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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Search on for man who posted offensive comment against Karntaka women's panel chief
Bengaluru: A person with an Instagram account 'cham_5772' is in legal trouble for posting an abusive comment against the chairperson of the Karnataka State Women's Commission recently. As the comment is very sensitive, police have taken the case seriously and are making efforts to apprehend the suspect. According to the complaint filed by Jagadish BM, a businessman, the comment was made on one of the reels that questioned the existence of the commission and criticised the chairperson for being busy making reels instead of meeting the parents of a girl who was found murdered under mysterious circumstances. Jagadish approached police on May 24, stating that the comment against Dr Nagalakshmi Choudhary, the chairperson of the State Women's Commission, is intolerable. Jagadish told TOI: "The account holder has misused technology by posting a message that is damaging to the name of the chairperson. If a person dares to comment like that against the chairperson of the women's commission, he may do so against other women. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo So, I lodged a complaint." A senior officer said the case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 79 (word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) and the Information Technology Act.
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
GTD: Will appeal to govt. to hold free summer camps for rural and marginalised children
Former Minister and MLA for Chamundeshwari G.T. Deve Gowda said he will take up with the government on the need to organise free summer camps for rural children. Participating in the valedictory function of Parisara Besuge, a children's summer camp organised by a Mysuru-based NGO V-Care, at Hootagalli in the city on Sunday, Mr. Gowda was responding to a suggestion in this regard and said he will soon discuss the matter with the Minister concerned. He complimented V-Care for organizing such a summer camp that seeks to develop the personalities of children coming from rural and marginalised communities. 'Not every parent can afford camps. Recognising this, the society must come forward to offer such opportunities to the younger generation. I will appeal to the government to start a free summer camp programme for such children', he said. Mr. Gowda even pointed out that several parents are particular about the education of their children even if they are poor daily wagers. They ensure their children a good education in the hope that they grow up to occupy high and respectable position in the society. Senior theatre personality Rameshwari Varma, who spoke earlier and suggested that the government should organise free summer camps for the children coming from rural and poor backgrounds, also emphasised the significance of the camps that promote environmental awareness among the children. 'Such camps not only make us more humane, but also support the growth of artists. However, parents should not be overburdened financially, and the government should support such initiatives,' she said. Meanwhile, Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, chairperson of Karnataka State Women's Commission, who was the chief guest for the occasion, urged the children to exercise caution while using social media and making friends with strangers. She also emphasised the importance of girls pursuing education before marriage to attain self-reliance. She also called upon the students to dispel notions of inferiority surrounding government or Kannada medium schools. There have been several examples of students studying in such educational institutions excelling in life. 'Success depends on education and not the institution,' she said. Ms. Chowdhary encouraged teaching courage and resilience to children early in life so that it helps them face future challenges confidently. She also called upon children facing difficulties to contact Child Helpline for assistance. Founder of V-Care Kumudini Achchi, in her introductory remarks, said the NGO identifies community needs and conducts programmes with local support. 'By using expressive arts therapeutically, we aim to enhance mental well-being. The Parisara Besuge camp had successfully fostered social responsibility and children's mental health,' she said. Block Education Officer of Mysuru Rural M. Prakash and head of the Department of Psychiatry at JSS Hospital in Mysuru, M. Kishor, also addressed the gathering. EoM
