MP Pratap Simha announced a special train service from Mysuru to Ayodhya on February 4, facilitating devotees' visit to the newly constructed Ram Mandir. The train departs Mysuru at midnight, reaching Ayodhya on February 5. The return journey is scheduled for February 7. While details on ticket pricing were not disclosed, travellers are advised to check for advance reservations. Simha and MLA Srivatsar emphasized the importance of this opportunity for pilgrims.
India News Jan 13, 2024, 1:53 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha's brother Vikram Simha was arrested by the authorities on Saturday in connection with a case registered against him for alleged chopping of nearly 126 trees without permission and smuggling wood in a village in the state's Hassan district.
India News Dec 31, 2023, 1:08 PM IST
Minister Mahadevappa questions MP Pratap Simha's role in Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, highlighting government responsibilities post-national highway declaration. He critiques Simha's flood response and discusses Mallikarjuna Kharge's potential candidature, clarifying the lack of official party deliberation.
Karnataka Dec 29, 2023, 9:15 AM IST
BJP MP Pratap Simha sparked controversy for using derogatory language against CM Siddaramaiah at a Hanuman Jayanti event, leading to an FIR against him. Congress leaders and activists protested outside his office, demanding legal action. Village President BJ Vijayakumar lodged a complaint citing communal tension concerns. An FIR under IPC sections 504 and 153 has been filed at Devaraj police station.
India News Dec 27, 2023, 9:16 AM IST
Pratap Simha said he will leave it to the gods and public to decide on the alleged "traitor" allegations made against him. The protesters who had jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber on December 13 and set off smoke canisters, had entered Parliament on passes issued on the recommendation of Simha's office.
India News Dec 24, 2023, 1:49 PM IST
Mahesh and Kailash, identified by their first names, were detained following the surrender of Lalit Jha, a Kolkata resident and the fifth accused in the case. This surrender marked a crucial turn in the ongoing investigation.
India News Dec 15, 2023, 11:47 AM IST
As the initial arrests occurred during the Parliament's session, the recreation was postponed. The Special Cell now plans to vividly reenact the sequence of events, escorting the accused from the Parliament gate to the interior, essentially retracing the breach step by step.
India News Dec 15, 2023, 10:18 AM IST
Startling revelations on a Parliament security breach unveil a group, Bhagat Singh Fans Club, planning discussions within Parliament on national issues. Six individuals orchestrated smoke bomb attacks, breaching security on the anniversary, aiming to spotlight societal grievances. Investigations highlight their strategic planning and execution, shaking the Parliament's sanctity.
India News Dec 15, 2023, 9:38 AM IST
Neelam Azad, the sole woman among the accused, from Haryana's Jind, expressed frustrations regarding unemployment despite multiple degrees. Her mother lamented Neelam's plight, expressing concern over her joblessness and her daughter's emotional distress.
India News Dec 14, 2023, 2:32 PM IST
Parliament breach by Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan prompts security concerns. After obtaining passes from MP Pratap Simha, they instigated a tear gas attack during Lok Sabha session. Congress protests Simha's pass issuance, demanding accountability. Two suspects intercepted on December 13 aiming for the Speaker's chair, stopped by vigilant MPs, one carrying tear gas.
India News Dec 14, 2023, 1:28 PM IST
Amid the chaos, four individuals not only ignited coloured smoke canisters but also resorted to slogan-chanting, causing an alarming disruption that reverberated both inside and outside the Parliament premises.
India News Dec 14, 2023, 12:17 PM IST
Manoranjan, who is the accused assailant in the Parliament breach, emerges as an enigmatic figure with no criminal record. His unconventional lifestyle, steeped in revolutionary literature, contrasts his affluent background. Despite an engineering degree, he eschewed employment, dedicating a decade to intellectual pursuits. Mysterious and reclusive, he had an interest in kickboxing and a penchant for travel.
India News Dec 14, 2023, 11:07 AM IST
Outside Parliament, Neelam Azad and Amol Shinde utilized yellow and red smoke canisters, vociferating against "dictatorship." The accused hailed from various states: Sharma from Lucknow, Manoranjan from Mysore, Neelam from Jind, Haryana, and Shinde from Maharashtra.
India News Dec 14, 2023, 10:57 AM IST
An emergency meeting of opposition leaders has been convened to address the shocking breach of security at the Parliament's Lok Sabha premises. The incident, where two individuals jumped from the visitors gallery, has triggered swift reactions from political circles, leading to demands for the dismissal of Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, who allegedly provided a pass to the attackers. The intruders have been identified as 35-year-old Manoranjan D from Mysuru and 25-year-old Sagar Sharma from Lucknow.
Karnataka Dec 14, 2023, 10:04 AM IST
The regulation of visitor pass issuance for Parliament adheres to directives established by the Speaker, ensuring uniformity in rules governing both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
India News Dec 14, 2023, 9:50 AM IST