Freedom is not just about hoisting a flag: Kishore Kumar on Umar Khalid, justice
On Gurmeet Singh’s paroles, the actor contrasts Umar Khalid’s jail term with Gurmeet Singh’s paroles
Bengaluru: On India’s 79th Independence Day, actor Kishore Kumar used social media to share a message questioning the nature of freedom and justice in the country.
Posting on his Facebook account, Kumar juxtaposed images of self-styled godman Gurmeet Singh and jailed scholar Umar Khalid, urging people to think beyond symbolic acts.
In his post, he wrote:
"Freedom is not just about hoisting a flag.
It is about standing up,
for justice..
It is about raising our voice,
against injustice..
It is about questioning ..
It is about holding the responsible accountable..
For the sacrifices of millions of martyrs not to go in vain…"
One part of the image shared in the post depicted Gurmeet Singh, head of Dera Sacha Sauda, who was convicted of rape in 2017 and has been granted parole 14 times in the last five years.
Another part of the image showed Umar Khalid, a former JNU student leader arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Khalid has been in Tihar Jail since his arrest, with his trial yet to begin and multiple bail pleas rejected.
Through this post, Kishore Kumar highlighted the disparity in the justice system and suggested that true independence lies in holding the powerful accountable and ensuring justice for all.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
