CM Siddaramaiah labels Kumaraswamy 'Manuvadi' over Bhagavad Gita curriculum push
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday took a swipe at Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, by calling him a "Manuvadi" after his alliance with the BJP, for seeking the inclusion of Bhagavad Gita in the curriculum for students.
The CM's dig came in response to Kumaraswamy's recent letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, requesting the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in the curriculum of students, as it will inspire and motivate youth to grow into responsible citizens from their student days and excel globally.
"After Kumaraswamy joined hands with the BJP for elections, he has become a Manuvadi," Siddaramaiah told reporters here after paying tributes to B R Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary here.
Remembering Ambedkar, Siddaramaiah highlighted his contribution to the Constitution and his relentless fight to provide social justice.
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The CM noted that Ambedkar, fed up with the social and caste system in Hinduism, and unable to reform it, accepted Buddhism.
He said, "Ambedkar, towards the end of his life, quit Hinduism and joined Buddhism. He had said -- he was born in Hinduism, but cannot die in Hinduism, because he could not reform Hinduism, despite several efforts, so he accepted Buddhism."
Meanwhile, reacting to the CM's comments, Kumaraswamy, speaking to reporters in Mandya, said Siddaramaiah's intention was to create a rift between communities.
"In what contest have I said? Have I asked for everyone to be converted? What is Manuvadi in it? His (Siddaramaiah) intention was to create a rift between communities. Is he a big Samajwadi (socialist)?... He has been enjoying power in the name of AHINDA (Kannada acronym for minorities, backward classes, and Dalits) for ten years. What has he done to the community?"
Responding to this, Shiddaramaiah, speaking to reporters in Hassan, asked what Kumaraswamy's contribution to Mandya (his Lok Sabha constituency) and Karnataka, being a union minister. He further asked what he did when it came to compensation for GST losses to the state and Mekedatu project.
Stating that he organised AHINDA, the CM further said all the five guarantee schemes are for the people, which includes AHINDA, poor, woman, working class.
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Gulf Medical University ranked in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Pharmacy
Dubai: Gulf Medical University has been ranked in the 351–400 band globally for Pharmacy & Pharmacology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
According to the university, this places it among a limited group of institutions worldwide recognized for academic performance in the field. Within the United Arab Emirates, it is one of five institutions offering undergraduate pharmacy programs to be included in the rankings. Regionally, it is among 32 Arab universities listed in this subject category.
The ranking is based on indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, and international collaboration.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad AlShorbagy, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, stated that the ranking reflects the academic structure, faculty contributions, and student performance within the college. He added that the institution aims to continue developing its pharmacy programs and research output.
Chancellor Prof. Manda Venkatramana said the recognition aligns with the university’s objective of strengthening its position in medical education and research. He noted that the institution plans to expand its academic and research initiatives in the coming years.
The College of Pharmacy at the university offers a curriculum focused on clinical training and research-based learning. The institution currently provides 45 accredited programs across disciplines including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Nursing, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, and Healthcare Management.
The university reports that its student body includes individuals from more than 100 countries.
