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Speaker issues notice to four former AIADMK MLAs

Speaker issues notice to four former AIADMK MLAs

Tamil Nadu Assembly speaker J C D Prabhakar on Friday said a showcause notice seeking an explanation has been issued to four former AIADMK MLAs who joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Speaker issues notice to four former AIADMK MLAs The four legislators — S Jayakumar (Perundurai), K Maragadham Kumaravel (Madurantakam), Sathya Bama (Dharapuram) and Isakki Subaya (Ambasamudram) — were among the 25 AIADMK MLAs who voted in favour of the ruling TVK during the crucial trust vote held on May 13. The four legislators later resigned as MLAs on May 25 and formally joined the TVK in the presence of senior party leaders, including general secretaries N Anand and Aadhav Arjuna, at the Secretariat. The speaker said that while 21 of the rebel AIADMK legislators had been granted forgiveness, action had been initiated against the four former MLAs. “Already I had told that they (four former MLAs) will face action. We have issued a showcause notice seeking an explanation based on the complaint (from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami),” he told reporters …

Bihar’s BJP MLA convicted in 2018 Delhi celebratory firing case that killed woman

Bihar’s BJP MLA convicted in 2018 Delhi celebratory firing case that killed woman

A Delhi court on Saturday convicted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bihar’s Sahebganj in a case of celebratory firing inside his farmhouse in south Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri on New Year’s Eve in 2018, which led to the death of a 45-year-old woman, and ordered that the MLA be taken into custody. A Delhi court has convicted BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh in a celebratory firing case from 2018, ordering his custody in connection with a woman’s death. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts convicted MLA Raju Kumar Singh under Indian Penal Code Section 304 (II) (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and under Section 30 of the Arms Act (punishment for contravention of licence or rule). The matter has been listed for June 9 for arguments on the point of sentence. The maximum punishment for the offences is three years of imprisonment. The court, meanwhile, acquitted Singh’s wife, Renu Singh, and two others of the offence under Section 201 (destruction of evidence), on grounds of no material evidence. A detailed order is …

Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla arrested in NIA crackdown on pre-poll Bhangar blast case

Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla arrested in NIA crackdown on pre-poll Bhangar blast case

Former Trinamool Congress legislator Saokat Molla was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) late on Fright night in connection with a blast at Bhangar near Kolkata in March this year which killed one person. Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla was arrested by NIA. (HT file) This comes a day after the federal agency searched at least eight locations, including the residence and hideouts of Molla, in South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas. READ MORE | Bengal minister backs NIA action against ex-Trinamool MLA Saokat Molla “Molla, a prime suspect and a conspirator in the case, was arrested late on Friday night. He was held from South 24 Parganas and will be produced in the court on Saturday,” said a NIA official. On Thursday the NIA had arrested one accused in the case Sainur Molla. He had transported the dead and the injured victims in his SUV after the blast. In all four persons, including Saokat Molla, have been arrested in the case till date. ALSO READ | Suvendu Adhikari aide’s murder: CBI arrests prime …

Assam BJP MLA calls for tougher action against helmetless bike riders

Assam BJP MLA calls for tougher action against helmetless bike riders

BJP MLA Bhupen Borah, who represents the Bihpuria Assembly constituency in Assam, has called on the state government and police to take tougher action against riders who travel without helmets, reported the PTI. His appeal comes after a series of fatal motorcycle accidents involving young people in his constituency. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Borah expressed concern over the growing number of road deaths among youths and said stronger enforcement was needed to improve road safety, the news agency reported. The MLA said several families in the Tikira area have recently suffered heartbreaking losses due to motorcycle accidents. According to Borah, three young men from the region have died in separate accidents, while another remains in critical condition and is fighting for his life. He said the repeated incidents have created fear and distress among local residents. Financial burden on families According to the PTI, Borah pointed out that many of the affected families come from economically weaker backgrounds. He also noted that traditional customs and rituals observed by the Mising community following accidental deaths …

Haryana IPS body flays INLD MLA for ‘browbeating’ Rohtak DC, SP

Haryana IPS body flays INLD MLA for ‘browbeating’ Rohtak DC, SP

The Haryana IPS Association has criticised Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) MLA Arjun Chautala for allegedly misbehaving with senior district officials during a protest in Rohtak. Reacting to reports regarding his alleged use of derogatory remarks against the Rohtak SP, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) MLA Arjun Chautala said that as an elected public representative, he was senior to both the DC and the SP according to official protocol. (File) The confrontation, which was captured on a video and has since gone viral on social media, took place on Monday during an INLD demonstration when the Rania legislator became adamant that the Rohtak deputy commissioner, Sachin Gupta, must personally come to receive a memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister. As the protest turned chaotic and led to a tense standoff with security personnel, both Gupta and superintendent of police (SP) Gaurav Rajpurohit arrived at the scene to manage the situation. When the SP attempted to pacify the protesters and engage with the legislator, Chautala reportedly lost his temper. In the video, the MLA can be …

