Karkala theme park: HC issues notice to state govt on PIL to re-erect Parashurama’s statue
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court issued notice to the state government on Tuesday in connection with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) asking for a reinstallation of the bronze statue of warrior-seer Parashurama in the theme park in Karkala, Udupi district.
The 33-foot statue in the park had to be brought down a few months after installation in 2023.
Petitioner Uday Shetty Muniyal had asked the HC to direct the state government to re-erect the statue by issuing fresh tenders and engaging a reputed sculptor, reports LiveLaw. Further, he alleged that there had been a serious fraud in the construction of the statue, with brass being used in place of bronze, which would endanger public safety and violate public trust. Muniyal added that the upper portion of the statue, which was dismantled in October 2023, has been stored outside the park, leaving the theme park incomplete and hurting the sentiments of devotees.
A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi had directed the petitioner during an earlier hearing to deposit Rs 5 lakh with the High Court registry within two weeks to contribute towards reinstallation of the statue. Muniyal’s advocate Srikanth VK told the HC on Tuesday that the petitioner had deposited the money as directed and now sought an issuance of notice to the respondents by the HC.
Accordingly, the HC bench issued notice to the state government and adjourned the case for hearing to December 10.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
