CPI(M), UDF seek comprehensive probe into bizman CJ Roy's death
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The ruling CPI(M) and the Congress-led UDF opposition in Kerala on Saturday sought a comprehensive probe into the death of Confident Group chairman C J Roy, saying that the facts behind the incident should be brought to light.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan, Rajya Sabha MP A A Rahim and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan were of the view that the reasons behind the death of Roy needs to be investigated.
Govindan, speaking to reporters here, questioned why central agencies were unable to act in a more humane manner when carrying out raids and other such activities.
He claimed that the raid on Roy's office continued even after his death.
Rahim said, in a Facebook post, that it should also be investigated whether Roy was a victim of the pressure tactics used by central agencies.
He also condoled the businessman's death.
Satheesan said there was a "mystery" behind the death of the businessman and sought a probe into the matter.
"It is not clear what kind of harassment he faced at the hands of the IT officials," he added.
Superstar Mohanlal also condoled the death of the businessman.
"The loss of my dear friend CJ Roy feels unreal and deeply painful. My heart goes out to his family in this time of immense grief.
"He was more than a friend, he will always be remembered with love and warmth," Mohanlal, who has acted in a couple of films produced by the businessman, said in a Facebook post on Saturday.
Roy had shot himself dead on Friday afternoon at his office in Bengaluru amidst an Income Tax raid, police there had said.
Roy's brother, Babu, had alleged that he might have taken the extreme step due to pressure from the central agency.
Babu reiterated the allegations on Saturday before reporters in Bengaluru.
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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.
