BJP MP Bachegowda announces retirement from politics, criticizes BJP over rice to Karnataka
Bengaluru: BJP MP B.N. Bachegowda on Tuesday announced his retirement from active participation in electoral politics, marking the conclusion of his political journey.
Addressing a press conference, he cited his age and adherence to the principles outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the driving factors behind his decision.
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Bachegowda, at 81 years old, emphasized that the Prime Minister's guidance suggests retirement from party positions at the age of seventy. He also noted that the party leadership, including Prime Minister Modi, indicated that he would not be nominated for party tickets in the future, contributing to his choice to step back from active political involvement.
During his press conference, the veteran politician weighed in on the matter of providing essential food supplies. He directed criticism towards the BJP-led central government. He accused the Centre of neglecting Karnataka's interests, particularly in the realm of rice allocation. He expressed disappointment over what he perceives as injustice done to the state.
He criticized the stance of the union government, highlighting his stance that it is incorrect to not supply rice to Karnataka even if the state government promised the people of the state of giving money in place of rice. Bachegowda asserted that his opinion reflects that of a state MP.
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Students for Streeties urge Karnataka to scale up ABC, ARV programmes
Bengaluru (PTI): Students for Streeties, a student-led organisation, on Saturday urged the Karnataka government to scale up scientific dog population management through ABC and ARV programmes across the state, instead of investing heavily in dog shelters.
The appeal was made at a press conference here attended by representatives of animal welfare organisations and student groups, including All Paws Community, Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre (CARE) and Citizens for Animal Birth Control (ABC).
Actor Pooja Gandhi, through a video message, felicitated the Students for Streeties campaign and appealed to the Government of Karnataka to strictly implement the ABC programme.
Speakers said Bengaluru has remained free of human rabies due to strong systems such as a rabies helpline, ring vaccination and sustained ABC efforts. They stressed that community caregiving, coupled with robust ABC and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) programmes, is the most effective and humane way to address dog bites and rabies.
The panel referred to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s recent post on X reiterating the need to follow the ABC Rules, 2023, and avoid impounding dogs.
They appealed to the state government to file an affidavit in the court, committing to statewide ABC implementation and developing a model on the lines of Bengaluru’s programme.
They also said they would seek meetings with the chief minister and chief secretary, urging the government not to spend crores on shelters and instead tackle the issue at nearly one-tenth of the cost through proven ABC and ARV measures.
