"Not just about RSS", says Siddaramaiah on use of govt spaces by orgs
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Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Cabinet's decision to bring rules on the use of public places and government premises for holding events was "not just about RSS," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday.
His remarks came a day after his led-cabinet decided to bring rules, apparently to check RSS activities, including marching on the roads and holding events in public places and government premises.
Clarifying on the cabinet's decision, widely described as a move against Rashtria Swayamsevak Sangh programmes, Siddaramaiah said, "It is not just about the RSS."
"Any organisation conducting activities without government permission is not allowed. This rule was actually brought in by the BJP under Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar," he said.
In 2013, the Shettar-led government had issued a circular, restricting the use of school premises and attached playgrounds for educational purposes only.
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UP: Over 60 people fall sick after eating prasad at religious ceremony
Kannauj (UP) (PTI): Sixty-two people fell sick allegedly after earing 'prasad' during a religious ceremony being held here at a private residence, officials said on Saturday.
The 'prasad' consisting of 'panchamrit' and 'panjiri' was distributed on Friday night during a 'Satyanarayan Katha' organised at the residence of Munna Lal Kashyap in Simuapur village, Kannauj.
After eating the 'prasad', several people's health began to deteriorate during the night. Initially, they were taken to private practitioners but eventually all of them were shifted to the district hospital, they said.
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Dr Akanksha at the district hospital said that 62 patients had arrived by 10.30 pm. Among them, 14 patients whose condition was critical were referred to the Medical College in Tirwa (in Kannauj district).
The remaining patients are currently undergoing treatment involving IV drips and medications. The condition of most patients is reported to be stable, officials said.
Upon receiving information about the incident, District Magistrate Ashutosh Mohan Agnihotri, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Swadesh Gupta, and Additional Superintendent of Police Ajay Kumar arrived at the district hospital.
The officials inquired about the patients' health and issued directives for their proper medical care.
