Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha Objects to MLC BK Hariprasad's statement on Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha Eshwaranandapuri Swami has expressed his disapproval of the recent statement made by MLC BK Hariprasad. Hariprasad's remarks, which indirectly criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, were criticized by the Swami during a religious gathering in Nagenahalli, Chitradurga.
Swami Iswaranandapuri, while addressing the gathering, urged leaders not to harbor jealousy and cautioned against making divisive statements. He particularly referred to Hariprasad's statement, which implied that Siddaramaiah had primarily focused on the development of the Kuruba community during his tenure. Swami Iswaranandapuri emphasized that Siddaramaiah had adopted an inclusive approach and had not engaged in caste-based politics.
The religious leader pointed out that when Siddaramaiah first assumed the role of Chief Minister, many of his cabinet members did not belong to the Kuruba community, which is Siddaramaiah's own background. He lauded Siddaramaiah for giving opportunities to individuals from various communities, including smaller and marginalized ones. Siddaramaiah was commended for being a champion for the rights of the economically disadvantaged, backward classes, Dalits, and women.
Swami Iswaranandapuri expressed concern that Hariprasad's statement could mislead the public and stressed the importance of addressing such issues to ensure that the truth is known to the people. Hariprasad's indirect critique of Siddaramaiah took place during a gathering of like-minded individuals representing Eediga, Billava, Namdhari, Deeva, and Backward Classes, which was held at Palace Grounds in Baengaluru.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
