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Ammon
26 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Meta apologizes after auto-translation mistakenly announces Indian state chief minister's death
Ammon News - Tech giant Meta has apologized and said it has fixed an auto-translation issue that led one of its social media platforms to mistakenly announce the death of Indian politician Siddaramaiah. The chief minister of the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka posted on Instagram Tuesday in the local Kannada language, saying he was paying his respects to the late Indian actress B. Saroja Devi. He also paid tribute to the actress on Facebook and X. However, Meta's auto-translation tool inaccurately translated the Instagram post to suggest that Siddaramaiah, who uses just one name, was the one who 'passed away.' 'Chief Minister Siddaramaiah passed away yesterday multilingual star, senior actress B. Took darshan of Sarojadevi's earthly body and paid his last respects,' the erroneous, garbled translation read, CNN affiliate News 18 reported. A Meta spokesperson told news agency Press Trust of India Thursday: 'We fixed an issue that briefly caused this inaccurate Kannada translation. We apologize that this happened.' CNN


Hans India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Major political developments later this year: State BJP chief
Mysuru: BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Friday predicted a major political development in the state later this year, amid speculation about the chief minister change within the ruling of the government's mega convention 'Sadhana Samavesha' in Mysuru on July 19, he claimed that the event is part of Siddaramaiah's conspiracy to 'blackmail or threaten' the Congress high command, using his AHINDA vote bank, against any move to replace him from the CM post. AHINDA is a Kannada acronym for minorities, backward classes, and Dalits. 'Wait and see in November, or either before the Bihar election or after the Bihar election. It is certain that a major political development will take place in Karnataka. No one can stop it from happening,' Vijayendra told reporters in response to a question on CM or leadership change developments in the ruling Congress. Asked about the BJP's role in the predicted political developments, he said, 'The BJP is functioning as an opposition in the state, and we are satisfied.' The state government is organising the Sadhana Samavesha, where development works worth over Rs 2,600 crore for Mysuru will be inaugurated and foundation stones will be laid, according to officials. Siddaramaiah is known for holding conventions whenever he faces a threat to the CM's post. Tomorrow's event is part of a conspiracy to directly threaten the Congress high command, Vijayendra claimed. 'Recently, when Siddaramaiah went to Delhi, Rahul Gandhi did not give him an appointment. He directly met Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress President) and gave an interview to the national media where he threw a challenge at the Congress high command (by asserting he will be CM for five years). 'So, tomorrow's convention in Mysuru is not just a Sadhana Samavesha, there is a conspiracy to blackmail the Congress high command behind it,' he said. Further, questioning the CM as to why Sadhana Samavesha is being held, he said, 'There is no such situation. What is your Sadhane (achievement)?' Alleging that Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar's competition for free publicity led to stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on June 4 killing eleven people, Vijayendra said both of them should have taken responsibility, but innocent police officers are being made the scapegoat. 'RCB is also being made a scapegoat using the retired Justice John Michael Cunha commission (the one-man inquiry commission constituted by the government to inquire into the stampede) report, to prove themselves (Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar) as innocent,' he claimed and asked, is this the achievement for which the Sadhana Samavesha is being held? Questioning the government about what is had achieved and done for Mysuru to hold the Sadhana Samavesha here, the state BJP chief said, 'Sadhana Samavesha is not to commemorate the chief minister's achievements or the development of the state or for giving crores of money for Mysuru region. Instead, as the time has come for him (Siddaramaiah) to resign as the CM, to assert that he won't resign for any reason, this is a conspiracy to threaten the Congress high command.' Alleging that Siddaramaiah holds conventions whenever there is a threat to his CM seat, he said, it is only then the CM remembers AHINDA communities, which is his strong support base and vote bank. Using the AHINDA communities as his 'capital', Siddaramaiah is conspiring to threaten Shivakumar and the Congress high command, he alleged. Asked if the conspiracy will work out this time too, Vijayendra said there are limitations to any conspiracy. The Congress leaders themselves have been saying there is a power sharing understanding between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at the high command level. 'The situation seems to have arisen for the CM to resign, so all this game is going on. We will get an answer to this in the days ahead,' he added. The Karnataka Congress has been under scrutiny over reports of a rotational chief minister arrangement between Shivakumar and current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following the party's victory in the 2023 Assembly elections. While both leaders have publicly denied any such formal agreement, speculation continues to persist within party circles.


