'Bosnia is always with Palestine' hundreds of protesters take to street in Bosnia against Israel
Sarajevo: In a display of solidarity with the people of Palestine and condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Sunday. The demonstration, held in Sarajevo's Bascarsija district, braved adverse weather conditions to voice support for Palestine, carrying flags and placards denouncing occupation and the tragic loss of life, particularly among children.
The protesters, undeterred by rain, chanted slogans and displayed a banner reading, "Palestine, you are not alone, Bosnia is always with you." The message resonated with the historical context, referencing the atrocities suffered by Bosnian Muslims during the 1990s massacres carried out by Serb soldiers.
The Bosnian conflict erupted in 1992, resulting in the loss of thousands of Bosnian Muslim lives. The Srebrenica massacre in July 1995, where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed, remains a stark reminder of the brutalities endured. The Bosnian protesters sought to draw parallels between their own history and the plight of Palestinians in the face of Israeli attacks.
Safija Tadefi, one of the organizers, highlighted the objective of raising awareness about the dire situation in Palestine and advocating for a ceasefire, an end to genocide, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing. She stressed the recurring need for peaceful walks to express solidarity with Palestine, calling on individuals in influential countries, especially the USA, to pressure their governments to intervene and halt the violence.
The protesters congregated in front of Sebilje fountain in Baščaršija and proceeded towards the center of Aria, where a humanitarian bazaar was organized. The initiative included efforts to collect donations for essential supplies, such as waterproof tents, to be delivered to Gaza.
Safija Tadefi emphasized collaboration with the organization Human Appeal, actively involved in providing aid in Gaza. The protest aimed not only to express support but also to contribute to humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering caused by the ongoing conflict.
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India progressing under PM Modi, Karnataka heading towards decline: Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru (PTI): Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has said while India is moving steadily towards becoming the world’s third-largest economic power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Karnataka is heading in the opposite direction under the Congress government.
Speaking at a programme to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, along with the Atal Award presentation and Good Governance Day celebrations, the JD(S) leader said Karnataka was once a model state for governance and development.
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“Karnataka was once synonymous with exemplary governance. It had adopted an outstanding development model and emerged as a leader for the entire nation. But under the Congress government’s administration, all these distinctions have been lost, and the State is now moving in the opposite direction,” Kumaraswamy said.
He alleged that the current dispensation has completely damaged the education sector, noting that Karnataka was once a frontrunner in education.
“Karnataka, which once ranked first in good governance, has reached such a state today. Frivolous politics is being played in a good State. Administration across all departments; including health, education, agriculture and revenue has deteriorated. People must now seriously introspect,” he said.
Asserting that the era of good governance must return, Kumaraswamy said people are fed up with the misgovernance of this government.
Bengaluru, once the IT-BT capital and a hub of education and technology, has seen its infrastructure completely deteriorate, he said.
"The state government lacks the mindset to accept even well-intentioned and expert advice. It has developed a culture of speaking irresponsibly even about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.”
Noting that the state has all the potential and capacity to move forward, the union minister said, “At a time when India is stepping forward to become the world’s third-largest economic power under Modi government, one wonders in which direction Karnataka is heading? It is moving backwards and sliding into decline.”
Remembering Vajpayee as “Ajatashatru”, a leader without enemies who rendered long and distinguished service to the nation, Kumaraswamy said leaders like Vajpayee are rare today.
“His contributions as External Affairs Minister, Leader of the Opposition and Prime Minister were immense. He was a visionary leader who took the BJP from just two seats to 170 seats in Parliament,” he added.
Expressing concern over growing unrest, he said, “Karnataka must once again become a garden of peace for all communities. There is unrest in society. When one looks at what is happening within families, it causes anxiety. While technology is advancing and economic strength is increasing, there is fear even in turning on the television in the morning. There is no peace of mind for anyone. It is for this reason that I have advocated teaching the Bhagavad Gita at the school level. Unfortunately, politics is being unnecessarily mixed into this issue."
