'No violation of lockdown norms at Kumaraswamy son's wedding' - Police


Bengaluru, Apr 18 (IANS): Amid charges and counter-charges between Karnataka's ruling BJP and the opposition Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S), police denied lockdown violations at the wedding of former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Gowda with Revathi at a farmhouse near Bidadi in Ramanagara district on Friday, April 17. 

"Lockdown norms were followed and about 100 people, including family members and close relatives of Kumaraswamy were allowed to attend the wedding at the farmhouse earlier in the day," Bidadi police sub-inspector C. Bhaskar told IANS over phone.


Revathi (left) and Nikhil Gowda

"As the lockdown is strictly enforced, 40 vehicles with police passes were allowed to enter the road to the farmhouse from the state highway at Bidadi," he added.

Though some people from nearby villages came to the highway when the marriage was underway, they were dispersed, as only those whose names were cleared by the district authority were allowed to proceed to the farmhouse in cars, reiterated Bhaskar.

Rubbishing allegations by ruling BJP's district unit president M Rudresh that several people thronged the farmhouse to view the wedding in violation of the lockdown, Kumaraswamy's media secretary K.C. Sadananda told IANS about 45-50 family members and relatives of the Gowda clan were present at the farmhouse.

"Lockdown norms were followed for the wedding, which was held inside the farmhouse. Besides family members and relatives, only drivers, cooks, waiters and servants were present. The entire event was recorded by cameras installed around the place for proof and to counter any charge of violation," he said.

Rudresh, who did not respond to IANS calls, was heard telling local TV channels that more than the permitted 100 people were present around the farmhouse for a glimpse of the ceremony.

To this, Sadananda said: "If Rudresh has visual evidence of the lockdown violation, he can submit it to the local police for investigation. As per norms, social or physical distancing was maintained by all during event."

Though the couple and family members, including Kumaraswamy, his wife Anita, father H.D. Deve Gowda and mother Chinnammma did not wear the masks at the wedding ceremony, which was inside the house, they wore masks at breakfast and lunch.

"No guideline to wear masks inside a house. The farmhouse is in the district (Ramanagara) which is a green spot without a single case of coronavirus till date," added Sadandada.

Even media persons were not allowed to the farmhouse in compliance with the lockdown norms.

Earlier in the day, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan told reporters here that he had asked the district's Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police to inquire into the charge that lockdown guidelines were violated.

"Permission was given for the wedding but with guidelines to maintain social distancing and wearing of face masks by all those attending the ceremony. If there is a violation, action will be taken," he said.

Nikhil, 28, got engaged to Revathi, 22, a grandniece of state Congress leader M. Krishnappa, in Bengaluru on February 10.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • William, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 19 2020

    First of all wedding during lockdown itself is a violation. Couldn't stoo laughing ''they were wearing masks during breakfast and lunch" hahaha...

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  • Maurice, Belthangadi

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Oh, yes. When have the rich and powerful ever violated any rules. What's the need for any clarification?

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  • yash amin, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    This is totally unacceptable. Rules for Politicians and common man is different. Authorities gone blind if they say no voilation during the marriage.

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  • SALIM, karnataka

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Why these Gowdas cant wait for some time for marriage . There are lacks of families waiting for marriage

    Why different rules for Gowdas and others in the state

    Maharajas are not required in this state

    Take action against these full family

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    If a poor family apply approval to their son/daughter is government given approval. I am sure the answer is NO.
    We are discriminated . There's different rule for poor and rich.

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  • Mohammed, India

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Yes, politicians and police never violate any rules.. only poor hungry people violate.. tax bhi bharo aur maar bhi khao..

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  • Rahul, BAJPE

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Is this called down lock down rule for poor or bend down rule for rich politicians?

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    6 PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH ….VIOLATION
    1 BHAT GOING TO TEMPLE....VIOLATION
    100 PEOPLE.....NO PROBLEM....
    WA YEDDI JI WA....WA....WA....

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    What else has to be done to call it a violation ?
    Very bad precedent.
    All politicians exposed !
    Rules only for common man!
    They cannot even see the face of their loved ones if they expire in such circumstances !
    Think the people must revolt against such entitlement !
    We had 5 marriages of our near and dear ones in April.All canceled....because none thought it feasible during these times.
    These people can't be so blatant.
    However,as per our tradition we wish the Young Couple ..the very best.