Hans India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM slams BJP-JDS MPs, says they lack courage to question Modi
Mysuru: KarnatakaChief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on the BJP and JD(S) during the 'Sadhana Samavesha' in Mysuru, accusing their MPs of lacking the courage to even stand before Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raise their voice against the injustice meted out to Karnataka. Addressing a packed gathering, Siddaramaiah threw an open challenge to BJP and JD(S) leaders to come onto the same stage and debate development. 'Had they been here today, people would have seen who has truly brought development to the state. I am ready to debate anytime — let them come,' he dared. Taking aim at the opposition parties' constant criticism, Siddaramaiah said, 'The BJP and JD(S) should not harbor so much jealousy. If our government was bankrupt as they claim, how could we plan and deliver so many development schemes? This is not my show of strength — it is the strength of our commitment to progress, presented before the people.' Referring to JD(S)'s declining strength, Siddaramaiah recalled that during his tenure as party president, JD(S) won 58 seats, but now it has been reduced to just 18 MLAs. 'JD(S) has grown too weak to come to power on its own — that's why they have aligned with the BJP. Together, they have failed to win the love of the people,' he charged. The Chief Minister further alleged that BJP and JD(S) MPs shiver before Modi and do not dare to question him about the state's rightful share. 'They are spineless before Modi. They don't have the guts to open their mouths. Instead, they mislead people with false claims. They are ashamed because our guarantee schemes have made the poor, Dalits, and minorities happy — that's why they are burning inside,' he quipped. Hitting out at the Prime Minister, Siddaramaiah said, 'Narendra Modi works only for the top 10% of this country. The remaining 90% do not matter to him. But the Congress stands with the poor and Dalits. We follow the ideals of Buddha, Basava, and Ambedkar. The BJP and RSS stand for Manusmriti and are anti-Constitution,' he alleged. Rejecting opposition claims that the Congress government will stop its welfare guarantees, Siddaramaiah clarified, 'The guarantees are permanent. No matter what they say, we will not withdraw them. In fact, the BJP is shamelessly copying our guarantees in other states. Modi ji, does that not embarrass you?' he mocked. With this, Siddaramaiah reaffirmed that his government would continue its guarantees and remain focused on inclusive development, despite the opposition's constant hurdles and accusations.


Hans India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP calls Surjewala ‘Super CM' after grants sanctioned to MLAs
Bengaluru: Taking a jibe at the decision of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to sanction Rs 50 crore each for local area development to all MLAs, especially those from the ruling party, following their one-on-one meeting with Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, the state BJP has dubbed the Karnataka Incharge as the 'Super CM' of the state. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka stated on Saturday, 'For the past 26 months, Congress MLAs were unable to even walk with their heads held high in their own constituencies, as they hadn't received a single paisa in grants from their own government. But thanks to the impact of six days of meetings held by Super CM Surjewala, they have now managed to get Rs 50 crore each sanctioned from CM Siddaramaiah.' Targeting Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar, he stated, 'Dear Shivakumar, what do you mean when you say Opposition MLAs must wait patiently for constituency funds? Let us remind you, Mr. D.K. Shivakumar — the state treasury is not your Congress party fund. It is the hard-earned tax money of 6.5 crore Kannadigas. Stop this stepmotherly attitude and release funds equally for all constituencies.' Meanwhile, State President B. Y. Vijayendra responding to a question about disparity in fund allocation to MLAs, sarcastically said, 'The Chief Minister has been kind, apparently.' He pointed out that Siddaramaiah has written a letter regarding release of Rs 50 crore to all MLAs in Karnataka. 'Has the amount been released? When will it be released? When will it reach the MLAs? When will development work actually happen? These remain unanswered,' he remarked. Responding to criticism, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated, 'The grants will be released to all MLAs. We will not follow disparity of the BJP government which did not release grants to our MLAs. CM Siddaramaiah has stated that the funds will be granted on the basis of need to all MLAs.' Of the Rs 50 crore Rs 37 crore will be earmarked for roads, bridges and other works. The remaining Rs 12.5 crore has been left to the discretion of MLAs for projects of their choice. The CM has also announced district-wise meetings with MLAs on July 30-31.


