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K’taka: Siddaramaiah confident of Congress win in by-polls
Bagalkot (Karnataka), March 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is confident that people will ensure the Congress party’s victory in the Bagalkot and Davanagere by-elections, which are committed to social justice.
Speaking to the media in Bagalkot on Monday, he said Umesh Meti has filed his nomination as the Congress candidate for the Bagalkot Assembly by-election and extended his best wishes to him.
“Late H.Y. Meti was a popular leader in the region, and his sudden demise was a great loss. Therefore, after reaching a consensus, his family member has been chosen as the candidate to fill the vacant seat,” he said.
He stated that the government has delivered on its promises and implemented pro-people schemes during 2013-2018 and again from 2023.
The guarantees mentioned in the election manifesto have been effectively implemented, with an expenditure of Rs 1.21 lakh crore.
“The BJP had criticised that these guarantees could not be implemented, but the government remains committed to social justice. People in the state are happy with the Congress guarantees, and this was evident in the party’s massive victory in the previous by-elections,” he said.
He alleged that the BJP focuses only on Hindutva and did not undertake any development work under the Upper Krishna Project Phase-3 during its tenure.
The present government has decided to provide appropriate compensation for lands that will be submerged under the project, and necessary funds have been allocated in this year’s budget.
Compensation amounting to Rs 70,000 crore will be provided in a single phase to kick-start the long-pending project, he said.
He said establishing a government medical college in Bagalkot was the dream of late H.Y. Meti.
The project was launched to enable rural students to pursue medical education and to provide quality healthcare to people in the region. Meti had made significant contributions to the development of the Bagalkot district.
He expressed confidence that people will support Congress candidate Umesh Meti in the by-election.
He asserted that people have not accepted the BJP’s misinformation campaign and have rejected the party.
“The BJP’s very foundation is based on falsehood. People have rejected the BJP,” he said, expressing confidence that the Congress will win both the Davanagere and Bagalkot by-elections.
–IANS
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Punjab: Nomination for Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll to begin tomorrow
Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C. said on Sunday that the nomination process for the bye-election for the Tarn Taran Assembly constituency will begin on Monday.
The last date for filing the nominations is October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22 and withdrawal of candidature is allowed till October 24.
The polling will take place on November 11, and counting of votes will be held on November 14.
The bypoll was necessitated by the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal, who had won the seat with 52,935 votes, defeating Shiromani Akali Dal’s (SAD) Harmeet Singh Sandhu.
The CEO said that polling will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The nomination papers can be filed with the Returning Officer between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on any working day (except public holidays) from October 13 to 21.
He added that a candidate must be a registered voter of any constituency within the state and should produce a certified copy of the relevant entry in the electoral roll.
Each candidate must also make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the Returning Officer concerned or an officer authorised by the Election Commission after filing the nomination papers and before the date of scrutiny.
The CEO clarified that October 18 is not a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and nomination papers can be presented on that day.
However, October 19 and October 20 are holidays under the Act, and nomination papers cannot be presented on these dates.
The AAP government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has declared turncoat Harmeet Sandhu as its candidate, while the main Opposition Congress has fielded grassroots leader Karanbir Singh Burj.
The SAD led by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal has fielded Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen Harjit Singh Sandhu as its candidate.
The Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), led by jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, whose party holds considerable vote bank in the constituency, is yet to announce its candidate.
BJP leaders expressed confidence in the party’s poll prospects, saying that the cadre has grown stronger over the years and they expect a good performance from party candidate Sandhu.
However, Congress candidate Burj is an agriculturist and realtor by profession and serves as the Vice-President of the district Congress and also served the party’s Kisan Cell.
He is reportedly a close aide of the Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa.
–IANS
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Maha govt approves GCC policy to create 4 lakh high skilled jobs
Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy to establish the state as a leading hub of GCCs in the country leveraging its diverse industrial base, financial leadership and technological expertise.
The policy proposes to establish 400 new GCCs, create four lakh high skilled jobs by integrating industry driven curricula, fostering cutting edge research, and equipping the workforce with advanced digital and technical skills.
It aims to promote GCC-led research, foster multinational collaborations, attract high value and knowledge intensive investments, develop world class business districts and a robust digital data bank.
The policy aims to propel tier-2 and tier-3 cities such as Nashik, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar into the global GCC landscape, creating new economic hubs and fostering balanced technology driven growth.
The policy will remain in effect for five years (Financial Year 2029-30) from the date of notification or until the next policy comes into effect.
The state government plans to set up dedicated GCC parks equipped with future ready infrastructure, walk to work design and plug and play offices.
The state government will promote cluster development, especially specialised GCC units, within flagship initiatives such as Innovation City and Maharashtra Global Med Zone.
The state government proposes to provide one time capital subsidy of Rs 10 crore for small units with investment of Rs 50 crore, Rs 20 crore for medium units with investment of Rs 100 to 250 crore, and Rs 50 crore for large units with investment of Rs 250 to 300 crore.
The interest subsidy of Rs 25 crore per unit will be given for five years and power tariff subsidy of Rs 20 lakh per unit per annum for five years, pay roll subsidy up to Rs 50,000 for three years for 100 employees per GCC and stamp duty exemption for one time.
In addition, the state government will provide exemption in electricity duty.
The state government proposes to give reimbursement towards rent, green certification, patent filing and research and development grants.
The government will provide non-fiscal incentives to facilitate GCC establishment, including industry status, additional floor space index with premium concessions, critical infrastructure fund, zoning relaxation, single window clearance, approvals for right of way, open access and property to related freebies.
According to the policy, the state government will establish Maharashtra GCC Growth Council, which will serve as a combined think-tank and advisory group, ensuring the policy remains aligned with regional economic priorities, global business trends and industry specific workforce requirements.
To ensure effective execution, one per cent of the overall policy budget of Rs 10 crore per year whichever is lower, will be earmarked for policy promotion, capacity building, stakeholder outreach and impact monitoring.
–IANS
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