Madikeri, August 23: Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader said that the district administration has identified around 42 acres of land in Madikeri and Somawarpete to rehabilitate the affected people in the natural disaster in the district.

Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, he said that the government would construct the houses using modern technology on war footing. Total 42 acres of land was identified at K Nidugane, 1st Monnangeri and Karnangeri in Madikeri taluk, and Takeri village in Somawarpete taluk. Details were being sought from each gram panchayat on available land. In coming days, the sites would be identified and houses would be constructed for the affected people. In order to identify the available land for this purpose, the government has appointed MK Jagadeesh as special additional deputy commissioner, he said.

“Magic cannot be done overnight. But the government has decided to construct the houses and develop the sites for the distressed people in shortest possible time. In order to avoid such natural disasters in future, a policy would be implemented against constructing house on hills. The government has decided to enact the Building Construction Act”, he said.

It is a testing time for the state government to handle the situation in Kodagu. But the government was committed to execute the decision. The government was for the people and it would not hesitate to spend whatever the amount it required, he added.

Deputy Commissioner Srividya and State Revenue department secretary Anbudas were present.



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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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