Kannada organisations stage protests against "imposition of Hindi"
Bengaluru, Sep 14: In protest against the "imposition of Hindi", Kannada organisations on Tuesday held a twitter campaign and picketing in front of banks in several parts of Karnataka, on the occasion of Hindi Diwas.
The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) has organised a Twitter campaign with hashtag "#StopHindiImposition" from 10 am to 10 pm on Tuesday, while its activists staged picketing in front of banks in different parts of the State.
KRV has tweeted pictures of its activists staging picketing in Sedam, Chincholi, Ron, Hungund, Hiriyur, Pandavapura, Bengaluru, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Chikkaballapura, Thirthahalli, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Kolar, Mandya and Dharwad, among several other places.
They submitted a petition to managers of the banks urging them to stop alleged Hindi imposition and to provide services in Kannada.
According to Arun Javgal, state organisation secretary of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), the intention behind conducting protests in front of nationalised banks is also to raise awareness among the masses and thereby tell the people of Karnataka about the way, "Hindi Imposition" has snatched thousands of jobs from Kannadigas in Banks operating in the state.
"Using the Taxpayers money from across the country and yet, giving undue importance only to Hindi in a multilingual country like India is something KRV opposes vehemently," he said in a tweet.
KRV state President Narayanagowdru T A termed Hindi Diwas celebrations as "anti-democratic and immoral".
"It (Hindi Diwas) is against the intent of the constitution which says all citizens are equal ," he said, as he called on all non-Hindi speaking communities and those Hindi speakers, who believe in equality, to oppose it.
Coming in support of voices against Hindi Diwas celebration, JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in a tweet said "Kannada is first in Karnataka. Hindi Diwas celebration is unnecessary. Let's not disturb the peace in multilingual India by imposing Hindi." Several other organisations like Karnataka Janaadhikaara Paksha observed it as 'Black Day'.
ಹಿಂದಿ ಹೇರಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಒಪ್ಪುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಹಿಂದಿ ದಿವಸ ಆಚರಣೆಯನ್ನೂ ಸಹಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಒಕ್ಕೂಟದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಭಾಷೆಗಳಂತೆ ಹಿಂದಿಯೂ ಒಂದು ಭಾಷೆಯಷ್ಟೇ. ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರಕಾರ ಹಿಂದಿಗೆ ʼಇಂದ್ರ ವೈಭೋಗʼ ನೀಡಿ ಅನ್ಯ ಭಾಷೆಗಳನ್ನು ಬೀದಿಪಾಲು ಮಾಡುವುದನ್ನು ಸಹಿಸಲಾಗದು.(2/4)
— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) September 13, 2021
ಹಿಂದಿ ಹೇರುವವರಿಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿರಲಿ. ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಭಿಜಾತ ಭಾಷೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾವಿರಾರು ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಘನ ಚರಿತ್ರೆಯುಳ್ಳ ಭಾಷೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ 6.4 ಕೋಟಿ ಜನರ ಹೃದಯಮಿಡಿತ. ನಮ್ಮ ಪಾಲಿನ ಮಾತೃಸ್ವರೂಪಿಣಿ. (3/4)
— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) September 13, 2021
ನಮ್ಮ ನೆಲದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯೇ ಮೊದಲು. ಹಿಂದಿ ದಿವಸ ಆಚರಣೆ ಅಸಮರ್ಪಕ ಮತ್ತು ಅನಗತ್ಯ. ಹಿಂದಿ ಹೇರಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಬಹುಭಾಷೆಯ ಭಾರತದ ನೆಮ್ಮದಿ ಕದಡುವುದು ಬೇಡ. (4/4)
— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) September 13, 2021
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.
