Deve Gowda doubts non-BJP alliance
Bengaluru, October 11: Former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda suspected the alliance of non-BJP parties as an alternative force against the BJP for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in the country.
Inaugurating a programme “Present System-Situation”, introspection, organized to mark the Mahatma Gandhi- 150 and birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan, at the Bharatiya Yatra Kendra here on Thursday, Deve Gowda said that it was the basic idea to bring together all political parties under one platform except BJP and Shiv Sena at the time of Lok Sabha election. As part of this, all non-BJP leaders were brought under a single umbrella during the formation of Congress-JDS coalition government in Karnataka. But he was doubtful about their unity for the Lok Sabha election, he said.
Amidst National Parties, the regional parties have been facing lot of problems. It was a big challenge to come together as a strong alternative force beyond all problems. But there was no need to disappoint. It was a good development that various socialist forces like Bharatiya Yatra Kendra have been trying to make it happen, he said.
Freedom fighter H.S. Doreswamy said that it was unfortunate that nowadays, incidents have been happening in the country to eclipse the humane personality like Mahatma Gandhi. At this situation, the organizers have been trying to introduce socialist thinkers like Gandhi, Lohia and Jayaprakash Narayan to the youth, he added.
Former MLA YSV Datta said that during emergency, lot of socialist leaders like H.D. Deve Gowda, Jayaprakash Narayan and others were jailed. Then the youth were ready to any sacrifice for the country. Such situation should be developed now, he said.
Nowadays, the elected representatives have the single agenda of getting power and travel in government vehicles. They would not get respect just for having power. The life and deeds of Mahatma Gandhi, Lohia and Jayaprakash Narayan who held personality above the power, should be the inspiration for the younger generation, he said.
Senior journalist Srinivas Raju said that the senior politicians should record their experiences to help the next generation. This would help the youngsters to understand the present situation in the state and plan for future. Personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and others had established their ideology and stood for it strongly despite various problems. They had never fought for political power. They had thought about taking the Indian society to a greater height in every moment. Their life should be a model to the youth, he said.
Freedom fighter H.S. Doreswamy was given JP Award on the occasion. ‘Varthamana’ written by former MLA YSV Datta was released. Former MLA B.R. Patil, Chitrakala Parishat President Dr. B.L. Shankar, Member T.A. Sharavana and others were present.
“BJP should stop torturing the Congress-JDS coalition government formed under the Constitutional framework. Let the BJP leaders allow the coalition government to function for five years and Yeddyurappa work as an Opposition Leader efficiently”.
- H.S. Doreswamy, Freedom Fighter
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
