K’taka: Children with fever should not attend school, isolation for COVID +ve patients, says DKShi
Dy.CM issues new advisory to cap COVID cases in state
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar shared crucial decisions made during a cabinet sub-committee meeting aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. The meeting resulted in the approval of seven resolutions to tackle the ongoing pandemic effectively.
1. Health Monitoring for School-Going Children: Children displaying any health issues such as fever or cold are advised not to attend schools to curb the potential spread of the virus.
2. Home Isolation for COVID-19 Positive Individuals: Those testing positive for COVID-19 are mandated to undergo a seven-day home isolation period.
3. Establishment of Dedicated COVID Wards: The decision has been made to set up exclusive COVID wards in government medical colleges across all district hospitals in the state.
4. Compulsory Testing for Primary Contacts: Individuals exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, who are primary contacts of infected persons, will be subjected to mandatory testing.
5. Priority Vaccination for High-Risk Individuals: The government has decided to prioritize the vaccination of individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
6. No Restrictions on Events or Movement: Currently, there are no restrictions imposed on public gatherings, events, or movements, including New Year celebrations.
7. CT Scanning for Confirmed COVID Cases: The resolution emphasizes that only individuals confirmed to be COVID-19 positive should undergo CT scanning.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, through his social media account, urged the citizens of the state to adhere to these resolutions to collectively combat the spread of the coronavirus.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
