D M Aslam lashes out at JD (S) leaders

March 28, 2013

Mangalore, Mar 28: Days after the news of expulsion of D M Aslam, president of the district minority wing of Janata Dal (Secular) made the rounds, Mr Aslam today notified that he had received no such formal intimation or letter from the party's high command.

Addressing media persons at a press conference here on Thursday, he said that neither had JD(S) State President H D Kumaraswamy suspended him from his post, nor had he received any letter informing him of the same.

Lashing out at JD(S) State Vice President Sushil Noronha for making baseless allegations against dedicated members such as B Nagaraj Shetty and M G Hegde who resigned from the party last week, he said that Noronha had always been non-cooperative and had no intention of strengthening the party.

Neither does he work in favour of the party to gain a major foothold in the district, nor does allow for any dedicated party leader to lead the party successfully. The party won two seats in the recent urban local body elections solely due to the efforts of few hard-working party members, while he himself did nothing. It is because of him that the mass-resignation of party members took place. When there are no members left in the district unit, why does he have to create more commotion? How will the party continue its existence if there is unrest within itself?” he demanded.

Contradicting the statement made earlier by Sushil Noronha, Mr Aslam uttered with conviction that Sadananda Shetty would not contest in the coming elections as the party's candidate for Mangalore (South) constituency. While there is clearly such a considerable amount of internal fighting in the party, it is highly unlikely that Mr Shetty will contest in the Assembly polls this time, he declared, adding that it would be difficult for the party to gain a foothold in the district, if members like Sushil Noronha and M B Sadashiv were at the helm of the district unit.

Speaking to Coastaldigest.com, Mr Aslam said that if the in-fighting continued, then he would take a decision on his own whether or not to remain in the party.

“I have the party's best interest at heart and am ready to contest in the Assembly elections if given a chance. However, if M B Sadashiv continues to function on his own will and the in-fighting continues, then I will hand in my resignation before the Assembly elections,” he said.

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Lokayukta to probe Siddaramaiah as special court orders filing of FIR in MUDA case

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September 25,2024

In a significant development, a special court tasked with handling cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MP/MLAs) has ordered that a First Information Report (FIR) be filed regarding the Muda case.

Additionally, the Karnataka Lokayukta, which is an anti-corruption body, has been tasked with investigating allegations against Siddaramaiah, who is reportedly involved in the case.

The court instructed the Lokayukta (an anti-corruption authority) to provide a report within three months. It also ordered the relevant authorities to file a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the case.

Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat issued the directive, compelling the Mysuru Lokayukta police to commence an investigation following a formal complaint lodged by Snehamayi Krishna.

The Karnataka Lokayukta in Mysuru is required to carry out the investigation under Section 156 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which mandates the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).

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PM Modi vows to strengthen India-Maldives ties, inks currency swap deal with President Muizzu

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October 7,2024

New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap agreement to the tune of $400 million, a move that would help the archipelago nation overcome foreign exchange reserve issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched Rupay card in the Maldives, inaugurated the new runway at the Hanimadhoo International airport and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations that had hit a rocky patch last year.

Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

As the Maldives was grappling with a serious economic downturn, India has decided to extend vital budgetary support to the Maldives government with the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year.

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