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The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
In Congress, people perform, in Modi's BJP, people only speak: Mallikarjun Kharge
Addressing the Sadhana Samavesha programme in Mysuru on July 19, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, 'In the Congress party, people perform, while in Modi's BJP, people only speak. Earlier on July 18, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the 'Sadhana Samavesha', which was held at the Maharaja College ground in Mysuru on July 19, was aimed at countering BJP's misinformation campaign. Mr. Siddaramaiah sought to make it clear that the event was not a show of strength. 'The event is an attempt to inform the people of the State about the achievements of the State government in the backdrop of false propaganda spread by the BJP,' the Chief Minister said. Referring to the launch of schemes worth ₹2,658 crore at the 'Sadhana Samavesha', the Chief Minister asked whether they would hold such a function for nothing. Further, he asked the BJP to list out its contribution in the development of Mysuru. Accusing the BJP of spreading false information that the State Government did not have funds to implement the guarantee schemes, Mr. Siddaramaiah wondered whether the government will be able to spend ₹2,568 crore for just one city if it was bankrupt.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Visited 42 countries, not Manipur': Mallikarjun Kharge takes dig at PM Modi; warns against changing Constitution
Mallikarjun Kharge NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP while addressing a public event in Mysuru, Karnataka . Criticising the Prime Minister for not visiting conflict-ridden Manipur, Kharge said, "PM Modi has visited 42 countries, but not Manipur." The northeastern state has been witnessing ethnic unrest for over a year, with the opposition repeatedly questioning the Centre's handling of the crisis. Kharge also asserted that the people of India will not allow the BJP and RSS to alter the Constitution. "People of the country will not allow BJP, RSS to change Constitution," he said. Drawing a contrast between the two national parties, Kharge remarked, "In the Congress party people perform, while in Modi's BJP people only speak." Responding to claims that the Karnataka government is struggling financially, Kharge defended the Congress-ruled state's position. "Karnataka government is not bankrupt as alleged," he said, countering accusations made by BJP leaders against the Siddaramaiah-led administration.
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Congress to hold protest in Srinagar for J&K statehood restoration
Srinagar, July 19 (UNI) Stepping up its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, the Congress is holding a protest march in Srinagar today—just days after party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate action on the issue. The party said that J&K Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra, along with AICC general secretary G.A. Mir and other senior leaders, will lead a peaceful procession around noon in Srinagar to reiterate the demand for the complete restoration of statehood to J&K. The march will start from Congress headquarters in Srinagar and culminate at the divisional commissioner's office, where senior party leaders will submit a memorandum to the Divisional Commissioner for onward submission to the Prime Minister through Lt Governor of J&K, a Congress spokesman said. The protest will not be limited to Srinagar, but Congress is planning to hold protests in Jammu, and a sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 22, a day after the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins. 'The campaign for the restoration of statehood has been ongoing for several months, and the joint letters from the party's top leadership have injected fresh momentum into the movement,' a senior leader said. Kharge and Rahul Gandhi's appeal to the Prime Minister to introduce legislation for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament has sparked a fresh wave of optimism among politicians in the region. Jammu and Kashmir was stripped of its special status and downgraded to a Union Territory on August 5, 2019, following the abrogation of Article 370. Since then, political parties have consistently been demanding restoration of statehood. In a joint letter, the Congress leaders said that downgrading a state to a Union territory lacks precedent in independent India and reminded the Prime Minister of his promises of restoring J&K's statehood. The Prime Minister has "on multiple occasions, personally reiterated the government's commitment to restoring statehood," the letter read, pointing out at least two instances last year when PM Modi promised to restore the region's status. For the past five years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have consistently called for the restoration of full statehood, the Congress leaders said, calling their demand both legitimate and firmly grounded in their constitutional and democratic rights. UNI MJR AAB
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
BLDE to start Ayurveda hospital in Vijayapura
Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC president, will inaugurate some new institutions including an Ayurvedic hospital by the Bharatiya Lingayat Development Education (BLDE) society in Vijayapura on July 27. Minister M.B. Patil, BLDE society chairman and BLDE university chancellor, told reporters in Vijayapura on Friday that the hospital will have all necessary infrastructure facilities and trained man power to treat diseases. It will provide Panchakarma, Netra Kriya Kalpa, and other treatments. An extension wing of the B.M. Patil medical college will be set up in the Ayurveda hospital to provide integrated medicine and hi-tech diagnostic facilities. It will have medicine, surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology, orthopaedic and other departments. It will also house a clinical laboratory. The B.M. Patil Foundation Innovation and Incubation Centre will be inaugurated, where students will try to convert their ideas into technology tools that could benefit society or be turned into business ideas. It will be a centre for industry- academia interaction that will inspire rural youth turn entrepreneurs, Mr. Patil said. A pilot project of mentoring 1,200 students has started. As many as 450 have gained recognition for their ideas in hackathons. Sri Shivarudra Swami of Belimath will be present during the inauguration. BLDE plans to open CBSE schools in Vijayapura, Basavana Bagewadi and Devar Hippargi. It will set up BCA and B Pharma colleges in Basavana Bagewadi. The 115 year old society, started by P.G. Halkatti, Sri Sanganabasava Swami of Bantanal now has 36,000 students and 4,500 teachers and staff. BLDE deemed university has obtained NAAC A grade (3.09 CGPA) for five years. The hospital is National Board of Accreditation certified for four years. It has been ranked in a rank band of 101-150 for three years by National Institutional Ranking Framework. The university faculty have got 689 publications, eight patents and 31 copy rights. As many as 12 patents have been applied for, Mr. Patil said. Pro-Chancellor Y.M. Jayaraj, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Arun Inamdar, Registrar R.V. Kulkarni, principal of BLDE Medical College Aravind Patil, principal of Pharmacy College Mallikarjun Shetty, principal of Ayurveda College D. Ashok Patil, principal of Engineering College P. Manjumath, Medical Superintendent of the Hospital R. Rajesh Honnutagi, public relations officer Mahantesh Biradar and others were present.
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
‘Fundamental Right…': Farooq Abdullah On Restoration Of Jammu And Kashmir's Statehood
National Conference President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, on Friday, strongly reiterated his demand for the immediate restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. He indicated a firm stance and potential future action if the demand is not met. He also said that the issue of statehood would be raised in the coming meeting of the INDIA bloc, also for a collective political push for this demand. Speaking to reporters, he emphasised that it is a fundamental right of the people, not a favor from the central government. 'Statehood is a fundamental right of the people. Why won't they restore? It is our right. If they don't, we will see then,' he said. Congratulating Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for restoration of statehood, Abdullah said, 'I thank Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge for writing to the PM for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.' Abdullah's statements advocating for restoring statehood are because it was one of the key promises of the National Conference in their election manifesto. He has been continuously batting for the restoration of statehood, even in the past, he also said that if the statehood is not restored national conference will approach the Supreme Court. TRF's Designation As Terror Outfit Farooq, when asked about the United States designating The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a foreign terrorist organization due to its involvement in the Pahalgam attack, Abdullah said, 'It's under investigation. Till the investigation is complete, commenting on it will be wrong,' BJP On J-K's Statehood Earlier, BJP spokesperson and MLA from Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania, said that J-K is currently a Union Territory (UT) and will continue to operate under the rule of law. Furthermore, according to ANI, he added that Jammu and Kashmir was a state and assured that it would regain its statehood at the 'appropriate time.' The restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood has been a key demand from the regional political parties in the state since Article 370 was abrogated and the reorganisation of the state into two Union Territories (UTs) in August 2019.
