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Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has strongly criticized the Congress government's decision to withdraw 63 criminal cases. He specifically targeted the withdrawal of cases involving Congress members, ministers, and MLAs, calling it completely wrong for society. Shettar warned that the people would teach the Congress party a lesson for these actions. Meanwhile, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended the move, stating that cases were withdrawn for supporters of all parties who were fighting for public causes.

Key Points: Shettar Slams Congress Karnataka Govt Withdrawing 63 Criminal Cases

  • Shettar claims Congress withdrew criminal cases against its own members
  • Criticizes withdrawal as against law and constitutional principles
  • Warns people will teach Congress party a lesson
  • Deputy CM defends move citing closure of cases across parties
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People will teach lesson to Congress: Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar after state govt withdraws 63 criminal cases

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar criticizes Congress government for withdrawing criminal cases against party members, warns people will teach them a lesson.

"Many criminal cases against Congress members, ministers, and MLAs have been withdrawn. This is completely wrong - Jagadish Shettar"

Hubballi, September 5

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Jagadish Shettar criticised the Congress party on Friday after several cases against farmers, students and Kannada agitators were withdrawn by the state government.

He claimed that many criminal cases against Congress members, ministers, and MLAs have been withdrawn, and the people will teach a lesson to the Congress party.

Speaking to ANI, Jagadish Shettar said, "If anyone fights for the public cause, those cases can be withdrawn, but cases involving criminals or those involved in criminal activities should not be withdrawn. However, many criminal cases against Congress members, ministers, and MLAs have been withdrawn. This is completely wrong in the interest of society, as it is against the law and the Constitution. Regarding these criminal activities, the people will teach a lesson to the Congress party."

Earlier, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the cabinet had approved the withdrawal of several cases against those who were fighting for the language, farmers and the state.

"We have also closed cases against supporters of the BJP and the Congress. We have also closed glass cases filed against my followers. BJP had also filed cases against me and the CM during Covid. We have withdrawn cases filed against those who were fighting for the language, farmers and the state," he said.

"The ED case, which resulted in my arrest, has been quashed. Who will set right the trouble caused to me? Those who criticised the grand reception I received after release from the jail, didn't say a word when the case against me was quashed. There is nothing to discuss this, we have withdrawn cases against supporters of all parties," he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Actually, if you read the full article, Deputy CM says they've withdrawn cases for ALL parties including BJP supporters. Maybe this is being blown out of proportion? Let's wait for more details before jumping to conclusions.
Suresh O
Both parties do the same thing when they come to power. BJP did it, Congress is doing it now. This political drama never ends in our country. Common man is the ultimate loser. 😔
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Ananya R
Withdrawing cases for farmers and language activists is good, but if they're protecting actual criminals just because they're from Congress, that's completely unacceptable. Law should be equal for everyone!
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Michael C
As someone following Indian politics, this seems like standard political rhetoric. The opposition will always criticize whatever the ruling party does. Need more independent verification of the actual cases being withdrawn.
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Kavya N
Why can't our politicians focus on development instead of playing these games? Karnataka needs better infrastructure, jobs, and education - not political mudslinging every day. 🙏

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