Evening briefing: Tharoor backs Cong leader over Karkare remark; Amit Shah's 'vote bank' attack on Mamata and more

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Updated on: May 6, 2024, 18:30:35 IST

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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor supported colleague Vijay Wadettiwar's claim that former Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare was murdered by a police official, urging an investigation into the serious allegation. Tharoor emphasized the need for inquiry when such claims, previously discussed in the public sphere and a book by ex-IGP SM Mushrif, are raised. He criticized BJP candidate Ujjwal Nikam for spreading the unverified belief that terrorist Ajmal Kasab was served biryani in jail, questioning Nikam's impartiality. Tharoor stressed the importance of scrutinizing Nikam's bias and called for investigation into the allegations. Wadettiwar, clarifying his statement, attributed it to Mushrif's book, distancing himself from direct accusations. Hemant Karkare was killed in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, while Kasab, the lone captured terrorist, was executed in 2012. Nikam dismissed Tharoor's remarks as unfounded, asserting his credibility. Dig Deeper

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress and TMC of prioritizing vote bank politics over national security, alleging their silence during terror attacks under UPA rule. Shah claimed Mamata Banerjee skipped the Ram Mandir consecration fearing her "infiltrator" vote bank. He accused TMC of fostering corruption in Durgapur and INDIA bloc of Rs. 12 lakh crore corruption. West Bengal, with 42 MPs, votes in seven phases, with six seats polled in the first two phases. Shah challenged Banerjee's efforts to win Durgapur, alleging a surge in crime under her administration. Cash seizures from ministers' homes were cited as evidence of corruption. Dig Deeper

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That’s all we have at this hour in our evening briefing. Catch you tomorrow morning

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