My duty to speak up for people whenever it is necessary: Actor Prakash Rai
Bengaluru: Multilingual film actor Prakash Rai spoke in Kalaburagi on Sunday, emphasizing that he voices his concerns on behalf of the people when he deems it necessary, attributing his success in the film industry to the love of his fans.
During an interactive session and a performance of the play 'Gaayagalu' (Wounds) at the SM Pandit Rangamandira in the city, the actor addressed the media representatives. He stated, "I work in the interest of the people, devoid of any political bias. My career has flourished not just because of my talent but also due to the love and support of the people. Hence, I consider it my responsibility to advocate for the people."
Prakash Rai clarified that he does not hold any animosity towards any religion and believes it is unfair to label someone as anti-Hindu. He commented on a statement made by Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, saying, "Udhayanidhi Stalin's statement has been misconstrued. He questioned the need to eradicate untouchability in our society. What is objectionable about his statement? Those who are fostering communal hatred in society have no constructive alternatives to divert their efforts into."
The actor emphasized that religion and belief are matters of individual freedom and choice. He expressed the need for a harmonious society where everyone coexists peacefully, citing historical figures like Basavanna and Dr. BR Ambedkar as examples to follow in addressing social issues.
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Congress using hijab issue to pacify minority anger, alleges Karnataka LoP R Ashoka
Bengaluru: Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka has accused the Congress government of using the hijab issue to placate what he described as discontent among minority voters after the Davanagere by-election.
In a post on X on Wednesday, Ashoka alleged that the state government, instead of addressing issues such as price rise, corruption, farmers’ distress and law and order, was attempting to retain its minority vote base by reviving the hijab issue.
Referring to the 2022 dress code introduced by the BJP government, which prohibited hijab in schools and colleges, Ashoka said the Karnataka High Court had upheld the policy and emphasised the importance of discipline in educational institutions.
He questioned the Congress government’s move to revisit the issue and asked whether setting aside the court-backed policy to benefit one community could be described as secularism.
Ashoka further alleged that while the government was willing to permit hijab, it continued to prohibit saffron shawls.
He accused the government of dividing students on religious lines rather than treating schools and colleges as spaces of equality.
Drawing a comparison with Mamata Banerjee’s government in West Bengal, Ashoka claimed that excessive appeasement politics had harmed the state and warned that the Congress in Karnataka could face a similar political response.
He said voters in Karnataka would teach the Congress a lesson for what he termed “vote-bank politics” and for compromising constitutional and judicial principles.
