RSS marking houses of donors for Ram Temple, just as Nazis did, claims Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, Feb 15: Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday accused the RSS of marking houses of those who gave donations for Ram Temple in Ayodhya and alleged it was similar to what the Nazis did in Germany.
The RSS dismissed the allegations, saying they do not qualify for any response.
In a series of tweets, the JD(S) leader claimed that the RSS was born in India around the time Nazi Party was founded in Germany.
"It appears that those collecting donations for the construction of Ram Mandir have been separately marking the houses of those who paid money and those who did not."
"This is similar to what Nazis did in Germany during the regime of Hitler when lakhs of people lost their lives," Kumaraswamy tweeted.
He wondered where these developments would take the country to.
Quoting historians, Kumaraswamy claimed RSS took birth at the same time when the Nazi Party was founded in Germany.
"There are concerns on what will happen if the RSS tries to implement similar policies adopted by Nazis.The fundamental rights of people are being snatched away in the country now," the former Chief Minister alleged.
He claimed there was an undeclared emergency in the country as people cannot freely express their views.
Expressing his apprehensions about media's independence in the coming days, the JD(S) leader said what will happen if the media upheld the government's views.
"It is clear from the emerging trends that anything may happen in the country," the former Chief Minister stated.
When contacted, RSS media-incharge E S Pradeep said, "Kumaraswamy's comments do not qualify for any response."
It appears that those collecting donations for the construction of Ram Mandir have been separately marking the houses of those who paid money and those who did not. This is similar to what Nazis did in Germany during the regime of Hitler when lakhs of people lost their lives..
— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) February 15, 2021
A situation has been created where nobody can share their feelings. I do not know what will happen if media upholds the government’s views in the coming days. In such a situation it is difficult to guess what would be the fate of commonman..
— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) February 15, 2021
It is clear from the emerging trends that anything may happen in the country.
— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) February 15, 2021
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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.
