Archbishop of Bangalore expresses gratitude to Siddaramaiah for elevating CDC to Corporation
Bengaluru: The Christian community in Karnataka has expressed its deep appreciation and gratitude to the Government of Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, for the historic decision to elevate the Christian Development Council (CDC) to the status of Christian Development Corporation. Additionally, the community extended sincere thanks to the government for the generous allocation of Rs. 100 Crore towards the progress and upliftment of the Christian community in the state.
The elevation of the Christian Development Council to the Christian Development Corporation is seen as a significant step that reflects the progressive and inclusive vision embraced by the Karnataka government. This move recognizes the invaluable contributions and specific needs of the Christian community.
The allocation of Rs. 100 Crore to the Christian Development Corporation is a commendable stride towards fostering comprehensive development within the Christian community in Karnataka. These funds will play a crucial role in implementing a wide range of programs and initiatives aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by the community. They will contribute to improving access to quality education, healthcare services, employment opportunities, and overall socio-economic growth. However, members of the community believe that an increased allocation of funds would have further benefited the marginalized and underprivileged, a press statement from the Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangalore stated.
Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, further expressed heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Shri. Siddaramaiah and the Government of Karnataka for their proactive approach in recognizing the contributions and aspirations of the Christian community. This gesture reaffirms the government's unwavering commitment to fostering harmony, inclusivity, and the overall well-being of all communities residing in Karnataka, the statement added.
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After arriving from Delhi, Shinde heads to his native village; Mahayuti meet likely on Sun
Mumbai(PTI): Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who returned to Mumbai from New Delhi on Friday morning, is travelling to his native village in Satara district amid continuing suspense over his successor a week after the assembly poll results.
Shinde had told reporters in New Delhi on late Thursday night that the next meeting of the Mahayuti alliance on government formation will be held in Mumbai on Friday.
However, the caretaker CM, who heads the Shiv Sena, is travelling to his native village Dare in Satara district in western Maharashtra and the meeting is now expected to take place on Sunday, the sources said.
The Shiv Sena leader has repeatedly said he would not be an obstacle in the government formation and abide by the decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the next chief minister.
Different viewpoints are emerging in the Shiv Sena over Shinde's place in the next government to be headed by the BJP, the biggest constituent in the Mahayuti, which posted a thumping win in the just-held assembly polls.
Many leaders in the Shiv Sena are asking Shinde to accept deputy CM's post if offered by the BJP. However, another section feels it wouldn't be right for him to accept No. 2 position after serving as CM for more than two-and-a-half years, the sources said.
"The government formation process will start after the BJP announces its legislature party leader," they said.
During his Delhi trip, Shinde had met Shah and discussed formation of the next government in the state. His deputies in the outgoing state cabinet Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP) had also met the senior BJP leader.
Talking to reporters in the national capital, Shinde called the discussion “good and positive”.
Shinde, Fadnavis and Pawar had also met BJP president J P Nadda.
