Actor Upendra floats new party
Bengaluru, September 18: Actor Upendra who celebrated his 51st birthday along with his fans, announced a new political party- Uttama Prajakiya Party- on Tuesday.
Upendra who celebrated his birthday at his house at Katriguppe, said that he did not celebrate his birthday after coming to film industry. His fans have been celebrating his birthday. “My birthday is my fans day and I have thought that it is the best day to announce the political party- Uttama Prajakiya Party (UPP). Ups and downs are common in politics. But if we work on our goals, success is sure”, he exuded confidence.
Actors birthday celebration
The fans celebrated the birthdays of actors Vishnuvardhan, Upendra and Shruthi by conducting blood donation camps, and entertainment programmes in the city on Tuesday.
Fans of Vishnuvardhan offered pooja to the tomb of their beloved actor and distributed food, Blood donation camp, entertainment programme, dental check up and eye donation camps were also conducted to mark the day.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
