Two Ministers in the Federal Executive Council on Friday expressed concern over the deleterious effects of fuel subsidy removal and floating of the Naira on the economy.
The Congress party had staged a protest rally to then Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommais residence on the Race Course road to press for dismissal and arrest of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa over the suicide of civil contractor Santhosh Patil after he allegedly came under pressure to pay a hefty bribe over unpaid bills. The High Grounds Police in Bengaluru had booked cases against the four Congress leaders for holding protests in a non-designated area and blocking the traffic.
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Ten MLAs belonging to the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community in Manipur are expected to miss the August 29 assembly session due to safety concerns following ethnic violence in the region. Two ministers from this community, Letpao Haokip and Nemcha Kipgen, have also been affected by the violence, with their homes being burnt down. Kipgen has requested leave from the session citing law and order issues. The Kuki MLAs are seeking separate administration for the tribals, and there is fear among tribal leaders and the general public about visiting Imphal, the state capital.