Abhishek Banerjee ‘attack’ accused linked to ex-TMC MLA Lovely Maitra? What we know

Abhishek Banerjee ‘attack’ accused linked to ex-TMC MLA Lovely Maitra? What we know

Five persons were arrested, and two were detained by the West Bengal police for allegedly heckling and manhandling TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in South 24 Parganas’ Sonarpur on Saturday afternoon, with BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar alleging that the accused are Trinamool Congress workers and known to be close to party leader Lovely Maitra. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP workers attacked his convoy during his visit to Sonarpur, claiming it was an attempt to kill him. (PTI) A police officer said that seven persons were detained on the basis of security camera and news footage of the mob attack on the TMC national general secretary, HT reported earlier. Five of them were arrested after questioning. Abhishek Banerjee sustained minor injuries after he was attacked with stones and eggs in Sonarpur, where he had gone to meet the families of post-poll violence victims. Union minister and former BJP president Sukanta Majumdar said the arrestees were identified as TMC workers. “We have come to know that the accused are TMC workers and known to be close …

AIADMK crisis worsens after another MLA quits Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK crisis worsens after another MLA quits Tamil Nadu Assembly

A fourth MLA from the AIADMK’s rebel camp on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, bringing down the strength of the opposition party in the 234-member House to 43 from 47. Ambasamudram MLA Esakki Subaya met Speaker JCD Prabhakar and submitted his resignation letter, shortly after AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS)-led faction called on the latter with a plea to not to accept the resignation of its three legislators who had stepped down on May 25. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVK

AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVK

A fresh political row is brewing in Tamil Nadu over a fourth AIADMK MLA exiting from the party a day after three others, belonging to the Edappadi K Palaniswami faction, submitted their resignations to the speaker, reportedly seeking to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The move has drawn criticism from senior AIADMK leaders, who accused the party of “horse trading.” AIADMK MP Inbadurai seeks resignation of three MLAs who resigned. (Screengrab/PTI) Three AIADMK legislators, including Maragatham Kumaravel, P Sathyabama, and S Jayakumar tendered their resignations to speaker JCD Prabhakar on Monday and met Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna to join the TVK. Meanwhile, fourth MLA Esakki Subaya, met the speaker on Tuesday to submit his resignation, which was denied at first since it was typed and not handwritten. Minutes later, Subaya submitted a handwritten resignation, which was then accepted. AIADMK leaders allege ‘horse-trading’ The AIADMK faction led by chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday appealed to the speaker that resignations of the three MLAs submitted on Monday should not be accepted, citing alleged legal and procedural …

Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher

Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher

The Rajarampuri police station in Kolhapur is expected to issue a notice to Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, directing him to appear for questioning or submit his response in writing. The MLA has said he will cooperate with the police. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Kolhapur court has permitted the police to question Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad in connection with a threat issued to publisher Prashant Ambi over the title of the late Govind Pansare’s book ‘Who was Shivaji?’. The police had earlier refused to register a case; the court’s order now paves the way for further action. The Rajarampuri police station in Kolhapur is expected to issue a notice to Mr. Gaikwad, directing him to appear for questioning or submit his response in writing. The MLA has said he will cooperate with the police. Mr. Ambi, meanwhile, has claimed that he continues to receive threatening calls from supporters of Mr. Gaikwad and will file a fresh complaint. The incident dates back to the book ‘Shivaji Kon Hota’ (Who was Shivaji?), …

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle: Over 30 legislators to meet top brass in Delhi, says MLA Krishna

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle: Over 30 legislators to meet top brass in Delhi, says MLA Krishna

Congress MLA Belur Gopal Krishna on Friday said that at least 30-35 party legislators will travel to the national capital by May 28 or 29 to pressure the party leadership to effect a Cabinet reshuffle aimed at providing opportunities to about 20 of them. Krishna noted that the chief minister change issue is for the high command to decide. (PTI) Demanding that the reshuffle happens within 15 days, since the government completed three years in power, he warned they might take a strong decision if the ministry rejig does not occur and fresh faces are not inducted into the Cabinet. “It was earlier decided to go to Delhi after the Kerala chief minister was chosen. Now that the CM is chosen, we will meet in two-three days and 30-35 of us (MLAs) will go to Delhi. This time, we have a do-or-die situation because it has been three years since the government took office, but still no one is discussing a Cabinet reshuffle,” Krishna said. Speaking to reporters here, he said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently …