Stalin proposes Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate in 2019 elections

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December 17, 2018

Chennai, Dec 17: Charging Prime Minister Narendra Modi with possessing “traits of a sadist”, DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday vowed to overthrow the BJP Government and proposed his Congress counterpart Rahul Gandhi for prime ministership in the 2019 general elections due in May.

Stalin made the proposal with top Opposition leaders like N Chandrababu Naidu and Pinnarayi Vijayan by his side at the unveiling of a bronze statue of late Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi, which the DMK converted into an “anti-BJP” gathering.

With the public endorsement, DMK has become the first party in the country to name Rahul Gandhi for the top post even as the Congress has not formally named him as its prime ministerial face. Stalin’s proclamation comes just days after the Congress breached the BJP’s fort in Hindi heartland by winning the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

The DMK chief proposing Rahul Gandhi’s name for the PM’s post is politically significant since the Opposition bloc has so far shied away from naming its face, apparently to avoid the contest from being converted into a clash of personalities, which could prove advantageous to the BJP.

Always on the other side of the political spectrum for decades, the event also brought Sonia Gandhi and Naidu together – they were seated next to each other and were seen exchanging pleasantries.

Speakers at the public meeting at the DMK headquarters exhorted the need for Opposition parties to come together and defeat the “fascist” and "Nazist" BJP. Naidu, Rahul and Sonia recalled Tamil Nadu’s role in cobbling up coalitions at the Centre and asked the people to return the DMK-Congress alliance with all 39 Lok Sabha seats in 2019 polls.

Recalling his late father Karunanidhi’s statements asking late Indira Gandhi to provide a “stable leadership” in 1980 and exhorting Sonia Gandhi to lead the country in 2004 that spawned the UPA, Stalin proposed the candidature of Rahul Gandhi for 2019 polls.

“As the son of my father Karunanidhi, I propose that we will install a new prime minister in Delhi. I propose Rahul Gandhi for the post. He has the ability to defeat the fascist and Nazist Modi government. We will work to strengthen the hands of Rahul Gandhi,” Stalin said, followed by a thunderous applause from the audience.

In his strongest ever attack on Modi, Stalin accused him of possessing “traits of a sadist” who couldn't find time to visit Cyclone-affected areas in Tamil Nadu, while tweeting condolences messages to those died in unfortunate incidents in far-away countries like the United States.

“The government led by Mr Modi has turned India’s clock back 15 years. If he is allowed to rule another five years, the clock will turn back another 50 years. I have never used words like this (sadist) for any leader and I use it because the Prime Minister has no concern for Tamil Nadu. Would Modi afford not to visit states like Maharashtra if a tragedy of such magnitude (cyclone) had hit? Why such callous attitude towards Tamil Nadu?” Stalin asked.

Rahul Gandhi, in his speech, said the Opposition would not allow the “destruction” of institutions like the Election Commission, Supreme Court and Reserve Bank of India. “We will all stand together in the fight to overthrow the BJP Government,” he said.

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January 9,2025

Udupi: In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 38-year-old woman from Karkala in Udupi district, has reportedly lost Rs 24 lakh to a digital arrest scam. The victim, Preema Sheril D'Souza, fell prey to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated through fake calls and threats.

According to the complaint filed, the incident unfolded on Tuesday when Preema received a call at 12:30 pm from an individual claiming to represent the Delhi Telecom Department. The caller alleged that another SIM card had been purchased using her Aadhaar number and was being used for illegal activities in Uttar Pradesh, leading to multiple cases being registered against her.

To add credibility to the scam, the caller arranged a video call where a person dressed as a police officer introduced himself as a CBI official. This individual instructed her to cooperate with the "investigation" and warned her not to disclose the matter to anyone. The scammer also issued threats, claiming that harm would come to her husband and child if she failed to comply.

Under duress, Preema was coerced into sharing her bank account details and transferring a staggering Rs 24 lakh to accounts specified by the fraudsters. She transferred Rs 14 lakh to an account in Federal Bank and Rs 10 lakh to an account in Yes Bank via RTGS from her Fixed Deposit account. The threats of an arrest warrant further pressured her into complying with the scammers' demands.

