Number of woman police must increase in state: DCM Parameshwar
Bengaluru: With the increasing number of women in the state police department, the government is planning to increase it by 20 percent, stated Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar.
He was speaking after participating in the passing out parade held in Tumkur.
“The number of women enrolled in the police department has increased in recent times. Of the 250 woman IPS officers in the state, there are 20 women officers. Overall, 6 percent of women constables are working in the police department. We are planning to increase this number by 20 percent,” he said.
It is welcomable that graduates from various fields are picking up the police department today. Even postgraduates are also interested in joining our department. Of the 121 women who obtained training now, 16 have masters and 96 graduates.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
