No action against Kunhalikutty on skipping triple talaq discussion in LS: IUML
Kozhikode, Dec 30: The IUML, a key ally of the Congress-led UDF in Kerala, Sunday said it has received a "satisfactory" explanation from its MP - P K Kunhalikutty for abstaining from the crucial discussion and voting on the 'triple talaq' bill in the Lok Sabha and that it was not contemplating any action against him.
In a statement, party supremo Panakkad Hyderali Shihab Thangal said he was "satisfied" with Kunhalikutty's explanation on the matter.
"Since the party is satisfied with his explanation, there is no need for any action against him. The controversy on the matter should end keeping in mind the party's interest," he said, adding at the same time, people's representatives need to exercise caution and function in a responsible manner and ensure such incidents are not repeated.
Discontent was brewing in the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) over Kunhalikutty's absence from the discussions on the bill.
Kunahalikutty, is the party general secretary and MP from Malappuram.
Thangal also said party MPs have been directed to hold talks with other UPA allies and like-minded parties to ensure the defeat of the bill when it is taken up in the Rajya sabha on Monday.
Talks in this regard are going on in Delhi, he said.
Another party MP, E T Muhammed Basheer, had voted against the bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Kunhalikutty, considered a powerful IUML leader, had told media in Dubai Saturday that he had to skip the discussion and voting to attend an important meeting of the governing body of party organ "Chandrika" and it was not intentional.
The MP also refuted media reports that he had abstained from the discussion to attend a marriage of a businessman.
Meanwhile, activists of the PDP Sunday took out a march to Kunhalikutty's residence in Malappuram district, demanding his resignation from the Lok Sabha for hurting the sentiments of the community over the issue.
Workers of the Indian National League (INL), part of the ruling LDF, had taken out a march to his house on Saturday.
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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.
