Minister Zameer Ahmed announces construction of Hajj Bhavan’s in three districts including Mangaluru
Bengaluru: The Minister of Minorities Welfare, Zameer Ahmed Khan has revealed a proposed plan to construct Hajj Bhavans in three or four districts including one in Mangaluru in the upcoming years. The aim is to provide benefits to individuals from the state who embark on the Hajj Pilgrimage.
Addressing the reporters after participating in the send-off program of the final batch of Hajj Pilgrims organised at Hajj Bhavan in Thirumenahalli in the city on Thursday, Khan expressed that, "MLC BM Farooq has informed that land has already been identified for the construction of Hajj Bhavan in Mangaluru. He will go to Mangaluru along with the Hajj Minister and inspect the site. If Hajj Bhavan is constructed in Mangaluru, it will be convenient for pilgrims to travel from Mangalore International Airport."
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On this occasion Municipal Administration and Hajj Minister Rahim Khan, MLC B.M. Farooq, State Hajj Committee President Raufuddin Akhiriwala, Executive Officer Sarfaraz Khan Sardar and others were present.
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K'taka HC criticises BJP MLA Yatnal for "half pakistani" remark, refuses to stay defamation case
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday expressed its disapproval of a statement made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, in which he referred to the State Health Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, as "half Pakistani."
A single-judge bench led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna declined to stay defamation proceedings initiated by Rao's wife, Tabbasum Dinesh Rao, under s. 499 and s. 500 of the Indian Penal Code. The court noted, “The statement directly attracts these provisions, contributing to the rise of defamation cases.”
During the hearing, the judge questioned the MLA’s counsel, stating, “Why make such statements? You cannot label a community this way; this is not the right approach.”
Yatnal's counsel, Venkatesh Dalwai, argued that his client’s statement was a response to one made by the minister in the public domain. However, Rao's wife contended that the remark was directed at her.
The court further observed, “Just because someone's wife is a Muslim, can you call him 'half Pakistani'? This is unacceptable.”
Dalwai also argued that the magistrate court had not followed proper procedure when taking cognizance of the complaint, as no notice was issued to Yatnal. The High Court agreed with this argument and indicated that it would instruct the Magistrate to reconsider the case, noting a procedural lapse.
The court is expected to release its order on Monday.
