You should have adjusted with us, says Kumaraswamy to Yeddyurappa

July 25, 2013

Bangalore, Jul 25: State Janata Dal (Secular) president H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday attributed Karnataka Janata Paksha president B.S. Yeddyurappa's present political predicament to his refusal to “adjust” with others and take more people into confidence. He said this during the debate on the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

Appreciating what he called “pro-people” programmes launched by Mr. Yeddyurappa, when he headed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, Mr. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday, argued that the differences between the JD(S) and the BJP had helped Congress come to power in the State.

“Had Mr. Yeddyurappa adjusted with us, he would not have faced any problems,” he said. By digging up dirt against each other, both of us got caught in a legal wrangle, he said. This had resulted in Mr. Siddaramaiah, who did not do anything while in the Opposition, become the Chief Minister, he added.

Mr. Yeddyurappa launched programmes such as Suvarna Bhoomi and Namma Grama Namma Raste, but could not implement them to his satisfaction because of non-cooperation of BJP leaders. “Had you taken us into confidence, you would not have been in the present situation,” Mr. Kumaraswamy told Mr. Yeddyurappa, turning to the latter.

Referring to the former Speaker Ramesh Kumar's (Congress) statement that Mr. Yeddyurappa, who claimed he would rule the State for the next 20 years, had to vacate the Chief Minister's post within three years, Mr. Kumaraswamy said: “Had we not fought each other, you [Congress] would not have come to power.”

However, later in the day, apparently realising that the choice of the word “adjust” might send the wrong signal, Mr. Kumaraswamy clarified that he had not said that Mr. Yeddyurappa should have “adjusted” with the JD(S) even if they had made mistakes. He had only suggested that the Opposition should have been taken into confidence, he said.

In a lighter vein, Mr. Ramesh Kumar said Mr. Yeddyurappa had taken “calculated risks” by listening to the advice of astrologers, unlike Mr. Siddaramaiah who did not believe in astrology. At this juncture Mr. Kumaraswamy butted in to say that he too did not believe in astrology. Referring to various “isms” being attributed to political parties such as secularism, communalism and casteism, Mr. Kumaraswamy said he did not believe in “isms”. “The goal of every political party should be to feed the hungry and make them self sufficient,” he said.

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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