Upon realizing the fraud, she reported the incident to the authorities. A case has since been registered at the Karkala Rural Police Station, and investigations are underway.

This incident serves as a critical reminder to stay vigilant against such scams. Individuals are advised to verify the identity of callers and refrain from sharing sensitive information or transferring money without proper authentication. If you encounter similar fraudulent activities, report them immediately to the police or cybercrime cell.

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January 4,2025

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Bengaluru, Jan 4: Kannada star Dr Shivarajkumar, son of Kannada film legend Dr Rajkumar, has been discharged from the hospital in Miami, US, following complete recovery from cancer, family sources confirmed on Saturday.

Nivedita, Shivarajkumar’s daughter, has shared a picture showing the actor and family in a relaxed mode. Sources further stated that Shivarajkumar will be in the US for follow-ups and resting for one month and he will be back for the shooting by Feb first or the second week.

Shivarajkumar is expected to begin shooting of the Telugu superstar Ramcharan-starrer pan India movie soon. 

Earlier, Shivarajkumar shared a video from the US on the first day of 2025, detailing his journey of overcoming cancer and assuring fans of his return.

In the video, he conveyed his New Year wishes to everyone and said, “I am hesitant to speak as I might get emotional at this moment. Leaving Karnataka was a very emotional experience for me. Under these circumstances, fear is inevitable, but the support of my fans has significantly reduced it.”

He continued, “The way the doctors took care of me, gave me immense courage. While shooting for the movie ‘45’, I underwent chemotherapy and even filmed the climax fight scene. As the date to leave for the US for treatment approached, I became anxious. However, my wife Geetha and daughter Nivedita stood by me throughout.”

“Dr Manohar, who treated me, cared for me like a child. My urinary bladder has been replaced, but there is no need for anyone to panic. I am doing well and will be back with double the energy. I thank all my fans for their unwavering support,” Shivarajkumar assured.

Geetha Shivarajkumar, his wife, who had appeared in the video alongside him, stated that all the medical reports had come back negative, and it was officially declared that Shivarajkumar is cancer-free. “He recovered because of the blessings of his fans, and I will never forget this,” she said.

The actor underwent surgery at a hospital in Miami, US, where his cancerous bladder was removed. According to the surgeon, Dr Murugesh Manoharan, an artificial bladder was created using Shivarajkumar’s intestine.

In November, Shivarajkumar had spoken publicly about his illness, acknowledging that he was human like everyone else. While he didn’t disclose it was cancer at the time, he said, “At the end of the day, I am a human being. I have a health issue and am currently undergoing treatment for it. I have completed a couple of treatment sessions, and a few more are pending. After that, I will undergo surgery, either in India or the US.”

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January 14,2025

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Bengaluru: The BJP on Tuesday accused the police of "framing" an innocent person in the cow attack case in Chamarajapet here and demanded a fair investigation into the incident.

Sheikh Nasru (30), a native of Champaran in Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly slashing the udders of three cows on Sunday.

The matter escalated into a communal controversy after the saffron party threatened to observe 'Black Sankranti' if the culprits were not arrested before the festival.

The party has since emphasised that the actual perpetrators must be apprehended.

Addressing media here, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra said, "There are claims that an innocent man has been falsely implicated and is being projected as the culprit."

Leader of Opposition R Ashoka also raised doubts about the investigation, questioning how a mentally unstable man could work at the firm for a decade.

Ashoka noted that the incident occurred at the veterinary hospital, which spans four acres.

He alleged that the hospital was recently declared Waqf property and claimed that Karna, the owner of the injured cattle, had opposed the Waqf Board’s decision, suggesting this opposition might have led to the incident.

The party leaders led by Vijayendra and Ashoka celebrated 'Sankranti' by offering special prayers to cows at the spot where the attack took place.

Meanwhile, state Home Minister G Parameshwara dismissed the opposition charges and said the police were investigating the case without any bias.

"If the investigation reveals the involvement of more people, then police will not spare them," he told reporters here.

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