Moily casts doubt on Team Anna's motive

Mangalore, August 23: Union corporate affairs minister M Veerappa Moily has attacked Anna's team questioning their motives and keenness on having a Lokpal. “I don't know whether they are really keen on Lokpal. Do they have some other invisible agenda? They have to make it clear”, Moily said.

Speaking at the airport here before leaving for New Delhi, Moily said the call to gherao MPs and ministers was undermining the Constitution. “Does it mean that they should not go the Parliament and pass a bill and discharge their duties as members, Moily questioned. “The call they have given amounts to anarchy. Should anarchy prevail or rule of law? The dictating of terms by one or two people is a dangerous trend in Indian democracy,” he said.

Moily said there were six principles in the draft on which they had reservations, as it involved constitutional amendment in case of some principles and changing the basic structure of Constitution in others. "It was referred to a standing committee for this reason. Then they (Anna Team) started changing their milestones and goal posts. So I dont know whether they are really interested in Lokpal. If they were interested, the Bill would have been passed in last session itself," he claimed.

Moily cancelled his programme schedule in the city for Monday and rushed back to Delhi after he received a call early morning.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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