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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches at the residences, offices and properties linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi ended on Thursday after nearly 37 hours, with the minister saying the cash recovered during the searches belonged to him and that he would submit documents to establish its source. The ED had launched searches at 18 locations linked to Jarkiholi in Bengaluru, Belagavi and other places from 6 a.m. on Wednesday in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and suspected illegal investments abroad. The searches also covered properties of his family members, close associates and others linked to him. The searches continued until Thursday evening, with officials examining documents and other material at the premises. Around Rs 3 crore in cash was allegedly found at Jarkiholi's residence in Belagavi. The ED officials also took away certain important documents recovered from his Bengaluru residence. After the searches ended, Jarkiholi addressed the media at his official residence in Bengaluru and said he was unable to understand the reason behind the ED action. We will give proper answers to the questions asked by the ED officials. We have told them that the cash found during the searches belongs to us, Jarkiholi said. He said documents relating to the cash would be submitted to the agency and added that the ED had taken away cash and certain documents from his properties. According to Jarkiholi, the agency primarily questioned him about investments abroad and possible violations under FEMA. They have said that we have made investments abroad. We have told them that we are at the stage of making investments, he said. The minister questioned the need for searches, saying the agency could have issued a notice and sought information. He also alleged that there could be a political angle behind the action. I cannot find out the reason for the ED raid. There may be a political reason, or it may have come from their own sources. They could have issued a notice and sought information, he said. Jarkiholi said several people involved in much larger activities were being left out while his properties had been targeted. There are many very big people who do such things. Leaving them aside and coming to us is a matter for discussion, he said. Describing the exercise as a search rather than a raid, Jarkiholi said he was ready to cooperate with the agency and provide information whenever required. This is not an ED raid, it is only a search, he said. On the cash recovered from his residence, he said he would claim it according to the law and provide the necessary documents. There is a smell of politics behind this. We have said that the cash found belongs to us. I will claim it according to the law, he said. Jarkiholi also alleged that Congress leaders were being targeted by central investigative agencies and questioned why similar action was not being taken against BJP leaders. We knew that our party leaders would be targeted, but the ED came to me first. The fact that there have been no raids on BJP leaders is a question, he said. However, he said he would not claim that he had never made any minor mistakes and expressed confidence in a fair investigation. I may have made small mistakes; I will not say that I have not. I have faith that the ED officials will conduct a fair investigation, he said. Referring to the recent case involving former minister B. Nagendra, Jarkiholi said, Nagendra happened, and now it is our turn. He also expressed concern over whether the action could be linked to his community, saying there was apprehension among people that a particular community was being targeted. Jarkiholi said he would try to meet Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday, if possible. The ED is examining alleged foreign investments and possible FEMA violations as part of its investigation.
Bengaluru: CBI raids 12 locations in builder-financial institution nexus cases
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday conducted searches at 12 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune in connection with five new criminal cases registered against builders and officials of financial institutions for allegedly cheating and defrauding homebuyers, the official statement said on Thursday. The CBI said the five cases were registered on the orders of the Supreme Court. Four cases relate to the Ozone Group and its related entities concerning projects in Bengaluru and Mumbai, while one case involves M/s Vivansaa Baalsam in connection with its Bengaluru project. The cases also name unknown officials of various financial institutions for alleged offences including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal misconduct. According to the CBI, the cases relate to an alleged nexus between builders and officials of financial institutions, which resulted in the cheating and defrauding of innocent homebuyers. A large number of homebuyers had approached the Supreme Court seeking relief over alleged fraudulent activities by builders that had affected their lives for several years. The searches were aimed at gathering crucial evidence to uncover the alleged conspiracy, including diversion of funds, financial irregularities and fraudulent practices in the housing real estate sector. During the searches, the agency seized incriminating documents, digital devices and other materials, which are being examined as part of the investigation. The agency said it had earlier registered 50 cases against various builders across India in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court. With the five fresh cases, the agency has now registered a total of 55 cases on the orders of the apex court. The CBI reiterated its commitment to conducting an expeditious and impartial investigation into economic offences and ensuring accountability in cases involving the alleged defrauding of homebuyers through violations of laws and guidelines.
