Kimmane demands action against local party leaders
The Hindu
Former Minister Kimmane Ratnakar has demanded that the Congress take action against party leaders who organised a protest involving people from the Janata Dal (Secular), in favour of farmers, who lost
Former Minister Kimmane Ratnakar has demanded that the Congress take action against party leaders who organised a protest involving people from the Janata Dal (Secular), in favour of farmers, who lost the land for the Sharavathi project.
Speaking at a party meeting in Shivamogga, Mr. Ratnakar alleged that a section of party leaders in Tirthahalli took out the protest march involving JD(S) leaders. The organisers also put pressure on Congress leaders, expecting to contest in the coming Zilla and Taluk panchayat polls, to take part in the protest. “Why did JD(S) state office-bearer Shrikanth and others participate in the protest? The photos of JD(S) leaders were displayed. The party should take action against the organizers,” he said.
Without taking anybody’s name Mr. Ratnakar said he had no plans to attend the meeting. But, he changed his mind as he learnt “one thief” was also attending the meeting. “People with the habit of changing parties can move to another party anytime. There are reports that Karnataka Janata Party will be launched again and what if the person, identified with the Congress, goes there tomorrow. We are strengthening the party’s organisation day and night”, he said.
After completing her Class XII a few years ago, Lakshmi Priya from Sivakasi faced financial constraints that prevented her from pursuing higher education. Despite her circumstances, she persevered by folding matchboxes to earn a meagre income. “I have always done this work – folding matchboxes. Many families in Sivakasi and surrounding areas do this work, from home,” said Ms.Priya who is now 19 years old. “I always wanted to learn something related to Computer Science. We did not have a proper teacher for this particular subject at school. But I managed to score 95%,” she said.
Ahead of the southwest monsoon, the officials from multiple departments were directed to carry out the standard operating procedure and ensure that all the parameters were adhered to as per the guidelines issued by the Disaster Management Plan of the Tamil Nadu government, said Theni Collector R.V. Shajeevana here on Friday.