"Feast with the Kauravas, align with the Pandavas!"
The sudden defection of C. P. Yogeshwar, who previously joined the BJP through 'Operation Kamala' out of a desire for power, to the Congress has sparked discussion. Some question whether it's right for the Congress to accept Yogeshwar, who until recently endorsed the BJP’s principles. However, looking at his political journey, it becomes evident that his actions were driven by a pursuit of power rather than commitment to any ideology. His switch to the BJP was not due to loyalty to its principles, nor is his current shift to Congress a result of a newfound love for Congress's secular ideals.
It appears he sees more immediate benefits with Congress, leading to this sudden move. It wouldn’t be surprising if he later switched back to the BJP. His approach is centred around power-oriented politics, which can aptly be called opportunistic politics. Moreover, Yogeshwar has never let such considerations trouble him.
However, a lingering question remains: why are the Congress leadership turning a blind eye to their own leaders who, while in Congress, align openly with the Sangh Parivar and RSS without any shame? If this trend continues, the day isn't far when the state Congress will transform into an official political wing of the RSS. Leaders who have defected to Congress simply due to a lack of power in the BJP continue to enjoy authority within Congress, all while working for the interests of the RSS and Sangh Parivar. As a result, even with Congress in power, the government fails to curb the Sangh Parivar's unchecked actions in the state.
In coastal regions, Sangh Parivar operates fearlessly in communal provocations, as they are openly encouraged by leaders within Congress who are nurtured by RSS ideology. A prime example is in Puttur, where a Congress leader openly pledged loyalty to Sangh Parivar leaders, publicly challenging the Congress leadership. Three days have passed since the incident, yet the so-called Congress leaders have expressed no objection. Their silence indirectly supports other Congress members who seek official recognition with RSS’s allied organisations.
Once known statewide for writers like Shivaram Karanth and Molahalli Shivaraya and for its cooperative efforts, Puttur is now identified for communal incidents due to the actions of the Sangh Parivar. The reputation of not only Puttur but also the entire Dakshina Kannada district has been tarnished by the communal misdeeds of these organisations. In an example of this shift, last Wednesday, at the foundation ceremony for the new district office of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Puttur Congress MLA Ashok Kumar Rai and former MLA Shakuntala Shetty participated with great enthusiasm. At this public event, MLA Ashok Kumar Rai even bowed down to VHP leader Gopal Ji, showing reverence.
It’s not as if these Congress leaders are unaware that the VHP does not represent the entirety of Hinduism and is not a religious organisation but rather a political one masked as a religious group. The fact that it operates for certain political parties during elections is also not unknown to the Congress leaders of Puttur. Instead of spreading Hindu values and virtues, organisations like the VHP often propagate hatred against other religions under the guise of Hindu Samajotsava. Many VHP activists face criminal charges, and now, with the Congress MLA bowing down to VHP leaders, it seems the Congress itself has implicitly endorsed these criminal actions.
Through this gesture, both the current and former Congress MLAs have openly expressed to their superiors that they are unwilling to let go of RSS and Sangh Parivar ideologies. Bowing down to the Sangh Parivar’s leaders is effectively a rejection of Congress's secular values. Yet, the Congress leadership remains indifferent.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
