Karnataka's performance in conviction rate in atrocities against Dalits not satisfactory: CM Siddaramaiah
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka's performance in conviction rate in atrocities against Dalits not satisfactory: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, January 17 : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the performance of the state in terms of conviction rate in cases of violence against Dalits is not satisfactory. The Chief Minister said that if the victims are to have faith in the system, the quality of investigations into cases of atrocities must be improved. Home Minister G Parameshwar, Home Secretary Umashankar, State Director General of Police Alok Mohan, Chief Minister's Secretary Trilok Chandra, Chief Minister's Political Secretaries Govindaraju and Naseer Ahmed were present. Earlier speaking to the media on January 15 the Chief Minister said that his government is not trying to protect any accused.

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40 per cent rise in crimes against Dalits in Tamil Nadu, says Governor RN Ravi
3 months, 1 week ago

40 per cent rise in crimes against Dalits in Tamil Nadu, says Governor RN Ravi

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Governor RN Ravi on Wednesday lamented that there has been an alarming 40% surge in crimes against Dalits during the past three years in Tamil Nadu, despite the pervasive noise on social justice in the state. He said the conviction rate in rape cases involving Scheduled Castes victims in Tamil Nadu is shockingly half of the national average. These …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath

The Hindu  

MLC A.H. Vishwanath urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign following the High Court of Karnataka dismissing his plea challenging the Governor’s sanction of an investigation against him in the alleged scam in allotment of sites of Mysore Urban Development Authority to his wife. Mr. Vishwanath said that the development has tarnished Mr. Siddaramaiah’s previously unblemished political career of over 50 …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denounces Governor’s Prosecution Sanction
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denounces Governor’s Prosecution Sanction

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While ruling out his resignation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday questioned the morality of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in seeking his resignation over grant of prosecution by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot under Prevention of Corruption Act and also under section 218 of the Bharathiya Nagarika Suraksha Samhitha, 2023. He termed the sanction given by the Governor as “illegal” and accused …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

MANGALURE: Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has criticized Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot for granting prosecution sanction against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Rao accused the governor of "stooping low" and claimed that this action is part of a larger BJP strategy to destabilize elected governments in the country. Rao contended that Siddaramaiah has …

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar
11 months ago

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress government's protest in Delhi alleging "injustice" to the State by the Centre in tax devolution and grants-in-aid, was not a show of strength, but the voice of the people of the State, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday. 7 crore people, they are giving tax every day, we are getting only 13 per cent, we …

Dalit youth refused to withdraw sister's harassment case beaten to death in MP, Congress slams govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Dalit youth refused to withdraw sister's harassment case beaten to death in MP, Congress slams govt

India TV News  

A Dalit community youth was allegedly beaten to death by a group of people in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, police on Sunday said. The deceased, Nitin Ahirwar aka Lalu, in the age group of 18 to 20 years and a resident of Barodia Nonagir village under Khurai Dehat police station limits, was beaten up on Thursday following which the police …

Siddaramaiah May Be Close to Becoming Chief Minister of Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah May Be Close to Becoming Chief Minister of Karnataka

The Quint  

Siddaramaiah’s advantage has been that he is recognised as a mass leader, accepted by most sections of Karnataka’s population. In DK Shivakumar’s defence, party leaders said that he has been one of the strongest Congress leaders of Karnataka ever since he took over the reins of KPCC in 2020 and has helped turn around the party's fortunes. Shivakumar is credited …

Bengaluru Police books former Karnataka CMs Siddaramaiah, HD Kumaraswamy for sedition, defamation
5 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru Police books former Karnataka CMs Siddaramaiah, HD Kumaraswamy for sedition, defamation

Firstpost  

Ahead of the 15 December Karnataka bypolls, the Bangalore Police has lodged an FIR against former Karnataka chief ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on charges of sedition and defamation based on a lower court order Ahead of the 15 December Karnataka bypolls, the Bengaluru Police has lodged an FIR against former Karnataka chief ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on charges …

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