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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Memorial for former Rajya Sabha member Kollur Mallappa in Yadgir to be fulfilled soon
With the State Cabinet taking a decision, the long-pending demand of the people of Yadgir district to have a memorial for veteran leader and former Rajya Sabha member Kollur Mallappa will soon be fulfilled. On earlier occasions, veteran politician and Rajya Sabha MP M. Mallikarjun Kharge, who has great admiration for Mallappa for his selfless service to the people over several decades, had appealed to the Chief Minister to build a memorial for Mallappa. However, the proposed memorial work was somehow delayed. Meanwhile, Minister for Small Scale Industries and district in-charge Sharanabasappa Darshanapur met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and requested him to grant the required land free for the purpose. The Chief Minister, who earmarked ₹2 crore for the memorial, showed concern over building the memorial for the late politician during the recent Cabinet meeting and sanctioned 2.17 acres of land free as requested by Mr. Darshanapur. Mallappa was born to a Kuruba (Halumatha) community family in 1905 in Pogalapur village in Yadgir taluk. He developed patriotism from his childhood and met Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram in 1934. He was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and joined the Congress then. He also participated in the freedom movement against British rule and came in contact with Jawaharlal Nehru during Congress meeting at Mumbai in 1942 as he was the only politician from the Hyderabad Karnataka region to take part in that conference. He was known in the region for his fearless fight against Hyderabad Nizams and for that reason, he was jailed. After Independence, Mallappa was elected as a legislator from the Surpur Assembly Constituency in Kalaburagi district to the Hyderabad State Assembly in 1952. He was again elected from the Sedam Assembly Constituency to the Mysore State Assembly in 1957, after reorganisation of States. Mallappa shifted to Central politics after the former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi got him elected to the Rajya Sabha. He, then, was elected thrice in 1968, 1974 and 1984. He was associated with many prominent Congress leaders of that era. Some of his followers say that Mallappa respectfully refused an offer given by Indira Gandhi to become Chief Minister of the State. Mallappa died in 2004, after a prolonged illness. The people of Yadgir district have expressed gratitude to the State government, especially Mr. Siddaramaiah, for respecting the Hyderabad-Karnataka Gandhi by building a memorial for Mallappa. Mr. Darshanapur, who wrote a letter to the Chief Minister and put pressure on the government to get sanctioned the required land for the memorial, has expressed his gratitude too. 'I will personally supervise the building of a memorial to make it a significant landmark in the district. I will take a delegation to meet the Chief Minister for an additional grant, if required, for the construction of a memorial,' the Minister added. Meanwhile, MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur has thanked Mr. Siddaramaiah for his concern to building a memorial for Mallappa. 'His selfless service to the people is unparalleled. He remains a model for all politicians,' Mr. Tunnur said.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
MBC leaders slam new quota, caste inaccuracies in Karnataka census
BENGALURU: Karnataka's More and Most Backward Caste (MBCs) leaders came together under the leadership of actor-activist Chetan Ahimsa on Thursday, to criticise the Backward Classes Commission, and denounce what they said was 'betrayal of social justice.' Terming the newly-introduced 1B reservation category 'unscientific, unjust, and politically motivated', speakers accused the Commission of bypassing academic and employment data and educational statistics to fabricate the category for political convenience. 'This is not social justice,' declared one speaker. MBC nomadic communities demanded their own scientific subclassification. Actor Chetan Ahimsa said that while the Karnataka Socio-Economic & Educational Survey (SES-2015) was billed as a tool for social justice, it is looking more like caste manipulation. Ahimsa pointed to the sudden formation of 1B category in April 2025, which grants 12 per cent reservation to 80 castes, including the Kuruba community, to which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah belongs. He questioned why castes previously under Groups 1 and 2A were reshuffled, and communities like Kurubas (formerly 2A) were placed with some of the state's most vulnerable, such as Devadasis and Hallaki Vokkaligas. 'The math doesn't add up,' he said. '1B has a population of 73.9 lakh, smaller than 2A's 77.7 lakh, yet gets 2 per cent more reservation. What justifies this?'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM lays foundation for kuruba boys hostel, MDCC bank building
Mandya : CM Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone for a new Kuruba boys hostel in Mandya, marking a significant step towards the educational and social upliftment of backward communities in the region. Siddaramaiah highlighted the importance of hostels to ensure education for the underprivileged. The CM also laid the foundation stone for the new administration building of MDCC Bank, unveiled the Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar statue, and launched the 30 MW MDCC administrative building will be constructed at a cost of Rs 13 crore. District minister N Cheluvarayaswamy said, "In the last two years, nearly Rs 5000 crore has been sanctioned for various developmental works due to Siddaramaiah's interest in the people of Mandya."Urban development minister Byrathi Suresh lauded Siddaramaiah, and strongly endorsed Siddaramaiah, praising his leadership and asserted that he is honest. Calling Siddaramaiah a 'pride' for the Kuruba community, Suresh said, "No one else has earned the kind of popularity that Siddaramaiah has. He is an ideal leader who cannot be replicated."He reiterated Siddaramaiah's enduring political relevance, saying, "No matter what anyone says, Siddaramaiah means Congress and Congress means Siddaramaiah." Suresh remarked that Siddaramaiah is central to the strength and unity of the Congress in Karnataka , suggesting "without Siddaramaiah, there is no party."
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
42 child marriages reported in Belagavi in a year; highest cases among Kuruba community
Belagavi: Belagavi, the home district of women and child welfare minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, has recorded 42 cases of child marriages between April 2024 and March 2025. The number has triggered serious concern among child rights activists and govt officials. According to data from the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), 196 child marriages were attempted. Of these, 154 could be prevented. Of the total number of cases reported, FIRs were filed in 22 cases, while 66 were referred to the Child Welfare Committees (CWC) for further action. The highest number of cases — 37 — were reported from the Kuruba community, followed by 35 from Scheduled Tribes, 26 among Lingayats, 25 among Scheduled Castes, and 17 among the Muslim community. Officials attribute the continued prevalence of early child marriages to a combination of factors that include deep-rooted cultural traditions, and economic hardships -- particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Experimente isso para ajudar a drenar o fluído do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo Belagavi taluk topped the district with 23 reported cases, followed by Gokak (22), Hukkeri (18), Savadatti and Ramdurg (17 each), Athani and Raibag (15 each), and Chikodi (10). While the DCPU's interventions helped thwart a significant number of underage marriages, the 42 cases that did occur underline the need for stronger community outreach, stricter law enforcement, and sustained awareness campaigns in high-risk communities. Speaking to TOI, DCPU officer C S Sukhasare said: "In coordination with our stakeholders, we are doing our best to prevent these incidents. Our focus now is on spreading awareness about the adverse impact of child marriage. We will persist with our efforts until we see the number of cases drop to zero." Susheela V, the district coordinator of Spandana, an NGO working for children's welfare, added: "We regularly receive reports related to atrocities against children, including child marriages. After verifying these details, we inform the women and child welfare department, which then steps in." She, however, highlighted the need for govt departments to be more proactive.
Deccan Herald
26-04-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
Shepherd Turns UPSC Topper Birdev Done, AIR 551
Birdev Siddhappa Done, from the Kuruba community of shepherds in Karnataka and Maharashtra has ranked 551 in the recently declared UPSC studying in a Marathi-medium village school to cracking one of India's toughest exams, listen to Birdev as he shares learnings from his life with us.
