BJP releases first list of 189 candidates for Karnataka Elections, names 52 fresh candidates
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently in power in Karnataka, released its first list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections on Monday. The ruling party in the state announced candidates for 189 assembly constituencies.
While the Congress party has only announced the names of 166 candidates for the second phase of elections, the BJP has revealed the names of candidates for the first phase. This move has given the BJP a head start in the election campaign as they aim to retain power in the southern state.
The party has nominated Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai to contest from the Shiggaon constituency. Both constituencies are in the state's northwestern region.
The announcement of candidates for the upcoming elections is a crucial step in the run-up to the polls, which are expected to take place in May 2023.
The state of Karnataka has been a battleground for political parties for many years, with both the BJP and Congress having previously held power. The upcoming elections are expected to be fiercely contested, with the BJP looking to consolidate its hold on the state, while the Congress seeks to make a comeback.
As the election campaign heats up, all eyes will be on the key candidates and their campaign strategies. With the BJP announcing its first list of candidates, the stage is set for an exciting battle in the upcoming assembly elections.
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SC notice to Centre on plea to include ayurveda, yoga in Ayushman Bharat
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking inclusion of ayurveda, yoga, and naturopathy in the national Ayushman Bharat scheme.
A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra issued the notice to the Centre and others on the petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay.
The plea, which sought inclusion of the practices in PM-JAY, also known as Ayushman Bharat, said the inclusion would allow a significant portion of the country's population to avail affordable healthcare benefits and wellness in various serious diseases, apart from providing employment to many working in the field of Ayurveda.
Ayushman Bharat, which was launched in 2018, has two main components -- PM-JAY and Health and Wellness Centres.
The former provides for a cashless health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh per BPL family every year.
The petitioner sought the scheme to be implemented in all states and the Indian healthcare systems.
"PM-JAY, that is, Ayushman Bharat predominantly covers and is limited to allopathic hospitals and dispensaries, while India boasts various indigenous medical systems, including ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, siddha, unani, homeopathy, which are rooted in India's rich traditions and are highly effective in addressing the healthcare needs of the present time," it said.
The plea claimed due to various "policies created by foreign rulers" and "individuals with a colonial mindset" India's cultural and intellectual knowledge, besides scientific heritage, had systematically eroded.
"These foreigners, motivated by a profit-oriented approach, have thoughtfully implemented many laws and schemes during the time of our country's independence that have slowly undermined our rich heritage and history," it alleged.
