Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Uddhav Thackeray
Sanjay Raut
Congress Party
Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Politics News / Wearing mask, Digvijaya reaches Bengaluru to meet rebels, custody follows
Politics

Wearing mask, Digvijaya reaches Bengaluru to meet rebels, custody follows

Wearing mask, Digvijaya reaches Bengaluru to meet rebels, custody follows
Written by Shalini Ojha
Mar 18, 2020, 10:30 am 3 min read
Wearing mask, Digvijaya reaches Bengaluru to meet rebels, custody follows

The political drama of Madhya Pradesh reached Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, this morning when senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh staged a sit-in protest outside a luxury hotel where rebel MLAs are staying. Singh, who wore a face mask, wanted to have a word with them but was dragged and taken away by cops. He is currently under preventive custody, along with some of his partymen.

Context
Congress government in MP was jolted by flurry of resignations

Chief Minister Kamal Nath's 15-month-old government suffered a setback this month after 22 legislators resigned. Jyotiraditya Scindia, who was with Congress for nearly two decades, bid the party adieu and joined BJP. Saying that the government is in minority, the opposition BJP, which has 107 MLAs, demanded a floor test. But the Assembly was adjourned till March 26, forcing BJP to approach Supreme Court.

What happened
Troubleshooter DK Shivakumar welcomed Singh in Bengaluru

Yesterday, the apex court issued notices to Nath and Speaker NP Prajapati, while saying that the matter regarding floor test will be heard at 10:30 am today. Congress also approached SC asking for intervention in the "release of MLAs". Singh was welcomed in Karnataka by DK Shivakumar, the newly-appointed Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee Chief and the grand old party's go-to person.

Dharna
Outside Ramada, Singh staged a 'dharna'

They then went to Ramada Hotel, where the rebel MLAs are staying and Singh chose to sit on the street. He claimed the family members of the legislators reached out to him and that they were expected to return soon. Saying that he was a Rajya Sabha candidate from MP and elections are due on March 26, Singh claimed MLAs aren't safe.

What he said
They are being followed 24X7, claimed Singh

Further, Singh claimed to have spoken to five MLAs. "They said they're captive and their phones have been snatched away. There is a police in front of every room. They're being followed 24X7," he added. Though he didn't accuse BJP of "buying" MLAs, Singh said, "Some of our MLAs showed audio and video clips of money being offered to those who didn't join them."

Arrest
Singh and others were taken into preventive custody

The drama took a new turn when cops were seen on camera dragging Singh away. He, along with his aides, was taken into preventive custody. They were kept at Amruthahalli Police Station and Singh said he has started a hunger strike. Meanwhile, Shivakumar, who tried hard to save the Congress-JD(S) coalition in Karnataka, claimed the BJP government was abusing power.

Quote
We know how to handle situation: Shivakumar

"We have our own political strategy, we know how to handle the situation. He's not alone here. I'm here. I know how to support him. But I don't want to create a law and order situation in Karnataka," Shivakumar said.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Shalini Ojha
Shalini Ojha
Twitter
A mathematics graduate, I handle the national desk. Always looking for items to read, I started off as an entertainment beat writer and made the switch three years into my career. My talents include breaking news and being on top of trending topics.
Latest
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Supreme Court Of India
Digvijaya Singh
Latest
Maruti Suzuki Vitara's unveiling on July 20; launch in August
Maruti Suzuki Vitara's unveiling on July 20; launch in August Auto
Pullela Gopichand and Abhinav Bindra-backed start-up launches new smart ring
Pullela Gopichand and Abhinav Bindra-backed start-up launches new smart ring Technology
#AllAboutFees: Charting Kartik Aaryan's fees for advertisements to blockbuster films
#AllAboutFees: Charting Kartik Aaryan's fees for advertisements to blockbuster films Entertainment
2022 Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur reaches semi-finals after beating Marie Bouzkova
2022 Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur reaches semi-finals after beating Marie Bouzkova Sports
These are the top alternatives to Suzuki Katana in India
These are the top alternatives to Suzuki Katana in India Auto
Karnataka
Karnataka: Vastu expert Chandrashekhar Guruji stabbed to death in hotel
Karnataka: Vastu expert Chandrashekhar Guruji stabbed to death in hotel India
Karnataka: Man throws birthday party for dog with 4,000 guests
Karnataka: Man throws birthday party for dog with 4,000 guests India
Extreme weather events claimed 231 lives in 3 months: IMD
Extreme weather events claimed 231 lives in 3 months: IMD India
5 healthy and tasty dosa varieties
5 healthy and tasty dosa varieties Lifestyle
Netizens mourn passing of 'Bhogeshwara,' Asian elephant with longest tusks
Netizens mourn passing of 'Bhogeshwara,' Asian elephant with longest tusks India
More News
Madhya Pradesh
All about Miyazaki, the costliest variety of mango
All about Miyazaki, the costliest variety of mango Lifestyle
MP: Tribal woman set ablaze over land dispute in Guna
MP: Tribal woman set ablaze over land dispute in Guna India
Madhya Pradesh: Couple hires guards, dogs to protect Miyazaki mangoes
Madhya Pradesh: Couple hires guards, dogs to protect Miyazaki mangoes India
Ranji Trophy final, MP vs Mumbai: Preview, stats, and more
Ranji Trophy final, MP vs Mumbai: Preview, stats, and more Sports
Madhya Pradesh: Maid seen bashing two-year-old child, arrested
Madhya Pradesh: Maid seen bashing two-year-old child, arrested India
More News
Supreme Court Of India
Ex-judges, veterans slam SC judges' observations on Nupur Sharma
Ex-judges, veterans slam SC judges' observations on Nupur Sharma India
Man sells chicken wrapped in paper with Hindu gods, arrested
Man sells chicken wrapped in paper with Hindu gods, arrested India
Everything to know about Nambi Narayanan from 'Rocketry'
Everything to know about Nambi Narayanan from 'Rocketry' Entertainment
Varanasi court adjourns Gyanvapi Mosque case hearing till July 12
Varanasi court adjourns Gyanvapi Mosque case hearing till July 12 India
Personal attacks on judges a dangerous scenario: SC judge
Personal attacks on judges a dangerous scenario: SC judge India
More News
Digvijaya Singh
Congress reaches out to like-minded parties for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'
Congress reaches out to like-minded parties for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' Politics
Delhi: Local markets shut to protest MLA Amanatullah Khan's arrest
Delhi: Local markets shut to protest MLA Amanatullah Khan's arrest India
Will Digvijaya Singh be arrested over Khargone violence remarks?
Will Digvijaya Singh be arrested over Khargone violence remarks? Politics
Digvijay's statement regarding 'relook' at Article 370 revocation creates stir
Digvijay's statement regarding 'relook' at Article 370 revocation creates stir Politics
Digvijay Singh said Congress could consider restoring Kashmir's special status
Digvijay Singh said Congress could consider restoring Kashmir's special status Politics
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Politics news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Politics Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022