Congress criticizes Karnataka BJP for silence on Parliament security breach
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Congress has strongly criticized members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state for their apparent silence and lack of condemnation regarding the recent security breach incident in the Indian Parliament. On Wednesday, two individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitors' gallery, while others staged a protest outside the Parliament building.
In an official statement posted on its social media account, the Congress stated, "The entire nation expresses shock over such a horrific incident and prominent breach of security at the Parliament of India. But, so far, the Karnataka BJP has not posted even a word condemning what happened at the Parliament."
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The Congress further questioned whether the BJP's silence indicated an acceptance of the party's failure or a justification for such terrorist activities.
ದೇಶವೇ ಬೆಚ್ಚಿಬೀಳುವಂತಹ ಘಟನೆ ಸಂಸತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದಿದೆ, ದೇಶದ ಭದ್ರತೆಯನ್ನು ಅಣಕಿಸುವಂತಹ ಘಟನೆ ಅದು.
— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) December 13, 2023
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Bommai turns down honorary doctorate, calls for rethink on awards to politicians
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has declined to accept an honorary doctorate from Haveri University, saying it is not appropriate to confer such honours on politicians or those engaged in self-motivated social service.
He said the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours in public life.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Syndicate members of Haveri University for deciding to confer an honorary doctorate on me,” Bommai, MP from Haveri, said in a statement issued on Sunday night.
“However, I have informed the Vice-Chancellor that I will not accept the honour. As I am engaged in public service, I do not seek any awards. I believe the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours. Therefore, I humbly reiterate that I will not accept the honorary doctorate,” he said.
Bommai said honorary doctorates should be awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished and significant service in a particular field over a long period.
“It is my personal view that it is not appropriate to confer honorary doctorates on politicians or those engaged in social service out of self-motivation. I request that this matter be reconsidered,” he added.
Recently, Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar proposed the constitution of an expert panel to regulate the awarding of honorary doctorates.
In a letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of public universities in the state, the minister highlighted the lack of standards in conferring such honours.
