Minister Khader appeals people to make use of govt. programmes
Physically disabled distributed two-wheelers and other equipment
Mangaluru, July 15: Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader said that eligible physically challenged people should make use of the government programmes as the government has been introducing various programmes for their welfare.
Giving away two-wheelers and other equipment to the physically disabled beneficiaries at the zilla panchayat hall here on Sunday, he said that the government has been introducing various programmes to make the physically disabled self-reliant. So, the needy people should get the benefit. Physically disabled should not be deprived of modern technology. In order to help them lead a good life, the government has been giving required equipment like talking laptop, hearing aids and others, he said.
Two-wheelers were distributed to 91 physically disabled, talking laptops to eight visually challenged students, 15 wheelchairs, 50 hearing aids, one braille watch, 10 walkers, three waterbeds, 40 petty shops and others on the occasion.
ZP vice president Kasturi Panja, social justice standing committee president Janardhan, DHO Dr Ramakrishna Rao, woman and child welfare department deputy director Sundara Poojary, district children’s protection officer Usman, Mangaluru taluk panchayat president Muhammad Monu, physically disabled welfare officer Yamuna and others were present.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