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CBI searches 12 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune over builder-financial institution nexus
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GCL Season 4: Alpine Pipers win one, lose one to go on top
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers stormed back in style after losing the opening match of the day to beat PBG Alaskan Knights 11-6 to take the top spot in Season 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Thursday. However, Ganges Grandmasters or FYERS American Gambits can grab that top position from them at the end of the day when they face each other in the last match on Thursday. Ganges Grandmasters began the day with a convincing 12-4 win over the Pipers with black pieces, and CheQ Mumba Masters kept their chances alive with a 14-5 win over Triveni Continental Kings 14-5. With Ganges Grandmasters and Alpine APL Pipers both set to play two matches on Thursday, the opening clash between the two teams was extremely important in setting the tone for the day. Ganges Grandmasters showed why they are considered one of the strong title contenders this year by beating the Pipers without dropping a game. Stavroula Tsolakidou began the Grandmasters march by inflicting a second loss of the tournament on Koneru Humpy. On the Superstar mens board, two-time World Cup winner Levon Aronian turned the tables on Anish Giri by making the most of an additional knight in the endgame to win in 61 moves. I got lucky, very lucky. But I always believed that I could find the best moves despite playing very badly at the start. Maybe not losing the game was what I deserved, but winning, of course, is a huge luck, said Aronian, who was also adjudged the Player of the Match. However, Pipers bounced back immediately after the reversal with world number one Magnus Carlsen proving too strong for Viswanathan Anand with white pieces. Koneru Humpy then registered her fourth win of the tournament, handing Nino Batsiashvili her first loss of Season 4. Volodar Murzin then defeated Abhimanyu Mishra on the prodigy board in a time scramble to put the result beyond doubt. Only 15-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus managed to score four points for a win with black for the Alaskan Knights as Vidit Gujrathi ran out of time on the Superstar mens board. In the days other match, CheQ Mumba Masters kept their hopes of reaching the final alive with a thumping win over Triveni Continental Kings. Playing black, the Mumba Masters won three of the six games, with Alexandra Kosteniuk winning the only game for the Continental Kings. On the icon board, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave outplayed Alireza Firouzja, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov defeated Aravindh Chithambaram on the Superstar mens board. With Bardiya Daneshvar also winning on the prodigy board, the Mumba Masters took their game points tally to 73 from 8 matches with four wins.
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Revanna refuses to cooperate with police in prison phone case
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Raids on Satish Jarkiholi continue amid protests across Karnataka against ED action on Minister
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids and searches at the residences and properties linked to Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Satish Jarkiholi, continued on Thursday evening amid protests by his supporters and various organisations across the state. According to officials, Rs 3 crore was found during searches at properties belonging to Jarkiholi, his daughter and Congress MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, their relatives and associates. Searches were continuing at 18 locations across Bengaluru, Belagavi and Gokak in Karnataka and in Goa. Officials said foreign investments and mining-related transactions were also under the scanner. Information gathered during the searches has been sent to the ED headquarters, and further directions are awaited. Digital evidence has also been collected from the properties searched by the agency. Bank officials and staff members have been called in to assist the ED in examining financial transactions and other documents as part of the investigation. The searches at the residences and properties of Jarkiholi's close aides Vittal Parasannanavar, Raju Dharaga Shetty and Malagouda Patil concluded on Thursday. However, the ED continued searches at four locations in Belagavi city. The agency also searched the residence of Preeti Kakatkar, personal secretary to Excise Commissioner Y. Manjunath, who is Jarkiholi's brother-in-law. Searches at Manjunath's residence also continued. Meanwhile, protests erupted in several parts of Karnataka in support of Jarkiholi and against the ED action. In Bengaluru, supporters of properties allotted