Amit Shah is not 'Hindu': Prof. Kancha Ilaiah
Bengaluru: BJP national president Amit Shah is not a Hindu. He belongs to the Bania community of Jainism, commented senior writer Prof Kancha Ilaiah.
He was speaking at seminar regarding the development of Dalits and Mahajans, organised by the National Confederation of Human Rights Organisations (NCHRO) at Benson Town in the City on Sunday.
"Only the leaders from the strong communities are ruling the country. Moreover, BJP's national president Amit Shah does not belong to the Hindu religion. Eventhough, he is ruling by misguiding people claiming to be Hindu and it is shameful," he attacked the BJP national president.
"Only Brahmins, Bania and the Kayastha races are benefiting from politics in the country. There is an urgent need for the quality and English medium education for Bahujan children. Also, the media is being controlled by the strong communities," he noted.
Speaking at the occasion, NCHRO National President Professor A. Marx said, "It is a tragedy that we are landed into a situation where we need to struggle to save the constitution. The Manuvadis, who did not participate in India's freedom movement, are now teaching patriotism. We will be safe only if the constitution is saved," he said.
NCHRO General Secretary Prof. P Koya, Vice President KP Mohammad Sharif, State President Advocate P.Balan, Secretary HS Mallesh were also present.
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Eight black-capped capuchin monkeys arrive at Bannerghatta zoo
Bengaluru (PTI): Bannerghatta Biological Park on Monday announced the successful import of eight black-capped capuchin monkeys from a wildlife facility in South Africa under an animal exchange programme.
The four male and four female monkeys (Sapajus apella) were imported from the Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa and arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport at around 9 pm on December 14, BBP said in a statement.
The exchange, carried out under a duly approved animal exchange programme, aims to strengthen conservation initiatives, enhance genetic diversity of the captive population, promote visitor awareness, and support scientific research, the statement said.
According to BBP officials, the import was conducted in strict compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Prior approvals were obtained from the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi, along with no-objection certificates from the State Chief Wildlife Warden, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
Import permits were also secured from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Department of Animal Husbandry, officials said.
"All animals were inspected and quarantined in South Africa as per the prescribed guidelines. In addition, advance no-objection certificates were obtained from the Animal Quarantine Services before importation," the statement said.
Upon arrival, the capuchins were placed in a designated quarantine facility and will undergo post-import health checks before being moved to the zoo premises for public display, officials said.
"This initiative underscores Bannerghatta Biological Park’s continued commitment to global conservation collaboration, scientific animal management, and compliance with national and international wildlife regulations," the statement added.
The exchange programme further strengthens BBP’s role in promoting best practices in ex-situ conservation and wildlife education.
