BJP MP Pratap Simha faced a clash with Dalits in Karnataka s Mysuru over alleged neglect, as the village supplied stone for the Ram Temple s idol. Accused of a decade-long indifference, Simha s confrontation, captured on video, unfolded just before the Ayodhya Ram Temple ceremony. Political divisions heightened, with shankaracharyas opting out, citing political concerns. The incident follows Simha s recent controversy involving a security scare in Parliament. These events underscore the complex interplay of politics and religion ahead of the upcoming general election.
The Delhi High Court declined to intervene in the proceedings against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren initiated by the Lokpal based on a complaint by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The Lokpal proceedings, which were stayed by the high court on September 12, 2022, were challenged by Soren, who argued that the case against him was politically motivated and purely malicious.
Tejasvi Surya said it is important to break the “monopoly” of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and allow the participation of the private sector.