K'taka to become first state to make reading Constitution's preamble mandatory in school, colleges
CM Siddaramaiah to launch program in Mysuru on August 29'
Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to unveil a initiative on August 29, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the Constitution of India. The program, which will be launched in Mysuru, entails the reading of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution across all educational institutions in the state, including schools, colleges, and universities.
Announcing this initiative, District In-charge Minister Dr. HC Mahadevappa highlighted the importance of instilling the values enshrined in the Preamble among the youth. During the inauguration of his new office at the Deputy Commissioner's premises in Siddharth Nagar, Dr. Mahadevappa, who also serves as the Social Welfare Minister, emphasized that Karnataka will become the first state in the nation to undertake such an initiative on a comprehensive scale.
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution underscores principles of justice, equality, and fraternity, pivotal ideals that shape the country's democratic framework. Dr. Mahadevappa stressed the significance of familiarizing the youth with the Preamble to cultivate responsible citizenship and foster unity. This program, he noted, aims to bridge differences and curb conflicts arising from linguistic, religious, or caste disparities.
In the pursuit of nurturing a harmonious society and ensuring that individuals do not merely represent a singular religion or community, the reading of the Constitution Preamble will be made obligatory across schools, colleges, and universities throughout Karnataka.
Dr. Mahadevappa explained the symbolism behind choosing August 29 as the launch date for the campaign. On this day in 1947, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, assumed the role of Chairman of the Drafting Committee and embarked on the monumental task of composing the Constitution.
The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, including Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr. KV Rajendra, City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth, Special Secretary to the District In-charge Minister N Ravikumar, Tahsildar Shivaprasad, among others.
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BJP will form govt in Bengal with thumping majority: Nabin
Mirzapur (UP) (PTI): BJP president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday voiced confidence that his party will form the government in West Bengal with a "thumping majority".
Polling is underway for 142 constituencies in the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, covering key districts, including Kolkata, Howrah and North and South 24 Parganas.
The high-stakes contest is being seen as decisive for the ruling TMC's bid for a fourth consecutive term and the BJP's push to form its first government in the state. The first phase held on April 23 recorded a high voter turnout of over 93 per cent, reflecting intense electoral engagement.
Speaking to reporters in Mirzapur, Nabin said, "The BJP will form the government in Bengal. We are winning the elections with a massive majority."
Earlier in the day, the BJP chief visited the Vindhyavasini temple and offered prayers. The rituals were conducted by his priest Acharya Agastya Kumar Dwivedi.
On his first visit to the district after assuming office, Nabin was welcomed by party workers at several places. At the temple, he was received by city MLA Ratnakar Mishra and District Magistrate Pawan Kumar Gangwar, who felicitated him with a traditional 'angvastram'.
After offering prayers for about 10 minutes amid Vedic chants, Nabin held a meeting at a hotel with local MLAs, including Mishra, Majhwan MLA Suchismita Maurya and Madihan MLA Ramashankar Patel.
Patel said Nabin emphasised strengthening the organisation and asked public representatives to focus on serving people in their respective constituencies.
Several party leaders, including district president Lal Bahadur Saroj, district vice-president Gaurav Umar, municipal chairperson Shyam Sundar Kesari, women workers and senior officials, were present on the occasion.
Elaborate security arrangements were put in place by the district administration for the visit, with multiple officers of circle officer rank deployed, officials said.
