Karnataka: BJP government’s help to Covid victims is still on paper only: D.K. Shivakumar
Bijapur: Accusing the BJP government led by Chief Minister, B. S. Yediyurappa of not extending any help to Covid victims of the State, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, D. K. Shivakumar has said that though the BJP government announced some compensation after the Congress exerted pressure, the announcement has not been materialized yet.
Addressing press persons in Sindgi town during his maiden visit to the district on Saturday, he said that the State Congress has launched a drive to tour the State not only to hear the grievances of people, mainly Dalits and oppressed classes but also to instill confidence among them.
“ We all know the Covid pandemic has devastated the lives of people mainly of Dalit community, Minorities and people working in the unorganized sector. Many people have lost their lives due to shortage of oxygen or beds in the hospitals after they contracted Covid. These poor people have received no help or financial aid from the BJP government. The Congress is holding a state-wide tour to hear their grievances to help them in all possible manner”, he said.
Mentioning about the plight of Dalits, he said that on the one hand they have suffered extensively because of the Covid, on the other, they still are facing long pending issues such as regularization of their cultivable land etc.
Later participating in an interaction session with Dalits, he again raised the issue of Covid and its effect on people. He said that over 1 crore people of the State have suffered because of the pandemic.
Praising Former Minister and Babaleshwar Congress MLA, M. B. Patil for offering affordable medical facilities to the Covid patients in his BLDE hospital, Shivakumar said that many other Congress leaders have also offered similar help.
He said that during the BJP government, neither dalits nor farmers are getting justice.
On the occasion, he allowed a few Dalit leaders to share their views. Dalit leaders alleged that the BJP government has stopped scholarship of Dalit students and no financial aid is given to them for higher education.
They announced that the Dalits are with the Congress if the party holds any event for helping the community.
A section of Dalit leaders demanded the Centre to accord National Award to Dalit writer, Siddalingaiah who passed away recently.
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Yadagiri court dismisses self-styled godman Mallikarjun Mutya bail plea in POCSO case
Yadagiri: The District Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Mallikarjun Muthya of Mahal Roja in Shahapur taluk.
Muthya, a self-styled godman is facing charges in a POCSO case lodged at Gogi Police Station, for alleged inappropriate behavior with a minor girl.
A video of the incident allegedly went viral over social media prompting the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights to register a suo motu complaint against him.
Muthya had filed anticipatory bail plea in the district court.
The District Sessions Court Judge Marula Siddharadhya, who heard the plea on Monday, rejected it.
According to reports, the godman is likely to approach the high court on Tuesday seeking a bail.
Mutya, who is believed to be around 26–27 years old, has gained popularity in recent years through social media platforms, on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
He is widely known as “Appaji” among his followers. According to local reports, he is revered by many devotees in North Karnataka and surrounding districts, who regard him as a “walking god” or a local deity.
He has become widely known over the past four years due to his active presence on social media and has drawn attention for his sometimes controversial “miracles.”
