2 BJP MPs will join TMC on July 21, says Kunal Ghosh
Kolkata, Jul 18: Senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday claimed two BJP MPs have shown interest in joining Trinamool Congress during the Martyrs' Day function on July 21.
Ghosh told reporters that TMC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee and National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will make the final decision after considering all aspects.
"Two MPs from the BJP, who were elected in the recent Lok Sabha polls and are among the 12 MPs from their party, have approached us expressing their desire to join TMC. They wish to work under Mamata Banerjee and intend to join during the July 21 programme," Ghosh claimed.
He added that the identities of these MPs cannot be disclosed at this time.
Since these MPs were recently elected, Ghosh mentioned that TMC leadership has advised them to wait a while to avoid falling under the anti-defection law.
"The ultimate decision in this matter will be made by Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee," he said.
Responding to Ghosh's comments, BJP state president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar downplayed the issue, saying, "Kunal Ghosh often makes such statements which should not be taken seriously."
"Let's wait until July 21. We have seen similar claims from leaders like Ghosh in the past. He is known for making such statements for publicity," Majumdar added.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