by the government staged a silent protest, holding placards that read, Truth won't die and We won't bow down to ED threats. Valmiki Guru Peetha seer Prasannananda Swami visited the protest site and extended his support to Jarkiholi. Satish Jarkiholi is not an individual, he is a force. He has left an impact across the state and is an influential person in state politics, the seer said. He alleged that the raids and searches at Jarkiholi's residences and properties since Wednesday were intentional and politically motivated. It is evident from the outset. The whole community and mutt will be on his side and to support him morally. I have come here to take part in the protest, he said. In Athani town of Belagavi district, Congress workers took to the streets and staged a protest condemning the ED searches. The protesters blocked the Sankeshwar-Vijayapura road and raised slogans against the action. In Dharwad, Dalit organisations staged protests and raised slogans against the Central government, while in Gadag, leaders of AHINDA organisations protested under the banner of Manava Bandhutva Vedike. The protesters in Gadag alleged that the ED action was politically motivated and targeted at Jarkiholi. Meanwhile, Jarkiholi's supporters have decided to stage a larger protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday, opposing the ED raids and searches. The ED searches, which began on Wednesday, are part of an ongoing probe involving properties and financial transactions linked to Jarkiholi and people associated with him. The agency has continued examining documents, digital devices and financial records recovered during the searches.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) The Karnataka governments decision to make it mandatory to sing only two stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram at events organised by the state government, while prescribing the full song for programmes attended by the President, Prime Minister or Governor, is set to trigger a political controversy. The order, issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) on Thursday, stated that the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram should be sung at government events in the state. However, the government has made an exception for programmes attended by the President, Prime Minister or Governor, where the national song will be sung in its entirety. The state government said the decision was aimed at maintaining uniformity, respect and proper protocol while playing or singing Vande Mataram at official functions. The State Government has considered it necessary to maintain uniformity, respect, and proper protocol for the playing/singing of the national song Vande Mataram, the order stated. The government also noted that the song had played an important role in fostering nationalism, unity and patriotism during Indias freedom movement. The order referred to guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on the official version of Vande Mataram and its singing or playing at various government and public functions. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has issued guidelines on the official version of the national song Vande Mataram and its singing or playing at various government and public functions, to be followed as appropriate for the occasion, the order said. The decision comes amid a wider political debate over the singing of Vande Mataram. The original song comprises six stanzas, while the first two stanzas are commonly used for official and public renditions. In February, the Centre had made it mandatory to sing the full Vande Mataram at public gatherings and official events and introduced a Bill in Parliament proposing to make disrupting or preventing the singing of the national song a criminal offence. The Karnataka governments decision to prescribe only two stanzas for most state government events, while requiring the full song when the President, Prime Minister or Governor is present, is likely to invite criticism from the Opposition and trigger a political debate over the protocol surrounding the national song. The Congress has previously defended its position on Vande Mataram, saying its stand is in line with the decision taken by the partys top leadership in 1937 in the presence of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Subhas Chandra Bose and Sardar Patel. The Congress has maintained that the 1937 decision was made in the context of the national movement and has been cited to explain the partys position on the portions of Vande Mataram that should be sung. The latest Karnataka order is therefore expected to become another flashpoint in the ongoing political debate over the national song, particularly with the state government drawing a distinction between routine official functions and programmes attended by the countrys highest constitutional authorities.
