New Karnataka head of BJP: Dalit members continue to be neglected, says party leader Ramesh Jigajina
Vijayapura: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Jigajinagi has called the appointment of B.Y. Vijayendra as the new President of the Karnataka unit of the BJP as the work of members belonging to the higher sections of society, adding that the Dalit members have been neglected by the party high command.
Jigajinagi, who is the BJP MP from Vijayapura, told reporters in the city, "I have no desire to become the head of the state unit of the party and, therefore, do not envy Vijayendra that he has been given this position. In the last 75 years, however, people from prominent, wealthy and higher caste families have been getting priority. In contrast, we have never worked at helping Dalit leaders rise, which pains me."
The 71-year-old BJP leader added, "The party high command would have taken the decision regarding the new Karnataka President of the BJP after much thought. The leaders have made B.S. Yediyurappa's son for their own reasons."
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
