On Children's Day, Kerala CM calls for collective action to ensure safety of Palestinian children
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday emphasised the government's responsibility to protect the rights of children and called for concerted efforts to address the plight of Palestinian children affected in the ongoing conflict with Israel.
In a Facebook post on the occasion of Children's Day commemorating the birthday of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, the chief minister underscored the dire situation faced by Palestinian children amid the war.
He urged collective action to ensure their safety and facilitate their rehabilitation.
Vijayan said that the availability of nutritious food, healthcare, and quality education are the inherent rights of every child born in the world.
Safeguarding these rights is a fundamental responsibility of governments, he said.
Highlighting the vision of the architects of the Constitution, including Nehru, the chief minister said that they envisioned an India where violence and exploitation against children would be eliminated.
He expressed deep concern about the atrocities against children globally, acknowledging the heart-wrenching impact of such incidents.
Drawing attention to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, the chief minister pointed to the distressing images of victimised children.
"As many as 4,609 children have been killed in Gaza alone in the Israeli attack against Palestine," he said.
The chief minister described the faces of the seriously injured and orphaned children as a scar in human consciousness.
Vijayan asserted that these tragedies will persist until Israel's aggression, supported by imperialist forces, comes to an end.
He called on progressive forces worldwide to unite and raise their voices against this injustice.
Vijayan also urged collective action to ensure the safety and rehabilitation of Palestinian children, making Children's Day a reminder of
this imperative.
The chief minister also took pride in declaring Kerala as a model for the entire country in terms of child rights.
In the Facebook post, he unequivocally stated that his government would not compromise in cases involving violence against children.
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KKR hammer DC by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton
New Delhi (PTI): Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, here on Friday.
Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8.
Pathum Nissanka struck a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes.
Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.
In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, smashed 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Anukul Roy 2/31, Kartik Tyagi 2/25). Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out).
