Bengaluru: Dalit leader Jigani Shankar dies of heart attack
Bengaluru: Jigani Shankar, a prominent senior Dalit leader renowned for his advocacy on behalf of backward communities, passed away at the age of 67 due to a heart attack on Friday.
Hailing from Jigani in the Bengaluru Rural district, Shankar held a significant position as one of the co-founders of the Dalit Sangharsh Samiti. He actively engaged in advocating for the progress and empowerment of Dalit communities and was widely recognized for his contributions to their upliftment. Shankar leaves behind his wife and three children.
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The demise of Jigani Shankar has elicited expressions of grief and condolences from various Dalit leaders. His passing is mourned as a significant loss for the forefront of leadership in the backward communities.
The final rites for Shankar were conducted at the family farm in Jigani on Friday.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
