Siddaramaiah lauds ‘Vartha Bharati’ for fearlessly delivering truth to people
Chief Minister releases 21st annual special issue of ‘Vartha Bharati’
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the 21st annual special issue of 'Vartha Bharati,' Kannada daily, at the State Finance Corporation office on Thursday.
Expressing his pleasure, Siddaramaiah stated, “It is with great pleasure that I release the 21st annual special issue of Vartha Bharati. For 21 years, through objective journalism, they have fearlessly presented the truth to the people. Vartha Bharati is committed to delivering news that is essential for society."
He acknowledged reading Vartha Bharati daily, praising its independent and fearless reporting. Siddaramaiah commended the newspaper for its editorials addressing burning issues and wished it continued success.
During the event, CM Siddaramaiah presented the first copy of the annual issue to Madan, and Sneha, students who represented readers of Vartha Bharati. NRI businessman Nasir Syed, Director of Samvahana Campaigns Pvt. Ltd., presented a memento to the CM on behalf of Vartha Bharati.
Siddique Beary, Director of Bearys Group, presented the book 'What is going on in Palestine?' written by A.S. Puthige, the Editor-in-Chief of Vartha Bharati, to the CM.
The event was attended by Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, Chief Minister's Political Secretary Naseer Ahmed, Senior Journalist Dinesh Amin Mattu, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister LK Atheeq, Private Secretary to CM Nellukunte Venkatesh, Chief Minister's Media Adviser K.V. Prabhakar, and partners of ESSEE Enterprises printing house, Shashidhar and Chandrasekhar, along with A.S. Puthige, Editor-in-Chief of Vartha Bharati.
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Hijab decision taken out of fear of Karnataka Muslim convention, alleges Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has alleged that the Karnataka government announced its decision on the hijab issue out of fear of the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on May 16 organized by Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations.
Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) state office, GP Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Thursday, Kumaraswamy said he respects all religions and has expressed his views on the issue on several public platforms in the past.
Questioning the timing of the government’s move, he said the Congress has been in power for three years and had taken no decision on the hijab issue during that period.
He alleged that the decision was taken only because the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ is scheduled to be held at Town Hall in Bengaluru on May 16.
“If the government had the courage, it should have taken this decision immediately after coming to power. Why did it remain silent for three years?” he asked.
Kumaraswamy accused the Congress of making the announcement to appease a particular community.
He further said the matter is still pending before the courts and claimed that an interim order relating to the hijab issue remains in force.
According to him, issuing such an order before the legal proceedings are concluded amounts to disrespect towards the judiciary.
Kumaraswamy also alleged that the Congress brought the issue back into focus after the Davanagere by-election results.
