All districts to get Gandhi Bhavans in a year, CM Bommai says at Gandhi Jayanti event
Halls built in 23 districts of Karnataka; seven districts yet to get Gandhi Bhavans
Bengaluru: The Karnataka state government will complete the work of constructing Gandhi Bhavans in all districts of the state within a year’s time, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said.
“Already, we have constructed the Gandhi Bhavans in 23 districts. The government will get the halls constructed in the remaining seven districts by a year,” Bommai said on Sunday, inaugurating the Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti programme at the Mahadeva Desai Hall of the Gandhi Bhavan in the city.
The programme was held by the Information and Public Relations Department with the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi.
Renowned psychologist Dr C R Chandrashekhar was honoured with the state government’s Mahatma Gandhi Seva Prashasti for the year 2022 on the occasion.
Bommai, addressing the gathering, said, “The selection of Dr Chandrashekhar is an honour for the award too. The government will utilize his services for the welfare of the citizens.”
Speaking on other works of the government, the chief minister said, “Special programmes will be undertaken to promote khadi and rural industries and provide them with a better market for the goods produced. While rural development is extremely important, Karnataka is advanced in this field. Digitization is being implemented in villages too. Technological revolution is helping reach government facilities to the villages.”
Dr Chandrashekhar, who received the award, declared that he would hand the cash prize of Rs 5 lakh to National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans).
“My two houses, sites and an amount of Rs 1.09 crore received after my retirement will be given to Nimhans. Mental health is a highly neglected field and needs to receive greater attention,” said Dr Chandrashekhar, adding that Karnataka is a model to other states for work in the field.
Achievers in many fields were felicitated with the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Prashasti as a part of the Gandhi Jayanti programme.
Five books published by the Bengaluru Gandhi Bhavan and the book ‘Skills for Students’ by Dr Chandrashekhar were released by Chief Minister Bommai during the event. A book exhibition and sale was also held on the occasion.
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Vijay secures majority support, set to stake claim to form Tamil Nadu govt
Chennai: After four days of political uncertainty and intense negotiations in Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay is learnt to have secured the numbers required to form the government, sources said.
Supporters gathered outside Vijay’s residence in Chennai on Friday evening, raising slogans in support of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam soon after reports emerged that the party had managed to secure majority support.
Sources said Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar on Friday evening to stake claim to form the government. The meeting is likely to take place around 6 pm.
In its electoral debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK won 108 out of the 234 seats, dealing a major blow to the 62-year political dominance of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
However, Governor Arlekar had reportedly made it clear that the party would not be invited to form the government without proving a clear majority. Even after two rounds of discussions on Wednesday and Thursday, the Governor is learnt to have maintained his stand that letters of support from at least 118 MLAs must be submitted in the 234-member Assembly.
Apart from Vijay, TVK had the backing of 107 MLAs. Vijay had contested from Tiruchy (East) and Perambur constituencies and won both seats, meaning he would have to resign from one seat before taking oath. This increased the need for additional support.
Amid the political developments, five MLAs from the Congress party, which reportedly moved away from the DMK-led alliance, extended support to Vijay. Vijay also held discussions with leaders of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India.
The VCK, CPI(M) and CPI had so far been allies of the DMK. At the same time, political discussions intensified in the state over speculation that the DMK could even explore a post-poll understanding with its long-time rival AIADMK to prevent an alternative government from taking shape.
Reports had been circulating since Friday afternoon that the VCK and Left parties were likely to support Vijay. Sources later said that the VCK, CPI(M) and CPI agreed to extend the support of two MLAs each, helping TVK cross the required majority mark.
All eyes are now on the Governor’s next move and the official announcement regarding the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu.
