Mangaluru: Hundreds of students under the aegis of All College Students’ Association on Saturday staged a protest asking to file a criminal case against the Expert College administration, principal and lecturers, for allegedly promoting a Goa-based student Navil Saldanha Fernandes to commit suicide.

“The Expert College’s administration, principal and lecturers are responsible for the suicide of Navil Saldanha Fernandes. Though Navil had clearly mentioned the reason in his death note, the police did not take this case seriously. No action was taken against the guilty,” the students alleged.

The leaders of the association demanded that the government and the police department must seriously consider the suicide cases that have occurred in various colleges in the district.

State adviser of the association, Justice Dinakar Shetty, All College Students’ Association President Bhatesh Alakemajalu, Nihal Rai, Hitesh, Lobo, Sushant Rodrigad, Majeed, Janan Shetty, Shari, Akash, Ashvit Adapa, and others participated in the protest.

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Bengaluru: Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao has demanded the expulsion of BJP MLA Muniratna from the party, urging the BJP to demonstrate its commitment to justice and fairness to the people of Karnataka.

Taking to micro blogging platform, X on Tuesday, Gundurao remarked, “BJP MLA Muniratna’s casteist comments against the Vokkaliga community have been confirmed by the FSL report submitted to the SIT. He not only demeaned the Vokkaliga community but also made derogatory remarks about the women of the community.”

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He further alleged, “It has been established that Muniratna is not only a casteist but also a misogynist. Despite this, the BJP continues to support him, proving yet again its anti-women stance. The BJP’s backing of Muniratna exposes its hypocrisy in claiming ‘Hindus are one.’”

Gundurao also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan, "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao," calling it "ridiculous" in light of the BJP’s alleged support for individuals accused of mistreating women. He urged the BJP to take action and protect the dignity of women and vulnerable communities in the state.

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