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Karnataka: Shivakumar marks 100 days as CM, announces 5 lakh housing sites
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Karnataka: On right track, says Siddaramaiah as Shivakumar government completes 100 days
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ED searches at Satish Jarkiholi
Bengaluru: Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials continued their searches at the residence and offices of Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi in Bengaluru on Thursday, September 10, following an overnight questioning session that lasted nearly 18 hours. The ED had launched simultaneous searches at 18 locations in connection with allegations of violations of the Foreign Exchange Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Ballari Chalo' concludes today: BJP says struggle will continue until K'taka govt is sent home
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) The 10-day Ballari Chalo protest march organised by the BJP against the Karnataka government will conclude in Ballari on Thursday, with BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, asserting that the partys struggle would continue until the Congress government is sent home. The protest march will be taken out from Valmiki Circle and reach the Ex-Municipal School Grounds by afternoon, where BJP leaders will garland the statue of Maharshi Valmiki. The padyatra will formally conclude at the Ex-Municipal School Grounds following the final programme scheduled for 4 p.m. Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Union Ministers from Karnataka, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, former Chief Ministers Basavaraj Bommai and Jagadish Shettar, BJP MPs and other prominent party leaders are expected to participate in the concluding programme. Earlier on Thursday morning, Vijayendra, along with BJP MP Janardhana Reddy and former Minister B. Sriramulu, visited the Kanakadurgamma Temple in Ballari and offered special prayers. Speaking to reporters after the temple visit, Vijayendra said the Ballary Chalo protest march would conclude at 4 p.m. after reaching the Ex-Municipal School Grounds, describing it as the first phase of the BJPs agitation against the state government. This is only the end of the first phase of our struggle. For the next one-and-a-half years, until this government remains in power, our struggle will continue continuously against this anti-people government, Vijayendra said. He alleged that people across Karnataka were already in a mood to reject the state government and alleged that it had failed to benefit the poor, labourers, Dalits, marginalised sections, women and youth. Not a single section of society feels that it has benefited from this government, he alleged. Vijayendra also targeted Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, referring to his statement that he was 90 per cent businessman and 10 per cent politician. This real estate Chief Minister and business-oriented Chief Minister cannot ensure the progress of the state, Vijayendra claimed. He further alleged that the government had failed to address several pressing issues concerning the North Karnataka region. Against this backdrop, the people of the state have decided to send this government back home. Our struggle will continue until this government is sent home, he said. Vijayendra also pointed to alleged differences within the Congress and said that even party legislators had been making critical statements about the Chief Minister. Leave aside the party workers; one has to look at what his own party MLAs are saying about Chief Minister Shivakumar, he said. He reiterated that the Ballari Chalo protest would have a wider political impact and said the BJP would continue raising issues concerning farmers, development and the interests of North Karnataka. Meanwhile, extensive security arrangements have been made in Ballari ahead of the conclusion of the padayatra and the BJP convention. Around 1,200 police personnel have reportedly been deployed in the city to maintain law and order and regulate the movement of participants.
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar Marks 100 Days in Office as a New Beginning for Development
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Expecting a stern challenge on 'slow courts', Indias Davis Cup non-playing captain Rohit Rajpal believes his unified squad is well-prepared to counter South Koreas home advantage when the two sides meet in the World Group Qualifiers Round 2 in Seoul on September 18 and 19. The games will be at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center and carry huge importance the winner will advance to the prestigious Davis Cup Final Eight, to be played in Bologna, Italy, in November. India, ranked 19th, last met 16th-ranked South Korea a decade ago in 2016 and secured a 4-1 victory on grass in Chandigarh. India, who trails 6-5 in the head-to-head between the two nations, booked its place at this stage in similarly dramatic fashion, beating the Netherlands with a Dhakshineswar Suresh-inspired comeback. As a captain obviously, I have very high expectations. But I do sort of recognize that this is going to be a very tough tie because Koreans are playing in Korea and I'm sure being the hosting team, they're preparing the courts to be very slow, which are not in our favour and much more in their favour and that is the home advantage the home team gets to exercise. So, that will make it tougher. But the Koreans are known to be very tough to beat in Korea. So, but we are preparing accordingly. We are getting there early and