Construction of Gandhi Bhavan in each district: CM Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, October 02: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that in order to reach the Gandhian ideology to the youth, the government has decided to construct Gandhi Bhavans in all districts in the state.
Inaugurating the ‘Gandhi-150’ jayanti and the golden jubilee celebration of National Service Scheme, organized by the Karnataka Gandhi Memorial Funds, Information and Public Relation department and National Service Scheme at the Gandhi Bhavan here on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said that the land was identified in 16 districts for the Gandhi Bhavans and within next 15-20 days, land would be finalized in the remaining districts and a committee was formed under his chairmanship to construct the Gandhi Bhavans.
After constructing the Gandhi Bhavans, programmes would be conducted every day to educate the youth on Gandhian philosophy and employability skills, he said.
Committed to protect women
Gandhi had said that the freedom would get a meaning only when a woman walks alone in the midnight. In order to fulfill his dreams, the Coalition government has decided to take some stringent steps. In order to curb gambling, land mafia and chain snatching and other criminal activities, the police department was given free hand. Stringent action would be taken against those who disturb peace and harmony in the society, he said.
Receiving an award from Jayashri Trust, senior poet Bolwar Mahammad Kunh said that “there are no great personalities in the society to emulate by the youth. So, we have to give the examples of life and works of Gandhi without any choice. It is a tragedy that every individual has inclined towards a particular ideology and organization. As a result, we are prejudiced about the other persons and ideologies. So, it is very difficult to create a peaceful environment in the society”, he said.
Gandhi was killed as he was favouring the Muslims. But the reality was different. Gandhi was not in favour of any particular person, caste or religion. He was in favour of the humanity. But those who killed him had failed to understand the gist of his life, he opined.
Gandhi special editions of Janapada and March of Karnataka were released on the occasion and launched a photo exhibition on Gandhi. Former minister HK Patil, former union minister MV Rajashekaran, Gandhi Bhavan president Vode P Krishna, Gandhian Chennamma Hallikeri, Gandhi Bhavan honorary secretary Indira Krishnappa, Information department director NR Vishukumar and others were present.
No licence for liquor shops
“I have not directed anybody to give licence to liquor shops. Moreover, I have not received any proposal about it. But the media has been making false propaganda against me as ‘two-faced Kumaraswamy’. Media should analyse the past and the future before making any news”.
-HD Kumaraswamy, Chief Minister
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Mamata alleges EC playing 'nice game' for BJP, questions transfer of officers ahead of Eid
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the EC, alleging that senior administrative and police officers were being transferred ahead of the assembly polls at the behest of the BJP.
She warned that the poll body and the saffron party would be responsible if any untoward incident happens in the state.
Addressing reporters while announcing the Trinamool Congress candidate list for the 2026 assembly elections, Banerjee questioned the timing of the changes in key administrative posts, particularly ahead of Eid.
"Why are senior officers being transferred just before Eid? Are there plans to trigger riots before elections?" she said.
The chief minister alleged that the list of officers who were transferred was prepared at the BJP's office and the decision was merely implemented by the Election Commission.
She further alleged that some officials from outside West Bengal had been brought in to assist the BJP in the electoral process.
"They have brought in some people from outside the state to help the BJP," she said.
Accusing the poll panel of acting under political pressure, the TMC supremo said the EC was "playing a nice game on behalf of the BJP".
"They should directly campaign for the BJP," she said.
Banerjee also alleged that the transfers were aimed at facilitating the movement of money and arms for the BJP ahead of the polls.
"The officers have been replaced so that money and arms are smoothly transferred to the BJP without any hindrance," she claimed.
Warning of consequences if any incident occurs during the election period, Banerjee said both the BJP and the Election Commission would have to answer for it.
"If something untoward happens, the BJP and the EC will be responsible. If something goes wrong, then they should be answerable," she said.
The TMC chief also attacked the BJP over its political campaign in the state and accused the party of using central agencies against her government.
After the poll dates were announced on Sunday, the EC transferred Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty and Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena. It subsequently removed DGP Peeyush Pandey and Kolkata CP Supratim Sarkar.
The elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases, on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
