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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Yathindra: Siddaramaiah will complete five-year term as CM
Mysuru: MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of CM Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday stated that Congress high command has not given any deadline to his father. He stated that Siddaramaiah will complete a full five-year term. "There is no danger for his CM post. He will complete the term," Yathindra told reporters. He also stated that the Delhi meeting was convened to discuss the deadlock over caste census. "During the discussion, the Bengaluru stampede issue was also discussed," he said. He accused BJP and JD(S) of following double standards while demanding the resignation of CM Siddaramaiah for the stampede. Similar stampedes claimed lives during Kumbh Mela and at Tirupati, but the BJP is silent on both the incidents. However, the Karnataka govt has ordered a judicial investigation into the Bengaluru stampede. "Truth will come after the investigation," he said. "How many leaders have resigned for stampede deaths in BJP and NDA-ruled states? Has the BJP taken any action against those who are responsible?" he asked.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Yathindra asks people to protect environment by reducing plastic use
Mysuru: Protecting the environment is the foremost responsibility of every citizen, said MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Thursday. Speaking during a sapling planting event organised by Bodhi Vriksha Society for Development and Odanadi Seva Organisation at Varuna Lake on T Narasipur Road to mark World Environment Day, Yathindra emphasised the importance of rejecting plastic and adopting cloth bags as a step towards sustainable living. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Environmental pollution can be significantly reduced by promoting recycling and minimising plastic usage. Everyone must actively participate in conserving nature," he stated. Highlighting the role of trees in combating climate change, Yathindra stressed that increasing green cover will help reduce temperatures and improve air quality. "Planting more trees not only enhances environmental beauty but also ensures cleaner air for future generations," he said. He also urged citizens to make eco-friendly choices in their daily lives. "Reuse household water wherever possible and opt for organic and chemical-free products. Such habits are beneficial for both our health and the planet," he advised. Yathindra expressed concern about the environmental degradation occurring in the name of development. "We are witnessing the destruction of trees. Instead, let us celebrate personal milestones by planting trees. Gifting saplings during events and celebrations can be a powerful way to promote sustainability. Preserving the environment is a collective duty. If we care for nature, it will care for us in return," he said.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bengaluru stampede: Congress MLC admits lapses in assessing ground situation
Reacting to the stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives during the victory celebrations of the RCB cricket team, which won the IPL 2025 trophy, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, said that the government was under pressure to felicitate the team, but there were lapses in assessing the ground situation. Speaking to media persons in Mysuru on June 5, the Congress MLC said the event was organised following requests from the cricket franchise, and even the BJP had tweeted in favour of it. The police was vested with the responsibility of assessing the situation. Initially, police did not give consent for the victory parade, but subsequently gave clearance for conducting it at Chinnaswamy stadium. He said there was no problem at the Vidhana Soudha where a State-organised felicitation programme was held. But the turnout at the Chinnaswamy stadium was higher than expected. Against the capacity of nearly 35,000, more than 3 lakh people had turned up. 'There was a lapse in assessing the emerging situation,' said Mr. Yathindra. He dismissed the opposition's demand for resignation of senior ministers, asserting that there was no failure on the part of the Chief Minister or the Deputy CM. ''A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to find out what went wrong, and it will help fix accountability following which suitable action will be initiated,' he said. He said a proposed roadshow in an open bus was cancelled, keeping in mind safety of the RCB team members. Mr. Yathindra terms dubbed the opposition's demand for resignation of ministers as ''hypocritical'. He said the opposition had defended similar incidents in other States ruled by them, and no minister had resigned.
