Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1: Muzrai Minister Kota Srinivas poojary
Here's what government has to say about opening Mosques and Churches in state
Bengaluru: Over two months after the nationwide lockdown was imposed due to the spread of Corona Virus, the Karnataka State Government on Tuesday decided that Temples in the state will be re-opened from June 1. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Karnataka CM Yediyurappa on Tuesday and the information was shared by Minister of Muzrai Department Kota Srinivas Poojary.
Poojary was speaking to reporters after attending the meeting at the residence office of the Chief Minister when he made the announcement. He added that all the temples under his department will be opened for public from June 1.
When asked about Mosques and Churches in the state and if that too will be opened, the minister added that Mosques and Churches were not under the jurisdiction of his department and that he can only answer things about temples that come under his department.
He further added that online services will be launched at 52 major temples under the Muzrai department wherein people will be able to make pre-bookings.
He also informed that Rs. 200 crore were allotted for the construction of housing unit at Pilgrimage site Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking about the re-opening of Mosques and Dargahs in the state, Secretary of Minorities Welfare, Karnataka, A B Ibrahim noted that a decision will be taken on the matter after the fourth-phase of the lockdown ends on May 31 and added that the decision will be taken in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ guidelines.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
