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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Bengal polls: RG Kar victim's mother files nomination as BJP candidate from Panihati
Kolkata (PTI): Ratna Debnath, mother of the raped-murdered RG Kar hospital doctor and the BJP candidate from Panihati, filed her nomination papers on Thursday.
She was accompanied by senior BJP leader and former Union minister Smriti Irani and district party leaders.
Speaking to reporters after filing her nomination, she said her sole aim is to oust the TMC regime in West Bengal, which, she alleged, would ensure women's safety in the state and prevent a recurrence of incidents like the RG Kar case.
Nearly a year and a half after the brutal killing of her 26-year-old daughter inside a locked seminar room of the state-run hospital in August 2024, Debnath agreed to contest the polls on a BJP ticket from her hometown Panihati after being approached by the party "to bring to light the truth behind the crime".
She is pitted against TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh and CPI(M)'s Kalatan Dasgupta.
