‘It’s government’s responsibility to run governance without affecting citizen’s rights’
Mangaluru, July 02: Social worker, columnist and director of New Delhi-based Centre for Equality Studies Harsh Mander on Monday said that it was the responsibility of the government to run governance without affecting rights of the citizens and guide them to obey and maintain law and order.
Mr. Mander, who arrived in the city as part of the ‘Karwan e Mohabbat’ movement, addressed a press conference at city’s press club.
The noted writer said “In the past ten days, there has been a massive collective violation of civil laws in 20 places. In these cases, mobs carried assaults and murders especially on Dalits, women, Muslims and other minorities.”
“The police department must protect the citizen’s rights. But, it has become a matter of concern that such assaults are taking place under police observation. Several people are filming and broadcasting such incidents. At this point, whichever party is in power must protect the rights of citizens without any discrimination," he added.
He further said, “in Karavali (coastal region) the state government has the responsibility to protect and provide justice to the Hussainabba’s family, who was killed with the help of police by the same kind of group.”
“In a bid to inculcate confidence and alert the government, Karwan e Mohabbat movement is being organised across the nation,” he added.
The organisers of the Caravan e Mohabbat movement Job Dayal, Natasha Badhwar, Vidya Dinakar and others were present.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
