I was ‘Accidental Prime Minister’, not Manmohan Singh: Deve Gowda

Agencies

January 1, 2019

New Delhi, Jan 1: JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday said that he was the "accidental prime minister" and not former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Commenting on actor Anupam Kher's upcoming movie -- 'The Accidental Prime Minister', Deve Gowda questioned how Manmohan Singh was the accidental prime minister, when he ruled the country for 10 years, whereas he argued that he was in power for just 10 months.

"I was also an accidental prime minister. I also ruled for 10 months. Dr Manmohan Singh ruled for 10 years. How can you say that he was an accidental Prime Minister?" he told ANI.

It is to be noted that Manmohan Singh served two terms as Prime Minister from May 2004 to May 2014, while Deve Gowda assumed the post briefly from June 1996 to April 1997.

'The Accidental Prime Minister' revolves around Manmohan Singh's tenure as prime minister, and is based on the book of the same name written by Singh's advisor Sanjaya Baru.

Helmed by debutant Vijay Gutte and written by Hansal Mehta, the flick is slated to release on January 11, 2019.

The political controversy over the movie caught media attention after the BJP last week shared its trailer calling the movie a "riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 years."

The Maharashtra Youth Congress raised objections over the movie and demanded its special screening to ensure that none of the scenes is factually incorrect.

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7 Bangladeshis arrested in Udupi after man with fake passport caught attempting to fly Dubai via Mangaluru Airport

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October 12,2024

Udupi: In a significant operation, the Malpe police have arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally residing in India using forged Aadhaar cards. Udupi Superintendent of Police, Dr. Arun K, stated that the arrests followed after an immigration incident involving one of the group's members.

Muhammed Manik, one of the arrested individuals, was caught attempting to travel to Dubai via Mangaluru International Airport with a fake passport. Alert immigration officers at the airport detained him and handed him over to the Bajpe police, who registered a case. Following this, the Udupi police, acting on the information provided by the Bajpe police and immigration authorities, conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of the seven individuals in Hoode village, Paduthonse, Udupi.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Hakeem Ali (24), Sujon S K alias Farooq (19), Ismail S K (30), Kareem S K (20), Salam S K (22), Rajikul S K (20), and Mohammed Sojib (20), all hailing from Bangladesh.

The group entered India without any valid documentation and managed to acquire fake Aadhaar cards, which they used to stay in the country illegally. According to police sources, a person named Kajol from Agartala assisted them in obtaining the fraudulent Aadhaar cards, while a Bangladeshi named Usman facilitated their illegal entry into India under the guise of employment. Both Kajol and Usman are currently at large.

The Malpe police have registered cases under several sections, including Sections 19(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), and 190 of the BNS, related to fraud and illegal entry. Interrogations are ongoing as the police seek further details in connection with the case.

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