Udupi: Unauthorized door-to-door campaign of collecting data stopped in Kapu after video goes viral
Uchila/Kapu (Udupi): The unauthorized campaign of collecting data by ASHA workers that was started and backed by local police was stopped on Friday after a viral video triggered controversy on Thursday. The incident came to light when a video of this incident went viral.
A video of a woman speaking about the incident with the letter of details went viral across social media platforms on Thursday.
Locals in Uchila had expressed anguish over the ASHA workers visiting homes seeking details of all the members of the family without warranting any official letter or sealed document from the government. The people had protested against such a campaign and had refused to fill out the forms given by the ASHA workers.
“The ASHA workers visited our homes. When we refused to give the information that they sought, they threatened us adding that the police will come and take the information from us. They asked for our passport and bank details when we questioned them they could not give us satisfactory answers.” The woman in the viral video had claimed.
“We complained to the Gram Panchayath officials when these ASHA workers threatened us. They said they have not issued any orders for any data collection or survey. So if the officials have not sought any data or information, who are these workers collecting the data for?” the woman had questioned in the video.
The developments have triggered panic and confusion among the locals at a time when reports of the deletion of names from electoral lists are doing rounds. This has also collaborated with the confusion people have about the CAA and NRC regulations of the Centre.
When contacted, Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Nagbhushan Udupa clarified that the department has not tasked any of the ASHA workers to collect information or conduct surveys.
Following the controversy, a top official in the police department told Vartha Bharati that the campaign was stopped.
Among the details that were sought in the forms, the ASHA workers carried included Names, Educational details, Mobile Numbers, Email IDs, PAN cards, Passport Numbers, Aadhar Card, Vehicle Numbers, Gas connection numbers, and Landline numbers of all the members of the family.
The forms also asked people to fill in if they were vegetarians or non-vegetarians along with school details of the kids at home. Vaccine information, and bank details were also sought in the forms.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
