Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem demands action against Bhatkal BJP leaders for communal incitement
Bhatkal: The Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem, represented by its General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, has urged authorities to file a suo moto complaint against certain BJP leaders accused of spreading communal tension and false propaganda targeting Muslims and Waqf properties in Bhatkal. In a recent statement, the organization condemned inflammatory remarks that it claims are aimed at creating divisions within society.
Abdul Raqeeb highlighted the importance of Waqf properties in supporting the religious, social, and economic welfare of India’s Muslim community, noting that these properties contribute to essential services like mosques, madrasas, hospitals, and social welfare centres. He stressed that Waqf properties are legally protected under government laws and that the BJP’s 2014 election manifesto included a pledge to safeguard these properties from encroachment.
The Tanzeem raised concerns over recent statements from BJP leader Krishna Naik, who made provocative remarks in Bhatkal, suggesting that Muslims should "be sent to Pakistan" and referring to them as "tenants in India." Abdul Raqeeb criticized these statements as unconstitutional and warned that such rhetoric could disrupt the peace and harmony in Bhatkal, where the Tanzeem has actively worked for over a century to promote communal harmony.
“These baseless statements are spreading fear and undermining the social harmony in Bhatkal,” Abdul Raqeeb stated, adding that the Tanzeem has long been committed to maintaining peaceful coexistence in the region.
The organization has called upon the Karnataka government and local police to take immediate action to curb divisive speech. They urged authorities to initiate legal action against those responsible for propagating communal tensions and requested strict measures to prevent further escalation.
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No unannounced load shedding in Kerala, outages due to overload, says Minister
Palakkad (PTI): Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Saturday said there was no unannounced load shedding in the state, attributing recent power interruptions to temporary overload caused by high consumption.
Clarifying concerns raised from various parts of the state, the minister said the disruptions are not deliberate but occur when demand peaks, particularly between 10 pm and 11 pm.
"It is not being done intentionally. Power consumption has risen sharply, and when there is excessive and indiscriminate usage, the system experiences overload, leading to natural supply interruptions," he told reporters here.
His remarks come amid complaints that several areas have been witnessing frequent power cuts, often lasting around 15 minutes and occurring multiple times during the night.
Krishnankutty said the state's power demand has crossed 6,195 MW, putting pressure on the supply system. He added that around 70 per cent of Kerala's electricity is procured from outside, and existing power banking arrangements have been exhausted.
"We have approached the Regulatory Commission seeking permission to purchase more power. However, this will come at a higher cost," he said.
The minister said the government is trying to avoid increasing electricity tariffs and urged consumers to exercise restraint in usage to help manage the situation.
Responding to opposition criticism over the ruling LDF's earlier claims of a decade without power cuts, he said the current situation is not unique to Kerala.
A power crisis is emerging across the country, he said, and sarcastically asked the Opposition to take note of the role of natural factors in this.
Krishnankutty expressed confidence that the situation would improve within two days, while cautioning that long-term energy security would depend on enhancing in-state power generation.
He also warned that future generations could face serious challenges if adequate electricity production capacity is not developed within Kerala.
