Mangaluru: Republic Day celebrations held at Bearys Knowledge Campus
Mangaluru: The 74th Republic Day was observed with jest and patriotism at Bearys Knowledge Campus at Bearys Institute of Technology on Thursday. The function began with the unfurling of the national tricolor by Chief guest Dr. Lokesh K.M, Professor, Department of History, Mangalore University, Mangaluru. It was followed by saluting the flag and presenting the national anthem
Dr. S.I Manjur Basha, principal, BIT, Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal of Bearys Institute of Emerging Sciences, Ar. Khaleel, Principal of Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School and various heads of department.
Dr. Lokesh said, “Republic Day marks the adoption of India's Constitution and the country's transition into a republic on January 26, 1950, and urged the people to abide by the principles enshrined in our Constitution - justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
Dr. Manjur Basha, who welcomed the gathering, said, “Freedom in the mind, strength in words, pureness in our blood, pride in our souls, zeal in our hearts – let’s salute our India on Republic Day.” He added, “We shall be failing in our responsibilities as citizens of an Independent nation if we do not dedicate ourselves to the service of this nation and take the necessary steps for making Bearys Knowledge Campus dedicated to the service of the nation.”
Dr. Aziz Mustafa spoke about contribution of freedom fighters who gave their lives for the country. He also delivered the vote of thanks.
The event was coordinated by Mr. Safwan, physical director of BIT.
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Waqf Bill anti-secular, will snatch rights of Muslims: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday described the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as “anti-secular”, claiming that it would snatch the rights of Muslims.
Banerjee, speaking in the assembly, also said the Centre did not consult with states over the matter.
“The bill is anti-federal and anti-secular; it is a deliberate attempt to malign a particular section. It will snatch the rights of Muslims... The Centre did not consult with us on the Waqf Bill,” she said.
The chief minister added that “if any religion was attacked”, she would wholeheartedly condemn it.
Opposition parties have stridently criticised the amendments proposed by the bill in the existing Waqf Act, alleging that they violate the religious rights of Muslims.
The ruling BJP has asserted that the amendments will bring transparency in the functioning of the Waqf boards and make them accountable.
A parliamentary committee has been constituted to scrutinise the contentious bill.
