Kannada film producer Soundarya Jagadish was found dead at his Bengaluru house after attempting suicide by hanging. He was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The filmmaker, aged 55, passed away on Sunday at his residence in Bengaluru’s Mahalakshmi Layout.

The reason for his extreme step is not known, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his death. One of his friends stated that he had no health issues and clarified that the bank notice issue was unrelated to his suicide attempt, saying, “It has no connection with this. That issue has been there for some time now. Business issues are different.”

Several reports suggest that he was embroiled in a controversy related to a late-night club, which led to the temporary cancellation of his licence.

Jagadish had produced many popular Kannada films, including Appu Pappu, Mast Maja Maadi, Snehitaru, and Ramleela, among others.

Prime Minister Narendra shredded the Opposition claim that there is “no level playing field” in the election, pointing out that only three per cent of the cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate are against political leaders. Moreover, the rules governing investigating agencies were not made by his government. The government, he said, has made every effort to include the Opposition in formation of institutions, even tweaking the law to include the leader of the Opposition in the panel choosing election commissioners.

“The Enforcement Directorate is doing a good job. 97 per cent cases are against those not involved in politics,” PM Modi said in an exclusive wide-ranging interview with news agency ANI when asked about the matter.

“Not a single law (ED, CBI filing cases) was brought by my government. On the contrary, Election Commission reforms were brought by my government,” PM Modi said regarding Opposition allegations of BJP influence over investigative agencies like the CBI, IT and the Enforcement Directorate.

“Those close to the ‘family’ were made Election Commissioners who later got Rajya Sabha seats and ministries…We (BJP) can’t play at that level,” PM Modi added.

The Opposition allegations despite all that only proves that they are preparing the ground to explain the coming failure, he added, citing the earlier complaints about Electronic Voting Machines.

In the interview, PM Modi also fielded questions on multiple issues including “Modi ki guarantee”, One-Nation-One Election, his 100-day plan and the long-term plans for 2047, when Independent India turns 100.

“I have big plans…kissi ko darne ki zaroorat nahin hai (no one needs to fear it). My decisions are not made to scare anyone or to diminish anyone. They are made for the overall development of the country,” PM Modi said when asked about his “Abhi toh trailer hai” comment on the 10 years of the NDA government.

PM Modi alleged that earlier people close to the Congress party became Election Commissioners, who were later given Rajya Sabha tickets and ministries. “Such people became election commissioners, who after leaving from there, became members of the Rajya Sabha, became ministers of their government. Such election commissioners were chosen who became Congress candidates. And that is why we cannot play at that level,” PM Modi said.