DK Shivakumar invites Kannadiga NRIs' suggestions to Congress manifesto for K'taka polls
Bengaluru: Preparing for the assembly elections, Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Tuesday invited Kannadiga Non Resident Indians (NRIs) to share their suggestions for the party's manifesto ''Global Karnataka, Better Karnataka''.
Karnataka is likely to go for assembly polls by April-May next year.
''Kannadigas have made India proud by serving at the global level. The contributions of Kannadigas are unparalleled as many world leaders are recognising India through Bengaluru and Karnataka. But today, Karnataka has also got a stigma. We need to cleanse it and make our state and its identity proud,'' Shivakumar said in the video statement.
Insisting that Kannadiga NRIs should suggest as to how the state and its governance change for better, he said, ''I'm seeking advice from you to make Global Karnataka, a Better Karnataka.'' The KPCC chief also requested Kannadigas settled across the world to share their frank and fair opinions along with suggestions about the areas where the state needs to improve its functioning and also the ways how innovations can be incorporated.
Former State Congress president Dr G Parameshwara-led Manifesto Committee will finalise the draft. The party has shared an email id 'makekarnatakaproud@gmail.com' for people to share their suggestions for the manifesto.
Congress aims to come back to power by winning at least 150 out of 224 seats in the Karnataka assembly.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಪಾತ್ರ ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಅನಿವಾಸಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನದೊಂದು ಮನವಿ. ಬೆಟರ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, ಗ್ಲೋಬಲ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ಕನಸಿಗಾಗಿ ನಮ್ಮೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಿ.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) December 13, 2022
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Eggs safe for consumption, cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
New Delhi (PTI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has categorically dismissed recent claims linking eggs to cancer risk, terming them "misleading, scientifically unsupported and capable of creating unnecessary public alarm".
In a statement issued on Saturday, the food safety regulator clarified that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption and that reports alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances in eggs lack a scientific basis.
The clarification comes in response to media reports and social media posts claiming detection of nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) -- substances purportedly linked to cancer -- in eggs sold in India.
FSSAI officials emphasised that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of poultry and egg production under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
The regulator explained that an Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit (EMRL) of 1.0 µg/kg has been prescribed for nitrofuran metabolites -- but solely for regulatory enforcement purposes. This limit represents the minimum level that can be reliably detected by advanced laboratory methods and does not indicate that the substance is permitted for use.
"Detection of trace residues below the EMRL does not constitute a food safety violation nor does it imply any health risk," an FSSAI official said.
FSSAI said India's regulatory framework is aligned with international practices. The European Union and the United States also prohibit the use of nitrofurans in food-producing animals and employ reference points for action or guideline values only as enforcement tools.
Differences in numerical benchmarks across countries reflect variations in analytical and regulatory approaches, not differences in consumer safety standards, the authority noted.
On public health concerns, FSSAI cited scientific evidence indicating that there is no established causal link between trace-level dietary exposure to nitrofuran metabolites and cancer or other adverse health outcomes in humans.
"No national or international health authority has associated normal egg consumption with increased cancer risk," the regulator reiterated.
Addressing reports related to the testing of a specific egg brand, officials explained that such detections are isolated and batch-specific, often arising from inadvertent contamination or feed-related factors, and are not representative of the overall egg supply chain in the country.
"Generalising isolated laboratory findings to label eggs as unsafe is scientifically incorrect," the statement said.
FSSAI urged consumers to rely on verified scientific evidence and official advisories, reiterating that eggs remain a safe, nutritious, and valuable component of a balanced diet when produced and consumed in compliance with food safety regulations.
