Southern India witnessed a series of politically significant and security-related developments this week, ranging from leadership debates in Karnataka to a major Maoist setback in Andhra Pradesh.
Karnataka: Congress Faces Internal Turmoil
In Karnataka, the ruling Congress is navigating internal tensions over potential leadership changes and cabinet reshuffles. Senior leaders are reportedly pushing competing agendas, triggering speculation about shifts in key positions.
Amid the political churning, a BJP MLA went viral after joining Bengaluru Police for a day as part of a public engagement initiative, taking on the role of a traffic cop to promote civic responsibility.
Tamil Nadu: SIR Exercise Sparks Political Clash
Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for updating revenue records has triggered a fresh political confrontation. Revenue department officials have staged a boycott, raising concerns over implementation.
The ruling DMK has accused the BJP of misrepresenting the process and attempting to politicize administrative work, further escalating tensions between the two parties.
Andhra Pradesh: Major Blow to Maoist Network
In a major breakthrough for anti-insurgency operations, Andhra Pradesh security forces eliminated top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma and five others.
Hidma, considered one of the most influential and dangerous Maoist leaders, was believed to be involved in multiple high-casualty attacks across central India.
Officials described the encounter as one of the biggest blows to Maoist activity in recent years, marking a significant success for counterinsurgency efforts.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
