AAP denies Congress allegations of free scheme suspension in Delhi
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has vehemently refuted claims made by a defeated Congress candidate alleging the suspension of free electricity schemes in Delhi post the Lok Sabha elections. AAP's State Organizing Secretary, Mohan Dasari, clarified that all pro-people schemes, including free electricity and free travel for women, continue to operate in Delhi.
Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Dasari criticized the Congress for spreading misinformation out of frustration over their electoral defeat.
He said that the success of free projects in Delhi is attributed to resource mobilization and corruption-free governance. Dasari contrasted Delhi's model with the situation in Karnataka, where he said, free projects are implemented at the expense of loans, leading to rampant corruption and tragic consequences like suicides among contractors and officials.
He urged Congress leaders to learn from Delhi's governance model and focus on providing essential services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure, rather than resorting to false accusations. Dasari highlighted achievements such as improved education outcomes, access to quality healthcare, and efficient public services under the AAP government despite challenges from the central government.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
