M Lakshman criticizes Pratap Simha's caste remark, promises development if elected
Mysuru: M Lakshman, the Congress candidate for the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency, has responded to a statement by parliamentarian Pratap Simha, saying, "I was born as an Okkaliga and grew up to be a vishwamanava." Pratap Simha had earlier questioned as to who had given the caste certificate to M Lakshman.
He defended his caste identity, displaying his Vokkaliga 3A caste certificate issued by the Mysore Taluk Tahsildar, and said that one's caste is not written on their forehead.
Lakshman criticized the BJP, stating that they are resorting to lies and falsehoods during the election campaign. He highlighted the need for communal harmony and unity among all castes. Lakshman promised to focus on tourism development and create employment opportunities in the IT sector if elected. He also pledged to work towards making the Mysuru-Kodagu constituency a model for development.
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He further added that the Congress government will be in the state for 4 years and he is committed to bringing more grants.
“Like BJP we do not indulge in communal and caste conflict. Congress does not have that tendency. We will work for the people without telling lies like the BJP,” he said.
City Congress President R. Murthy, District Congress President Dr. B.J. Vijaykumar, Muda President K. Marigowda, former MLA M.K. Somashekhar, leaders H.V. Rajeev, B.M. Ramu, Sitaram, Bhaskar L. Gowda, N.R. Nagesh, Girish of Seva Dal were present.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
