Bengaluru, June 18: Karnataka State Minority Commission’s newly appointed president GA Bava said that the Commission would take stringent action against atrocities and harassments targeting minorities in the state.

Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, he said that some vested interests have been targeting the religious minorities and insulting them in social media. In some places, they were being targeted. The Commission would take action against such incidents, he said.

He would try to implement the Prime Minister’s 15-points programme and schemes of the Coalition government for the welfare of the minorities. In order to ensure quality education to the minority students, he would visit the government schools, he said. 

In order to study the condition of minorities and uplifting their condition, he would visit two districts every month and take up new programmes for their welfare, he said.

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Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.

Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.

An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.

Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.

Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.

The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.