"Kantaraju report aims for social justice": Jayaprakash Hegde
Udupi :Speaking at a cadre training program organized by the Karkala Block Congress in Pattonji Katte, Jayaprakash Hegde, the Congress candidate for the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency, emphasized the Kantaraju report's objective of providing social justice to the underprivileged within the democratic system.
He highlighted the report's aim to empower backward classes through a caste census of economic, social, and educational backgrounds.
Hegde expressed confidence in the report's full implementation under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's government, expecting success in the Lok Sabha elections.
Udayakumar Shetty, a Congress leader and former election candidate for the Vidhan Sabha constituency, praised the government's five guarantees, which he believes have empowered the economically weaker sections. He criticized the BJP's skepticism regarding these guarantees, stating that they have actually increased the flow of money in the state. Shetty emphasized the importance of the Congress candidate, Jayaprakash Hegde's victory for the benefit of the masses.
Bipinachandrapal Nakre, a District Congress Spokesperson, highlighted the State Bank of India's revelations regarding the BJP's alleged attempts to consolidate power through election bonds, which he believes undermines democratic principles. He stressed the need for Congress administration for clean and effective governance at the center.
The event also saw speeches by retired Municipal Commissioner Gopalakrishna Shetty, Block Congress president Sadashiva Devadiga, and other local leaders. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Bloc Congress Spokesperson Shubhada Rao.
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Dalit officer alleges harassment by senior officials in Civil Rights Enforcement Directorate
Bengaluru: An Inspector of the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) has alleged that Dalit officers are facing harassment from senior officials within the department that is meant to handle cases of atrocities against SC/ST communities.
Inspector T.R. Srinivas has made the allegations in a letter addressed to DCRE Director General of Police Umesh Kumar, which he has also shared with the media. He has also released a video reiterating the claims.
In the video, Srinivas has named DCRE SP Karibasangouda and DySP Maheshwaragouda, alleging that he was pressured to act in favour of upper-caste accused in certain cases. He further claimed that false complaints were accepted against him and he was harassed in the name of inquiry.
Srinivas also alleged that he was not officially relieved from duty in DCRE, but that SP Karibasangouda and DySP Maheshwaragouda created “fake documents” showing that he had been relieved, which he said was in violation of an order of the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal (KAT).
He said he had served for 20 years without any adverse remarks, but is now being targeted. “Working for Dalits and serving in the police department itself seems to have become a mistake,” he said, adding that Dalit officers are not receiving protection in the state.
He also alleged lack of transparency in the department and claimed that decisions are being dominated by upper-caste officials. In the video, he appealed to the government to intervene and prevent any untoward incident, warning that if the situation continues, responsibility would lie with the Chief Minister, Home Minister and the DGP.
Srinivas had been transferred from the DCRE last month, but had obtained a stay on the transfer from the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal.
Meanwhile, DCRE SP Karibasangouda has denied the allegations made by Srinivas.