Hans India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Public Snub Of Deputy Shivakumar Exposes Leadership Tensions
Karnataka's Congress leadership displayed visible cracks on Saturday when Chief Minister Siddaramaiah publicly rebuffed a party member's suggestion to acknowledge his deputy DK Shivakumar during a government program, intensifying speculation about growing discord between the state's top two leaders. The incident unfolded during the Sadhana Samavesha convention in Mysuru, an event designed to showcase the Congress government's accomplishments since taking power. When a party leader prompted Siddaramaiah to include Shivakumar's name in his welcome address, the Chief Minister's response was notably sharp and dismissive. Visibly agitated by the interruption, Siddaramaiah halted his speech mid-sentence and delivered what many perceived as a calculated slight against his deputy. He pointedly noted that Shivakumar remained in Bengaluru rather than attending the event, stating that courtesies should only extend to those physically present rather than "someone sitting at home." The blunt response left the Congress member who had made the suggestion visibly uncomfortable, forcing him to quietly return to his seat without further comment. The public nature of this exchange has drawn criticism from senior Congress figures aligned with Shivakumar, who characterized the Chief Minister's tone as unnecessarily harsh and disrespectful. One prominent leader close to the Deputy Chief Minister expressed disappointment with Siddaramaiah's handling of the situation, emphasizing Shivakumar's crucial role in bringing Congress back to power in Karnataka after years in opposition. This leader argued that Shivakumar deserved acknowledgment regardless of his physical absence, particularly given his instrumental contributions to the party's electoral success. The criticism focused not just on the Chief Minister's decision to skip mentioning his deputy, but on the dismissive manner in which he handled a routine protocol suggestion from a party worker. The Mysuru incident follows closely on the heels of Siddaramaiah's controversial comments during a recent television interview, where he appeared to minimize Shivakumar's influence within the party structure. In that conversation, the Chief Minister suggested that only a limited number of legislators actually support his deputy, remarks that have reportedly created fresh tensions within the party's state leadership. These public displays of friction have provided ammunition for ongoing speculation about Karnataka's political future, particularly regarding questions of leadership succession. Siddaramaiah's supporters have begun asserting more forcefully that he intends to complete his full five-year term as Chief Minister, while Shivakumar's camp continues to hint at eventual leadership changes when circumstances become favorable. The timing of these tensions appears particularly significant given the broader context of Congress politics in Karnataka. Shivakumar played a pivotal role in engineering the party's return to power, utilizing his organizational skills and financial resources to rebuild Congress infrastructure across the state. His supporters view recent developments as an attempt to marginalize someone whose contributions were essential to the party's current success. Political observers note that such public disagreements between the state's top leaders could potentially weaken Congress's position in Karnataka, especially given the party's need to maintain unity while implementing its election promises and preparing for future electoral challenges. The dispute also reflects broader questions about power-sharing arrangements within the party, particularly when multiple leaders have legitimate claims to senior positions. The Sadhana Samavesha event, originally intended to highlight governmental achievements, has instead become a focal point for discussions about internal party dynamics and leadership stability. The fact that such tensions played out publicly at what was supposed to be a celebratory party function suggests deeper underlying issues that may require intervention from the party's national leadership. Both leaders will likely face pressure to present a united front going forward, as continued public displays of discord could undermine the government's effectiveness and provide opportunities for opposition parties to exploit these divisions for political advantage.