THE RUBBER STAMP CM CM REFUSES TO ACT, ASKS OPPOSITION TO APPROACH HIGH COURT AND SUPREME COURT AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING 15th August 2010 Issue

   

By Firoz.T.Totanawala

The Bangalore Metro Reporter

15th August 2010 Issue

                                 THE RUBBER STAMP CM

CM REFUSES TO ACT, ASKS OPPOSITION TO APPROACH HIGH COURT AND SUPREME COURT AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING

While the state of Karnataka is under the storm over the Mining scam, the first time BJP Government of Karnataka is on the verge of collapse for being a party to this mega scam. The opposition would not have asked for a better issue to protest against the Government and it has successfully flagged the issue of corrupt BJP Government. They also disrupted the legislature session opposing the same and also held day and night dharna demanding a CBI probe in the Mining irregularities. However, when the pressure mounted on the Chief Minister, he cunningly eye washed the public and handed over the probe to the Lokayukta in stead of CBI.

OOPS! WHAT DID YOU SAY?

Whatsoever, the opposition continued its agitation and went on a Padayatra from Bangalore to Bellary which became a huge success. Mr. Yedurappa, who actually should have addressed the issue to the opposition and the public is countering the Congress Padayatra and planning to undertake Padayatra in all the districts of Karnataka. Recently, while the opposition was aggressively demanding a CBI probe in the Mining issue the Chief Minister commented what could be termed as a most shocking statement made by a Statesman. Mr. Yedurappa, told the opposition to approach High court if they wish to fight illegal Mining. Refusing clearly to opt for a CBI probe, the Chief Minister told the elected representatives of Congress and the JD(S) parties to approach High Court or Supreme Court to initiate a CBI probe if they had the related documents with them. Such a statement made by a Chief Minister is indeed shocking and strikes the very roots of Democracy.

YOUR DUTY SIR!

It is the duty of the Government and the Chief Minister to protect and safeguard the interests of the state, its people and its resources. If the Government discovers a violation of a law either on its own or through any other source, be it the opposition or the media, it is bound to take action. Mr. Yedurappa is very much dutiful to take action on the illegal Mining and has no logic to ask the opposition to approach the courts in stead. The courts would be last resort to approach in case the Government intentionally fails to act for the welfare of the state.

ACT OR VANISH

Mr. Yedurappa is the Chief Minister of the Karnataka state. He is primarily responsible for the rule of law and the law of land. He also has the powers to take actions. He cannot simply shirk the responsibility of the august office he holds. If people have to approach the courts in order to seek justice, then what is the point of having a Government Mr. Yedurappa? What is the point of having you as the Chief Minister? Let there be no Government and people can approach the courts for all their matters.

Let us hope that we are gifted with statesmen who are genuine in their services to the state, its people and its precious resources.