Kadaba, Moodabidri taluks inauguration on Nov 25: Minister UT Khader
Mangaluru, November 20: Urban Development and District Minister UT Khader said that Revenue Minister RV Deshpande would officially inaugurate Kadaba and Moodabidri taluks on November 25.
Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, he said that the government has released Rs 10 crore each for the development of basic infrastructure in these taluks. The Revenue Minister would inaugurate the Kadaba taluk at 9am, Indira Canteen at Bantwala at 11 am and Moodabidri taluk at 2.30 pm. On the same day, a meeting of the Revenue department would be held in Mangaluru in which MLAs, revenue officials of the district would participate to find solutions to various revenue related issues. Those who want solutions for the long pending problems could submit their applications in the deputy commissioner’s office well in advance, he said.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
