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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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
