Mangaluru: Dharna demanding waiver of farm loans
Mangaluru, Jan 3: The district Raitha Sangha activists staged a dharna in front of the deputy commissioner’s office here on Thursday, urging the central government to implement the Dr Swaminathan Commission report and waive off the farm loans of all farmers of the country.
Addressing the farmers, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene state secretary Ravi Kiran Punacha said that following the call from All India Farmers Coordination Committee, all farmers organizations in the district have staged the dharna supporting the all India protest on January 8 and 9.
Last November, dharna was held in New Delhi under the leadership of the Federation of All India Farmers Organisations. Later, the central government has completely neglected the farmers, working class and middle class people of the country, he said.
As per the Dr MS Swaminathan Agriculture Commission report, along with the production cost of the agriculture produces, the government has to give 50 per cent additional amount to ensure stable price permanently.
The central government should convene a special Parliament Session to discuss the farming sector problems. The loans of all farmers should be waived off and check the prices of petroleum products, fertilizers and other daily commodities, he demanded.
Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene district organizing secretary Manohar Shetty, Hasiru Sene district secretary Sheik Abdullah, JDS Kisan unit secretary Rama Ganesh, Karnataka Regional Raitha Sangha general secretary K Yadav Shetty, K Krishnappa Salian and others were present.
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CEO’s Rs 14 lakh Louis Vuitton dog suitcase triggers social media debate
New Delhi: An Indian CEO has triggered widespread debate on social media after reportedly spending Rs 14 lakh on a Louis Vuitton suitcase designed for his dog. Ajay Thakore, CEO of Doctor Multimedia, shared a video on Instagram showcasing the extravagant purchase, which has since drawn mixed reactions.
In the video, Thakore is seen entering a Louis Vuitton store, stating, "I think my dog has something to pick up." He then reveals the "Bone Trunk," a bone-shaped, hard-shell suitcase complete with a varnished wooden tray and two bowls. The video’s caption read, "Aspen's always spending money like there's no tomorrow. $20k Louis Vuitton bone trunk."
The post quickly went viral, with many users expressing shock and disbelief. Some criticized the CEO’s indulgence, questioning the morality of spending such a large sum on a pet accessory when pressing issues like poverty and animal welfare exist. Comments ranged from disbelief to sharp criticism, with one user remarking, "Imagine how far $20k would go at an animal rescue." Others viewed it as a reflection of societal excess, calling it a "grotesque illustration of what's wrong in society."
However, Thakore also found support from some users, who defended his right to spend his wealth as he pleased. One commenter noted the irony of criticism coming from people who indulge in expensive gadgets, writing, "It's funny how many condemn this spending yet think nothing of buying an $800 iPhone without considering charity."
