Super-specialty hospital for Karwar is government’s responsibility: D.K. Shivakumar
Karwar: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday said that setting up a super-specialty hospital in Karwar was the state government’s responsibility, responding to a long-pending demand of the people of the region.
Speaking at the Karavali Utsava held at Ravindranath Tagore Beach in Karwar on Sunday night, Shivakumar said local MLA Satish Sail had repeatedly pointed out that residents were forced to travel to Goa, Udupi, or Mangaluru for advanced medical treatment. “We are with you, and we will work to ensure the people here get quality healthcare,” he said.
He said the people of Uttara Kannada had strengthened the government by electing five MLAs and that the government had delivered on its promises, including the implementation of five guarantees. “Your support has strengthened our hands, and we have stood by the commitments we made,” he said.
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The Deputy Chief Minister also announced that the government would frame a separate tourism policy for the coastal region to generate employment and curb youth migration. “Our aim is to create jobs at people’s doorsteps. A meeting in this regard will be held in Mangaluru on January 10,” he said.
Describing Uttara Kannada as a unique region, Shivakumar highlighted its Western Ghats, coastline, rich culture, literature, languages, traditions, and environment. He said the sea symbolised strength, livelihood for fisherfolk, and a major attraction for tourists.
Referring to the Karavali Utsava, he said the festival had not been held for the past seven years and that MLA Satish Sail and district in-charge minister Mankal S. Vaidya had insisted on reviving it this year. He credited the organisers for creating opportunities for local artists and others through the event.
Shivakumar said that while programmes often attract criticism, meaningful work endures. “Criticism fades, but work remains,” he said, adding that he had come to Karwar to stand with the people. He urged voters to strengthen the government further by electing more legislators in the future.
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People wrongly accuse me of appeasement; I am secular in true sense: Mamata
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday rejected allegations of indulging in appeasement, asserting that she is "secular in the true sense" and participates in programmes across faiths without discrimination.
She was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of ‘Durga Angan’, a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Town in Kolkata.
“People accuse me of indulging in appeasement, but it is not correct. I am secular in the true sense,” she said, adding that she attends programmes of all religions.
The Trinamool Congress chief did not identify the accuser, but the opposition BJP often charges her with appeasing the Muslims.
“You do not say anything when I visit a gurdwara, but start criticising me when I attend an Eid programme,” Banerjee said.
Banerjee also flagged concerns over the ongoing SIR process, alleging harassment of people and loss of lives.
“People are being harassed unnecessarily. Over 50 lives have been lost within a month during the SIR process,” she claimed.
“We will continue fighting to protect the democratic rights of people and are ready to lay down our lives for that,” Banerjee said.
