Actor Chetan seeks apology from BJP for branding him as leader of ‘Naxal-inspired’ struggle
Bengaluru: Actor and social activist Chetan on Tuesday objected to his name appearing in the “chargesheet” released by the BJP against the Congress, in which he has been branded as the leader of “Naxal-inspired” struggle.
Speaking to presspersons, Chetan said: “I am working for the rehabilitation of the people of Diddhalli and I have done nothing to be branded as leader of Naxal-inspired struggle. I’m happy that because of my struggle, I was able to help in the rehabilitation of 3,000 refugees. I have worked legally, and I have not touched any armaments and my struggle is peaceful and non-violent,” he said.
The actor said: “I urge the BJP to delete the notion that Diddahalli struggle was a Naxalite-inspired one. I also seek an apology from Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and BJP State president B.S. Yeddyurappa, failing which I have no alternative but to fight legally.”
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
