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
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Karnataka MLC Nazir Ahmed visits Ajman Ruler’s Court, Thumbay Medicity
Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.
At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.
As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.
Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.
Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.
