Siddaramaiah attacks PM Modi over Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

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May 7, 2018

Bengaluru, May 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he let Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi escape from the country.

"He (PM) calls himself a 'chowkidar'. He let Nirav Modi and Mallaya escape, what kind of 'chowkidar' is he? He keeps saying 'achhe din' but where are 'achhe din'? He thinks that just because he is saying it in Hindi we won't understand but we understand pretty well," he said.

On Sunday too, Siddaramaiah had lashed out at PM Modi for making "personal attacks" and speaking at a "low level".

The Prime Minister was using a language that did not befit the office he held, the Congress leader had said, taking exception to PM Modi calling his dispensation a "10 percent government" and "seedha rupaiahsarkar" while attacking him over alleged corruption.

"We expected a dignified language from him (PM Modi). But what he spoke was the BJP's language and not the one of a civilised person. He spoke at a very low level... This is not the language of the Prime Minister," he had told reporters, as per news agency.

Maintaining that he neither made personal comments nor used unparliamentary words, Siddaramiah said, "When he (PM Modi) spoke in an uncivilised manner, initially I thought I would not react. But I was forced to attack him because otherwise, the people would have perceived it as the truth."

Referring to PM Modi calling his dispensation a "10 percent government," Siddaramaiah had wanted to know if the Prime Minister had any evidence to back his charge.

Accusing PM Modi of not honouring any of his promises in the last four years, he had said, "He has totally failed. He is lying to hide his failure."

Polling in the southern state will be held on May 12 and counting of votes will be done on May 15.

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Delayed Justice: Dakshina Kannada youths still await resolution in Kuwait job scam

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November 27,2024

Mangaluru: A five-year-long pursuit of justice continues for several youths from Dakshina Kannada who fell victim to a fraudulent food delivery job scam in Kuwait. The victims, lured by promises of lucrative overseas employment, now find themselves entangled in legal battles and financial ruin.

In a recent development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned the victims to its Mangaluru office as part of the ongoing investigation. The case, which dates back to May 28, 2019, was initially registered at the Mangaluru North police station based on a complaint filed by Usman, a resident of Jalligudde. His brother, Aboobakkar Siddique, was among the 34 victims duped by Manikya Associates, a recruitment agency operated by Prasad Shetty.

According to the complaint, the victims were promised jobs as food delivery executives in Kuwait with a salary of ₹40,000 per month. “I paid ₹80,000 to the agent and ended up spending seven harrowing months in Kuwait without any salary,” shared a victim who now works in construction. Another victim, now employed as a driver, said, “I dreamt of working abroad to support my family. I even pledged jewelry to pay the fees, but it took me years to recover financially.”

The victims allege that they were left stranded in Kuwait in January 2019 after completing all formalities. With no jobs and mounting expenses, their ordeal lasted seven months. They were eventually repatriated with the help of Indian expats and the Embassy of India in Kuwait, just two months after the complaint was filed.

The ED investigation is reportedly progressing, and victims said they were assured that their payments to the agent would be refunded soon. An ED official confirmed that efforts to ensure justice are ongoing.

For these youths, the pain of shattered dreams and financial losses has lingered for years, with many still struggling to rebuild their lives. As they await justice, their plight serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of fraudulent recruitment schemes.

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