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‘Congress lacks maturity’: Basavaraj Bommai’s response to ‘betrayal’ barb

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday slammed the Congress for saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has betrayed the people of the state on the issue of increasing the quota of reservations.
“The matter is in the Supreme Court and the statement made by Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala is an attempt to prejudice the court and thereby obstruct justice.
“The Constitution never contemplated reservation based on the basis of religion. The architect of the Constitution of India, B.R. Ambedkar, made this speech at the time of introduction of the 1st amendment,” Bommai said.

The Chief Minister’s remarks came after Karnataka unit Congress president D.K. Shivakumar and party’s Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala in a press conference made charges against the BJP.
“Your statement as to why an undertaking was given before the court is hilarious and obviously shows your lack of maturity in understanding judicial proceedings,” Bommai said, responding to the Congress’ claims.
He said “the Congress is always busy practicing appeasement politics and has never understood to provide social justice”.
“In fact, the government is ably justifying its stand by engaging senior advocates. We are hopeful of securing justice from the Supreme Court,” he added.
The Congress in Karnataka earlier on Wednesday said that the ruling BJP government in the state had betrayed people on the issue related to the quota of reservations.

Shivakumar and Surjewala said that Lingayats and Vokkaligas would not get any extra quota of reservation as claimed by the BJP.
Addressing a press conference, Shivakumar said “the great betrayal of BJP has come to light yet again”.
“The Bommai government has failed to submit an affidavit defending the increase in the quota of reservations. The BJP has betrayed, insulted Lingayat, Vokkaliga, SC, ST and minority communities,” he said.
“The government has told the court that it will re-implement the reservations of 2002. Lingayats are going to continue in the 3B category and Vokkaligas will continue under the 3A category,” Shivakumar said.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 26, 2023
NCM Says It Lacks Role In Granting Hindus A Minority Status In Jk

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SRINAGAR: Clearing its stand on declaring Hindus a minority community in Jammu and Kashmir, The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Monday said that the commission has nothing to do with the granting of minority status to any community in the country.
The Indian Express reported that member NCM, Syed Shahezadi on Monday said that if Government wants to grant minority status to Hindus, including Kashmiri Pandits, in Jammu and Kashmir and parliament wants to enact a law for the same, let them do it.
She said that the decision is out of the commission’s bounds and Supreme Court is the absolute authority to take the final call.
“The commission has categorically made it clear that they are not the law makers and it is for Parliament and the Supreme Court to take a decision on this matter,’’ Shahezadi said.
The NCM member earlier in the day held discussions with UT Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on implementation of centrally funded welfare schemes for minorities in Jammu and Kashmir.
She further said the NCM aims at setting up minority commissions in every state and UT of the country and the Commission will write to the government for setting up one in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir as well.
Pertinently, Supreme Court in November last year had asked the Centre for completing consultations with states on the demand to grant minority status to Hindus in states where their numbers are below other communities.
This followed the government submission before court that it had received comments from 14 states and UTs and has sent reminders to others to send in their views at the earliest.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 18, 2023
Only one Post Office in Telangana lacks wifi connectivity

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Hyderabad: Except for one Branch Post Office, all other similar offices in Telangana have cell network and internet access. Telangana has 5,386 Branch Post Offices, the majority of which are located in villages and mandal headquarters.
Only one of the 5386 Branch Post Offices lacks cell network or internet access.
There are eight branch post offices in Gujarat and 18 branch post offices in Karnataka that do not have mobile network or internet access.

Devusinh Chauhan, Union Minister of State for Communications, revealed these data in Lok Sabha.
In response to a query from Krishna Pal Singh Yadav and other MPs on Wednesday, the union Minister stated that the government is aware that there are Post Offices without a cell network or internet access, particularly in locations with tough terrain.
There are now 879 Branch Post Offices that do not have cell network or internet access. He stated that the Department of Posts has taken up the issue of providing connection to Post Offices that do not have cell network or internet connectivity with the Department of Telecommunications.
The Department has planned to cover 24,680 uncovered villages around the nation with 4G services under the 4G saturation initiative, approved by the Union Cabinet.
A 20 percent increase in the number of communities has also been made possible. The project also involves upgrading existing 2G/3G stations in 6279 communities to 4G service. He stated that the project will be finished by December 9, 2023.

Except for one Branch Post Office, all other similar offices in Telangana have cell network and internet access. Telangana has 5,386 Branch Post Offices, the majority of which are located in villages and mandal headquarters.
A 20 percent increase in the number of communities has also been made possible. The project also involves upgrading existing 2G/3G stations in 6279 communities to 4G service. He stated that the project will be finished by December 9, 2023.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 7, 2023
Florida nixes African American studies course, claims it ‘lacks educational value’

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Florida’s education agency, in its decision, doesn’t spell out exactly which law the course is violating, but the state in 2022 passed the “Stop WOKE” act that regulates lessons on race and gender in the classroom.
That legislation, FL HB 7 (22R), or the Individual Freedom Act, was passed by Florida’s Republican-led Legislature to expand state anti-discrimination laws and prohibit schools and companies from leveling guilt or blame to students and employees based on race or sex. It created new protections for students and workers, including that a person should not be instructed to “feel guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress” due to their race, color, sex or national origin.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who championed the “Stop WOKE” act, has sought to reshape how children are taught in Florida. His Education Department previously rejected math textbooks over “impermissible” content, including teachings on critical race theory and DeSantis vigorously defended a law that bans educators from leading classroom discussions on sexual orientation or gender identity for kids in kindergarten through third grade. He also used his influence and party cash to support dozens of conservatives running for local school boards.
The move is part of a push by Florida conservatives to root out traces of “wokeness” in education, efforts that are on track to continue during the 2023 Legislative session, which begins in March. Florida, for example, is now is gearing up to scrutinize diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education.
The AP program is said to be the first African American studies course offered by the College Board and is meant to help high school students earn credits and advanced placement at colleges throughout the country. They have been developing the course for more than a decade to intersect literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, and science to “explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans.”
Florida’s decision to scrap the course statewide has been criticized by academics and Democratic lawmakers alike.
“This political extremism and its attack of Black History and Black people, is going to create an entire generation of Black children who won’t be able to see themselves reflected at all within their own education or in their own State,” state Sen. Shevrin Jones (D-Miami Gardens) wrote in a tweet.

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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

January 20, 2023