trying to get as much as possible used to the local conditions that have been prepared for us, Rajpal told IANS in an exclusive conversation, facilitated by subscription-free OTT platform VETO. India have retained the core of the squad that stunned the Netherlands 3-2 in Bengaluru in February to reach the second round of the qualifiers for the first time since the current competition format was introduced in 2019. The five-member team in Seoul comprises Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh and a maiden call-up given to Manas Dhamne. Doubles duty rests with specialists Yuki Bhambri and N. Sriram Balaji, while Sidharth Rawat and junior Grand Slam campaigner Arnav Paparkar join as reserves. Addressing the inclusion of Dhamne, Rajpal said it was done with an eye for the future. So, Manas is young and energetic and what we are trying to do is also so that there is no transition in the team as we go because some of the best teams in the world go through a transition period. We want to make sure that we have a good mix of younger and experienced player so that the transition period, whenever it does happen, we are through with it and Manas, from that point of view, brings a lot of value to the team and he is playing well. He is transitioning at the moment from being a junior into the men's area. So, I think it will do him a lot of good by being there. He has been there earlier in the squad. But now, for the first time he has made it to the team. He is improving a lot and so, I think it will be a very good experience to see and to play under these kind of pressure situations. Managing player availability amid a demanding professional calendar can be tricky, but Rajpal praised the commitment of the Indian players. Well, we are here, which itself shows that all the players are here. The Indians are known to be very emotional about their country and it is my job as a captain to make sure that the team is unified. In this team, all the energies are together and we are firing as one machine. So, we try to push each other and a lot of the team building exercises are put into place in the last few years and that is paying rich dividends now. There is a lot of leg pulling and a lot of fun jokes are directed at each other. All those things which are necessary to take the pressure off right before a tough match, they do happen. We eat breakfast, lunch and dinner together all the time, as they are all coming from different places in the world. So, the idea to get there early as well is to get everybody together and synergize and fire as one firing good machine. India have historically thrived in doubles rather than singles, something which Rajpal agrees with. I mean, the format itself offers you four singles and one doubles. So, it clearly shows that you need to win many more singles and there is only one doubles. But doubles does play an important role. Every point is important there because you need to get to three matches first to win. Sometimes doubles does change the momentum of teams as well . Sometimes, you have seen teams down love two and then the minute the doubles is in your favour, the next day, you get off to a better start. So, Indians have had a good history with Leander (Paes), Mahesh (Bhupathi), Rohan (Bopanna), all these guys really playing and making a career out of doubles, which frankly is fantastic. After you're done with your singles, it does give you many more years to be able to continue on the tour and still survive. So, they showed the world that you could all be a doubles specialist and still do very well for yourself on the tour. Both teams enter the contest on the back of stunning upset wins - while India stunned the Dutch, South Korea fought back to eliminate 2016 champions Argentina 3-2 in Busan. Asked about the ideal benchmark for success in Korea, Rajpal stressed a pragmatic, match-by-match approach over distant targets. Benchmarks are difficult to pinpoint. I mean, I set very high benchmarks for myself and for the boys. Only if you aim for the top, do you reach somewhere near the top. But if you don't aim for the top, you're nowhere, you know, because everything is target-oriented. So, if you set a target, then your body and mind and everything else works in tandem to be able to get you there or close to that. Sometimes you fall short, maybe for skill, stamina, for whatever reasons and you can fix that and come back again. But at the same time, I'd like to be realistic and we take it one match at a time. I tell the boys that please take it one match at a time. Don't think of the next match and don't think what's going to happen after because we need to first cross that hurdle to be able to then look and prepare for the next one. So, realistically speaking, we're not thinking ahead. We're just going to be focused on getting this tie home and bringing it home.