-Pakistan war in 1965 and the India-Bangladesh war in 1971, said: "The Indian govt gave a befitting reply to those involved in terror activities. Though India is a peace-loving country, it proved that when it comes to the safety and security of the country, there will be no compromise." Political leaders such as Krishnaraja MLA TS Srivatsa, JD(S) MLC CN Manjegowda, former MP Pratap Simmha, and former MLA L Nagendra also walked in solidarity. Alongside them were thousands of ordinary citizens, college students, ex-servicemen, and members of different organisations, including BJP workers.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP protests in Mysuru, demanding return of Pak nationals
Mysuru: Mysuru city and district BJP units protested outside the office of the deputy commissioner in Mysuru at Siddhartha Nagar on Tuesday, demanding the state govt send Pakistani nationals back to their country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The BJP activists shouted slogans against state govt, accusing it of negligence in sending them back. Union govt gave directions to all state govts to send Pakistani nationals back within 48 hours after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which led to the death of 26 civilians. Even though BJP-ruled states implemented this order effectively, non-BJP-ruled states like Karnataka are delaying the process, they claimed. The protesters also shouted slogans against Pakistan, accusing it of aiding, abetting, and sheltering terrorists. The protesters threatened to intensify their stir in the coming days across the state if the govt failed to fulfil their demands. Krishnaraja MLA TS Srivatsa, city BJP president L Nagendra, and district BJP president LR Mahadevaswamy were present.
