Name your leaders who fought for India's independence: Mevani Challenges RSS
Bantwal : Gujarat MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani has challenged the RSS to reveal the number of its leaders who have given their lives for the independence of India. Mevani described those who are speaking about changing the constitution are anti-nationals.
Mevani was speaking at the 'Swabhimani Samavesha' organised as part of ' Save Constitution Campaign' at Sparsha Kalamandir at BC Road on Saturday.
Mevani stressed that we don not want the rule of Hindutva Corporates here. He urged all to come together and fight to form a secular government.
" Prime Minister Modi is reluctant to come to Karnataka. He only speaks of false development. Let him to come to Karnataka. He is also Gujarati and i am also Gujarati. Let us sit together in Karnataka and discuss about development" Mevani challenged Modi.
Actor, activist Prakash Rai who spoke on the occasion said BJP will never form the government in Karnataka. ' Wife of Mangaluru South BJP Candidate Vedavyas Kamath is seeking votes in the name of saving Hindutva. No one should use religion to seek votes. BJP is supporting rapists. First, it should stop that ' Rai urged.
K L Ashok, state committee member of ' Samvidhana Ulisi' campaign said that we don't vote for those who killed Gandhi and Gauri. Those who oppose Ambedkar and constitution have no right to rule our country. This is an election between hate and love and not between religions, said Ashok.
Student leader Richa Singh said party like BJP has only one agenda.They want to finish Loktantra ( Democracy) and implement Sangh Tantra ( Sangh rule). She called upon the 15 lakh youth voters who are voting for the first time to ensure that BJP does not come to power.
Senior activist Suresh Bhat Bakrabail presided over the event. D M Kulal, Haji Mustafa Kempi, Nirmal Kumar, Alwyn Colaco, Pushparaj Shetty, Vani Periyodi were present.
Event was inaugurated by releasing the book Red Alert. Umar UH welcomed the gathering. Ismath Pajeer compered the program.
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'Kantara 2' shooting will be banned if crew violated wildlife rules: Minister Eshwar Khandre
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre said on Monday that the shooting for Kantara Chapter 1, also referred to as Kantara 2, in Hassan district, will be banned and action will be taken if inspection, reveal that the film crew had violated rules, causing damage to wildlife or flora and fauna.
Sources said the locals have complained that the crew of the film starring Rishabh Shetty have been causing damage to the environment in and around Gavibetta, Herur village in Hassan district, by reportedly using explosives while shooting.
The crew have also allegedly ventured deep into the forest when the permission to shoot is restricted to the village grazing land.
“Farmers are already struggling with wild elephant attacks. Despite the Supreme Court’s directive to protect forests, officials have been negligent. Immediate action must be taken to prevent further damage,” warned a man in a video message, claiming to be a former Zilla Panchayat member. The unverified video is also being circulated on social media.
Meanwhile, replying to a question from reporters at the Vidhana Soudha, Khandre said the Hombale Films team had sought permission to shoot the film for 23 days on the edge of Gavibetta and the surrounding protected forest.
He said the Hassan Deputy Conservator of Forests has given conditional permission for this. “However, there are reports in the media that the Kantara team is using explosives during the shoot, which is disturbing the wildlife. As soon as I came to know about the matter, I have instructed the officials and have asked them to visit the place today (Monday) and inspect it,” said Khandre, who is also Bidar District In-charge Minister.
He said if the film crew violates the conditions and causes any damage to wildlife or flora and fauna, the officials can immediately stop the shooting and take action.
In the order issued on Monday, Khandre directed the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Forest, Environment and Biology to visit the shooting spot at the earliest.
Sources said the locals have also lodged a case at the Yesalur Police Station.