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, questioning the achievements of the government as it completed 100 days in power and accused it of spending heavily on celebrations and publicity. Where is the achievement? What is the government celebrating? Shame on you, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. However, one must appreciate your audacity, Ashoka said in a statement. He questioned the governments decision to organise celebrations with a banquet hall, a grand stage, elaborate lighting and publicity allegedly involving crores of rupees. What is the purpose of such celebrations? What achievement are you celebrating? When there is not even a single major achievement to show the people, is this celebration meant to project failures as achievements? he asked. Ashoka alleged that the government had failed people across sections of society. Referring to women, he alleged that beneficiaries of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme were being forced to wait for months for payments and visit government offices and banks repeatedly. He alleged that the youth were facing a situation where corruption and bribery had become more important than merit in securing employment. On education, Ashoka claimed that students were not receiving textbooks on time and that several schools had leaking and dilapidated classrooms. He also alleged that poor-quality shoes and socks supplied to students were getting damaged within a day. Targeting the government over the drought situation, he alleged that farmers facing crop losses had received neither adequate drought relief nor a proper response from the government. Ashoka also alleged that pension support for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities had been reduced, while the middle class was facing the burden of rising prices of essential commodities and taxes. Taking aim at the state capital, he said Bengaluru was witnessing pothole-ridden roads and garbage dumped along roadsides. You said Brand Bengaluru, but what you delivered is Broken Bengaluru, Ashoka said. Questioning whether these could be considered achievements of the governments first 100 days, Ashoka said people were living in darkness while only the venue of the governments celebration was illuminated. Karnataka needs the light of development. What you have given is the glare of a stage, he said. He alleged that the youth needed jobs but were being given advertisements, farmers needed compensation but were being given conventions, and women needed timely financial assistance but were being given publicity events. Ashoka further alleged that the government was using elaborate lighting and publicity to hide what he described as its failures. You could not show achievements, so you are showing decoration. You could not show development, so you are showing lighting. You could not show governance, so you are showing extravagance, he said. He alleged that the governments performance was marked by zero work and excessive publicity and zero achievements and grand celebrations, while people continued to face hardships. Addressing Shivakumar, Ashoka said: Karnataka did not light up, but your stage did. Peoples lives did not change, but your publicity campaign shone. He described the 100-day celebrations as a futile show aimed at hiding the governments lack of achievements behind elaborate lighting and questioned what the government was celebrating. What achievement is this celebration for? What achievement is this festivity for? Ashoka asked, concluding his statement by saying the Congress government should be ashamed of itself.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that the completion of 100 days in office was only the beginning of the governments journey towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people and accelerating the states overall development. In a statement marking the completion of 100 days since taking over as Chief Minister, Shivakumar said his government has taken several important steps during the period, with a firm resolve to respond to the aspirations of the people and speed up the comprehensive development of Karnataka. 100 days... this is only the beginning, CM Shivakumar said, outlining the governments vision for the coming days. He said the governments focus would be on taking Karnataka to greater heights by giving priority to development, employment, technology, infrastructure, education, agriculture and improving the standard of living of the people. Over the coming days, our resolve is to take Karnataka to greater heights in every field, including development, employment, technology, infrastructure, education, agriculture and improving the quality of life of the people, he said. CM Shivakumar also called upon the people to work together towards achieving the states development goals. Let us all move forward together in that direction, he said. Emphasising the importance of public support, the Chief Minister said the governments strength lay in the trust of the people and that their aspirations would continue to guide its efforts. Peoples trust is our strength. Peoples aspirations are our path. Karnatakas progress is our goal, CM Shivakumar said. He said the government would continue its efforts to build a stronger Karnataka and ensure progress across sectors, reiterating his commitment to the states development during the next phase of his tenure. The Karnataka government has organised Conviction for a Strong Karnataka and Shata Patha -Pragatiya Patha (The Road of 100 Days - The Path of Progress) programme to mark the completion of 100 days of CM Shivakumars tenure. The event will be inaugurated by former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah. Several prominent leaders from across the state are participating in the event. CM Shivakumars first 100 days in office have been marked by confrontation with the family of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, particularly Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, over the Bidadi Township Project and the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam. The CM is also facing internal dissent over cabinet allocations, with several senior leaders remaining miffed over their exclusion from the cabinet. His cabinet also remains without a woman minister, as no berth has been allocated to a woman leader amid internal differences within the party.
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