Karnataka Minister NS Boseraju charges Centre with delay in establishing AIIMS in Raichur
Raichur (Karnataka), Oct 29: Karnataka Minor Irrigation, Science, and Technology Minister NS Boseraju on Tuesday questioned the central government's alleged delay in establishing an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here.
He claimed that despite multiple appeals and a "continuous satyagraha," the central government has not responded to the longstanding demand.
"The Karnataka government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, is unwavering in its commitment to bring AIIMS to Raichur. We have worked tirelessly, submitting numerous requests," Boseraju said in a statement.
According to him, Siddaramaiah has sent repeated letters to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and a dedicated team of AIIMS 'Horata Samiti' members, local MP G Kumara Naik, and district representatives had also met with the Union Health Minister in Delhi, advocating for Raichur’s case.
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Additionally, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has raised the issue in Delhi, strengthening the state’s stance on establishing AIIMS in Raichur.
"Yet, despite these efforts, the central government has shown little interest towards addressing the urgent need in Kalyana Karnataka (region). The Raichur District AIIMS 'Horata Samiti' (a committee fighting for the cause) has now completed 900 days of indefinite strike, with a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising the region’s collective appeal," he said.
The Minister urged the central government to immediately approve AIIMS for Raichur.
"The central government must immediately approve AIIMS for Raichur, a district that has aspired and waited patiently. Our struggle remains peaceful, but we are steadfast and committed – we will persist in this fight until AIIMS is sanctioned for Raichur," he added.
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Niqab incident: Nitish Kumar perhaps revealing his true colours, says J-K CM
Srinagar (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised his Bihar counterpart over the niqab incident and said that Nitish Kumar might be slowly revealing his true nature.
"Nitish Kumar, who was once considered a secular leader, may be slowly showing his true colours," Abdullah told reporters here on the sidelines of a function.
Abdullah said Kumar removing the face veil of a Muslim woman doctor was wrong and cannot be justified by any means.
"We have seen this kind of incident here several years ago. Have you forgotten how Mehbooba Mufti removed the burqa of a legitimate voter inside a polling station? That act was wrong, and this act (of Kumar) is also wrong.
"If the (Bihar) chief minister did not want to hand over the order to her (Muslim woman), they could have kept her aside. However, to humiliate her like this is totally wrong," the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said.
Kumar stirred a huge controversy after he removed the face veil of a Muslim woman at a function earlier this week.
