Conduct exams for 20,000 SSC posts in Kannada too, urges Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has raised objection for the examinations of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) being conducted only in English and Hindi, without an option to answer in regional languages, including Kannada.
He posted a series of tweets on Friday that the Central government is desperate to curb the regional languages especially in South India. “There seems to be sheer intolerance and even hatred towards the regional languages. There also seems to be a determination to destroy the three-language policy,” he has expressed ire in the matter.
Pointing out that the 20,000 selected candidates may be posted in any state, Kumaraswamy opined that an attempt was being made to ‘fill Karnataka and other South Indian states with Hindi people’.
He said that Karnataka representatives had two demands in the matter. “The SSC examinations should be conducted in Kannada too. The posts in Karnataka should be reserved for Kannadigas. The Commission should conduct the examinations only after implementing the changes,” the former chief minister demanded.
Kumaraswamy further said, “Conducting the examination in Kannada will benefit many worthy candidates in the state. Also, if Kannadigas are appointed for the posts in the state, the citizens will get service in Kannada,” and warned, “If the Centre fails to bring in the change, it will have to face the displeasure and pressure from Kannadigas.”
ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಆಯೋಗ (SSC) 20,000 ಹುದ್ದೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆಗೆ ಹಿಂದಿ-ಇಂಗ್ಲೀಷ್ʼನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಯನ್ನು ಯಾವ ರಾಜ್ಯಕ್ಕಾದರೂ ಕಳುಹಿಸಬಹುದು. ಕನ್ನಡ ಸೇರಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ಅವಕಾಶವಿಲ್ಲ.
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) October 7, 2022
ಹಿಂದಿ ಹೇರಿಕೆ, ಭಾಷಾ ತಾರತಮ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಇದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿ ಬೇಕೆ? 1/5 pic.twitter.com/upGS4AXwKE
ಕೇಂದ್ರ @BJP4India ಸರಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಭಾಷೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹತ್ತಿಕ್ಕಲೇಬೇಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಕೆಟ್ಟ ಹಠವಿದ್ದಂತೆ ಇದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡವೂ ಸೇರಿ ದಕ್ಷಿಣದ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಭಾಷೆಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇನ್ನಿಲ್ಲದ ಅಸಹನೆ, ದ್ವೇಷ ಮೈಗೂಡಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದೆ ಎನಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. ತ್ರಿಭಾಷಾ ಸೂತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಹೇಗಾದರೂ ಸಮಾಧಿ ಕಟ್ಟಲೇಬೇಕೆಂದು ಹೊರಟಂತಿದೆ. 2/5 pic.twitter.com/G7a0HTRiXK
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) October 7, 2022
ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ ತತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಡಳಿತ ನಡೆಸುವ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೇ ಒಪ್ಪಿಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲ ಎನ್ನುವುದನ್ನು ಇದು ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಹಿಂದಿ ಭಾಷಿಗರನ್ನು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಹಾಗೂ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ತುಂಬುವ ದುಸ್ಸಾಹಸವಷ್ಟೇ ಇದು.
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) October 7, 2022
ಈ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ 2 ಬೇಡಿಕೆಗಳಿವೆ.
1.ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲೂ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ನಡೆಸಬೇಕು.
2.ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರನ್ನೇ ನೇಮಿಸಬೇಕು.
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ಈ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ನಂತರವಷ್ಟೇ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಆಯೋಗ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ನಡೆಸಬೇಕು. ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲೇ ಪರಿಕ್ಷೆ ನಡೆಸಿದರೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅನೇಕ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ ಯುವಜನರು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಆಗಲು ಅನುಕೂಲವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. 4/5
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) October 7, 2022
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ನೇಮಕವಾದರೆ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ದೊರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ. ತಪ್ಪಿದರೆ, ಕೇಂದ್ರವು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಆಗ್ರಹಕ್ಕೆ ಗುರಿಯಾಗಬೇಕಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. 5/5#ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ_ಕನ್ನಡವೇ_ಮೊದಲು
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) October 7, 2022
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Karnataka: SP’s gunman among two arrested for extorting money from rice smuggler
Ballari (Karnataka) (PTI): An armed police constable serving as the district superintendent of police’s personal gunman, along with his accomplice, was arrested for allegedly extorting money from a rice smuggler, police said on Friday.
Devaraj, who had been serving as the SP’s gunman for the past four and a half years, was identified as the mastermind behind the incident.
Following an investigation, Devaraj and his accomplice Sairam were arrested on May 6, while efforts are underway to nab a third accused, Gadilinga, a practising advocate in Ballari, who is absconding, police said.
The matter came to light after a complaint was filed by Sharabappa, a habitual offender allegedly involved in illegal rice transport, they added.
According to police, the incident occurred on the intervening night of April 27 and 28, when a group of masked men intercepted Sharabappa’s rice-laden vehicles near the Moka forest area.
The accused allegedly introduced themselves as members of an “SP squad”, threatened to seize the vehicles and file criminal cases, and demanded money to avoid legal action.
Police said the accused initially demanded Rs 5 lakh and later extorted around Rs 3 lakh from the complainant.
Investigation revealed that Devaraj was the main person involved in demanding and collecting the money, while Sairam and Gadilinga were also involved in the offence. Sairam was allegedly involved in similar activities earlier as well.
Devaraj and Sairam were arrested under Sections 308(2) (extortion) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police also seized the extorted cash, the four-wheeler, and mobile phones allegedly used in the crime. Efforts are underway to trace Gadilinga.
Addressing a press conference, Ballari Superintendent of Police Suman D Pennekar described the incident as a serious offence that has tarnished the image of the police department.
"There is no official ‘SP squad’ or ‘DSP squad’ operating in the district. Such labels are often misused by impostors or corrupt individuals to commit extortion," the SP clarified.
She said no involvement of other police officers has been found so far.
Departmental proceedings have been initiated against Devaraj, and suspension proceedings are underway. The SP added that strict action will be taken against anyone involved in such offences.
Police said Sharabappa, the complainant, is a known habitual offender involved in illegal rice smuggling, and several cases have already been registered against him in the Moka and Peddihalli areas. A separate case has also been registered against him in connection with rice smuggling on the night of the incident.
Authorities are also exploring the possibility of initiating externment proceedings against him under applicable legal provisions.
The SP urged the public to report any extortion attempts by persons claiming to be part of an “SP squad”, assuring that the identity of informants will be kept confidential.
