BESCOM clarifies about last date of registration for Gruha Jyoti Scheme
Bengaluru: Amidst a large number of people thronging to register for the ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme, there is also uncertainty among many regarding the final date for registrations. Addressing this concern, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has provided clarification regarding the last date for registration, relieving the doubts of the eager applicants who may be anxious about missing out on an opportunity to enroll in the scheme.
The ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme, which provides 200 units of free electricity to all households in Karnataka, saw a significant increase as the figures doubled with 1,06,958 people applied for the scheme on Monday.
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Meanwhile, to alleviate the doubts regarding the last date of registrations, BESCOM in a press release stated that there is no deadline fixed for registration, and the consumers need not panic.
The registration process for the ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme is to be done through the Seva Sindhu government portal, which features a dedicated page specifically designed for this purpose (https:sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in). For additional information or assistance, consumers are can also reach out to their nearest electricity office or contact the 24x7 helpline at 1912.
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Protests against Waqf Act are political one-upmanship for Muslim votes, says Amit Malviya
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell head Amit Malviya has criticised the ongoing opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, calling it a "desperate attempt" by various Muslim leaders and organisations to claim ownership over the Muslim vote bank.
In a post on X, Malviya alleged that petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the Waqf Act, duly passed by Parliament are part of a larger political game aimed at presenting themselves as protectors of Muslim interests. "None of them wants to be seen distancing themselves from the issue," he wrote.
He specifically named AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), and Congress figures such as Imran Masood and Imran Pratapgarhi. According to Malviya, these leaders are trying to ensure their respective factions remain relevant in Muslim politics. “Owaisi is asserting himself so that Mahmood Madani’s faction doesn’t walk away with all the credit. AIMPLB doesn’t want to appear silent on Muslim issues. The others are simply trying to retain their party’s Muslim vote base,” he added.
Malviya also targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of fanning communal tensions. “Some so-called secular leaders, like Mamata Banerjee, have gone a step further by instigating communal riots,” he alleged.
He argued that it is the economically disadvantaged Muslims who ultimately suffer due to this political jockeying. “In this game of one-upmanship between competing factions, it is the poor Muslim who suffers, while valuable public time is wasted,” he said.
Malviya defended the Waqf Act, stating that it underwent a detailed consultation process, including a review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee. He added that multiple judicial rulings were taken into account before the law was passed.
Drawing a parallel with past contentious legislations, he wrote, “A similar storm was stirred during the passage of the CAA and the abrogation of Article 370, both of which withstood judicial scrutiny.”
Meanwhile, political tensions continue in West Bengal over the issue, with the Trinamool Congress blaming the BJP for Waqf-related violence in the state. The BJP, in turn, has criticised Mamata Banerjee for sharing platforms with Islamic clerics despite alleged attacks on Hindu minorities in Murshidabad.
