Shobha Karandlaje says Karnataka Coalition Government imposing emergency
Says Mahesh Vikram Hegde’s arrest ‘Vendetta Politics’
Udupi: BJP MP and candidate from Udupi-Chikmagalur constituency, Shobha Karandlaje on Wednesday tweeted that the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka is imposing emergency.
Her tweet came in connection with the arrest of Mahesh Vikram Hegde, co-founder and editor of infamous fake news and propaganda website postcard news, who was arrested by CID- Cyber wing on Wednesday evening.
“The only crime of Mahesh Vikram Hegde is that, he has been exposing the lies of Gandhi family” she added in the tweet.
“Height of Vendetta politics, Coalition govt. is imposing real emergency. Shame!!” she further state.
Karnataka govt again arrested @mvmeet today!
— Chowkidar Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) April 24, 2019
The only crime of Mahesh Vikram hegde is that, he has been exposing the lies of Gandhi family.
Height of Vendetta politics, Coalition govt is imposing real emergency.
Shame!!#IStandWithMaheshHegde pic.twitter.com/cByWkAJBpo
Soon after the arrest of Hegde, BJP hashtag #IStandWithMaheshHegde was trending on twitter.
According to the reports, Hegde was arrested following a complaint by Karnataka Home Minister M B Patil at Adarsh Nagar Police Station in Vijayapura, in connection with a fake letter pertaining to Lingayat issue. The fake letter had originally surfaced during 2018 assembly election and went viral again right ahead of the second phase election in Karnataka on April 23.
BJP state general secretary CT Ravi also defended Hegde and tweeted that the ‘unholy alliance government’ is playing ‘Neech politics’.
Dakshina Kannada BJP Unit also jumped into to support Hegde and condemned the arrest on twitter.
Intolerance level of CoJa Govt in Karnataka has reached new heights.
— BJP Dakshina Kannada (@BjpMangaluru) April 24, 2019
Journalist @mvmeet is arrested again by CoJa Govt.
Speak against PM Modi,CoJa brigade will cheer you.
Speak against Dynasties and Pseudo Secularists,CoJa Govt will arrest you!#IStandWithMaheshHegde
Realizing that their Unholy Alliance Government is on the death bed, CM @hd_kumaraswamy and @siddaramaiah have let loose State Police on Nationalists.
— Chowkidar C T Ravi ?? ಸಿ ಟಿ ರವಿ (@CTRavi_BJP) April 24, 2019
I urge them to stop playing "Neech Politics" & do something good for the People in the remaining days.#IStandWithMaheshHegde
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Mount Carmel College dress code faces criticism from students, sparks debate
Bengaluru: A campaign opposing the dress code at Mount Carmel College has led to discussions over whether such regulations amount to moral policing and restrict students’ freedom of expression.
The campaign, shared on Instagram by Collective Bangalore, referred to the code as “new”. The college principal said the rules have existed for years, and the guidelines bar students from wearing flip-flops, cargo pants, round or V-neck T-shirts and sporting coloured hair. Male students are also required to maintain short and well-groomed hair.
Students have raised concerns not only about the dress code but also about restrictions on movement within the campus and the cancellation of student elections. Three students told Metrolife that they faced uncomfortable checks at the college gate. A first-year female student said she was once sent home for wearing pants with pockets and, on another occasion, for a sleeveless blouse despite a shirt worn over it. A male student said the rules created “unwanted fear among girls” and added that he has been repeatedly asked to cut his long hair.
Opinions from faculty and administrators across other institutions remain divided. Joshua Samuel, principal of Baldwin Methodist College, said dress codes ensure decency and equality. He added that his students generally accept them. Y C Kamala, associate professor at Government First Grade College, Malleswaram, said a dress code was “necessary” during college hours to keep the focus on academics. She also acknowledged that the idea of “decency” is subjective.
Venugopal K R, former principal of University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, supporting uniforms said that they help reduce visible disparities among students from different economic backgrounds. He compared moderate attire in classrooms to lab coats, which he said promote discipline and concentration.
In contrast, S Japhet, former vice-chancellor of Bengaluru Central University, opposed mandatory dress codes, particularly in women’s colleges. He said dress is “a form of self-expression.” He also argued that restrictions in the name of decency amount to moral policing. According to him such decision, should be made in consultation with students, parents and alumni.
Some academics described dress codes as a form of surveillance. A journalism professor said rules rooted in vague ideas of decency often lead to micromanagement, while Rolla Das, assistant professor at a private university, said arbitrary restrictions tend to reinforce veiled patriarchy and have a greater impact on students from marginalised groups.
Drawing parallels with the hijab ban controversy, critics of strict dress codes have warned that such rules could infringe on fundamental freedoms. Supporters of the dress code argue that the step encourage discipline, equality and academic focus.