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  • Anil Shetty, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    'They wore masks at Breakfast and Lunch'. So, how did they eat, then?

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Politicians irrespective of ideologies, gang up to protect each other..... BJP is ruling Karnataka state, yet they deliberately turned a blind eye to the blatant violation of Lockdown rules, self isolation, safe distancing, which was ignored during the nuptials of Kumaraswamy son !!!! These laws are brutally enforced, on the citizens of our nation !!!! Yes India has two sets of rules.... one for the high, the mighty and the other for the common citizens of our nation !!!

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  • Bhavya Baliga, Udupi / San Francisco

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    'Yours faithfully, Sir'.

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  • madhav kalyani, mangaluru

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    What ever may be circumstances, new Wed couple gets blessings only. But here because of selfishness, arrogance, p.power, some CURSE are inevitable!

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  • C.D Souza, Mangaluru .

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Then why so many couples postponed their wedding for the lockdown. They can also get the permission as these politicians have done.
    The biggest bull story by police. And why do the police lathicharge the public. The law differs from Rich to poor. The funny thing that the Gowdas will get away.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Many say Kumaraswamy is soon going to be a Grandfather ...

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  • GURKA, MANGALURU

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    So end of the story is this lockdown doesn't effect the POLITICIANS and their celebrations !

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  • Alwin, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    If rules are obeyed and relaxation from department, then the press should be punished for misrepresentation. If there's violation the person who attended and the department and person who hosted function should be punished. The party were holding pm snd cm post should have been ideal anyway they must stop speaking any form idealism and shedding tears

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  • zerooo, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    These people have no rules. Rules is for mango man. Marriage could be done after lockdown also. They should have waited. If no case is filed against these ppl, then it is unfair for mango man.

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  • Ganesh, Mangaluru

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    *Quote*
    Though the couple and family members, including Kumaraswamy, his wife Anita, father H.D. Deve Gowda and mother Chinnammma did not wear the masks at the wedding ceremony, which was inside the house, they wore masks at breakfast and lunch.
    *Unquote*
    Interesting...... how was the mask put during breakfast and lunch ...around the neck for display only or as a bib?

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  • Anand Sh, Ujire

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    "Though the couple and family members, including Kumaraswamy, his wife Anita, father H.D. Deve Gowda and mother Chinnammma did not wear the masks at the wedding ceremony, which was inside the house, they wore masks at breakfast and lunch."

    In that case, the obvious logical question is, where did they eat from then?

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Beautiful bride Revathi and lovely couple... Wish you both happy long married life..

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  • El En Tea, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    What would have happen if they tie a knot in wedock after the Lockdown?

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    I think the date and timing of the wedding is decided by the astrologer based on planetary positions.

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  • Sebastian, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    None of the Astrologers could predict the Corona wave anyways :)

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Now due to corona virus all planets are lock down... They are safe inside... So everything will reschedule...couple should have waited 😆😆

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  • Avi, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    I saw a video in which there were more than 10 photographers without masks covering the event. HDK might say that they were all family members from the Gowda clan! Rules are only for the common class. Politicians regardless of party can get away with anything. BJP, Congress and JDS behind the scenes are all bhai, bhai. You wash my back and I will wash yours is the norm among politicians. Common man is nowhere in the picture, except during elections. Very sad state of our country!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Why were they not wearing Masks ...

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Welcome to the world of Selfishness (politics), separate laws , rules and regulations .... everything is amended as per their requirement.
    RIP Law and Order.

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  • Joel, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    I agree with you its ver true .

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  • Mr Kamath, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Mr Henry he cancelled the wedding from a 5star hall to his own personal farmhouse he invited only close family and not everyone he had initially invited he did do the right thing let's all appreciate it and congratulate the new couple why simply add negativity 4th hat too during this pandemic be positive

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  • Nelson DSouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Excellent work by the cop. Looks like Gowdas took good care of them from thier ill gotten wealth. Kudos. I wish next Janma i am born a politician. I can do anything. Boda Sheera?

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    Police have received enough documents to prove that the lockdown norms were followed. The documents were bundles of 2000 rupee notes.

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  • Netizen, mangaluru

    Sat, Apr 18 2020

    You should got to know without the state leadership intervention police dept will never dare to proceed the documents .

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