Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan to be inaugurated by CM Siddaramaiah today
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the newly constructed Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan and Research Institute today at 3 PM. The event will take place near the Refugee Relief Center near Sumanahalli Circle.
In a tweet, CM Siddaramaiah said, "All of you, come in large numbers. Let us all remember and honor Babu Jagjivan Ram, who was the pioneer of the Green Revolution, the benefactor of the working class, and the proud Deputy Prime Minister of the nation.”
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Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan, which has been built at a cost of ₹3 crore, will be inaugurated today. The foundation for the building was laid during Siddaramaiah’s previous tenure as Chief Minister from 2013 to 2018.
The building is intended to be used for imparting science and skill development training to eligible candidates.
ಇಂದು ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ 3 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಸುಮನಹಳ್ಳಿ ಸರ್ಕಲ್ ಸಮೀಪದ ನಿರಾಶ್ರಿತರ ಪರಿಹಾರ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಬಳಿ ನೂತನವಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿದ ಡಾ|| ಬಾಬು ಜಗಜೀವನ ರಾಮ್ ಭವನ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಯನ್ನು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಲಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 13, 2024
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
