Former Rajya Sabha MP, KLE Executive Chairman Prabhakar Kore to get Padma Shri
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Bengaluru: Prabhakar Kore, Executive Chairman of the Karnataka Lingayat Education Society (KLE) and former Rajya Sabha member, has been conferred the Padma Shri in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the fields of education and literature.
A native of Belagavi district, Kore has been chosen for the prestigious civilian honour for his decades-long service in strengthening educational institutions and promoting learning. Those close to him say his vision for education and strong leadership played a key role in building KLE into a nationally respected institution.
In recognition of his work in the education sector, Kore was awarded an honorary doctorate by the prestigious Thomas Jefferson University in the United States, making him the first Kannada-speaking academician to receive this honour. Over the years, several national and international awards have come his way. The Karnataka government has also honoured him with the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award. In addition, Karnataka University in 2008 and Rani Channamma University in 2013 awarded him honorary doctorates for his contribution to education. The Padma Shri now adds to this list of recognitions.
Born on August 1, 1947, Prabhakar Kore holds a B.Com degree. He served three terms as a Rajya Sabha member from 1990 to 1996, 2008 to 2014, and 2014 to 2020. He was also a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council from 2001 to 2007.
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HD Kumaraswamy slams Ramanagara DC for ignoring his calls, vows to oppose land acquisition
Bengaluru: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday criticised the Ramanagara district administration, alleging that the district commissioner was deliberately ignoring his phone calls.
Speaking at an indefinite farmers’ protest held at Bhairamangala, Kanchuganhalli and nearby villages, Kumaraswamy said the Ramanagara DC was not responding even after seeing his mobile number. “The moment they see my number, they don’t take the call at all,” he alleged.
Issuing a strong warning to officials, Kumaraswamy said government officers should not commit mistakes under pressure from anyone. “Even after retirement, you cannot escape responsibility. Don’t betray the people by succumbing to pressure from ministers or MLAs of this government,” he said.
Kumaraswamy asserted that he would not allow the state government to acquire fertile agricultural land around Bidadi. “We will not allow even an inch of land to be taken. Not a single inch,” he declared, throwing a direct challenge to the state government. He said protecting the land of women farmers was his responsibility and urged them not to give up their land under any circumstances.
Assuring farmers of his support, the Union Minister said they need not be afraid. “I am with you. Governments come and go, but people are permanent. Governments must bow to public opinion. If not, people know how to teach them a lesson,” he said.
Kumaraswamy also alleged that some individuals were supporting the land acquisition move, which he termed dangerous. He accused the government of attempting to acquire highly valuable and fertile land at throwaway prices. “Some people have already created land banks in benami names to loot. They are cheating the people and the government. The day is not far when such people will be forced to stand on the streets,” he warned.
