PFI leader' speech 'anti-national'; will take action, says Karnataka HM Basavaraj Bommai
Bengaluru, Feb 19: Terming a Popular Front of India (PFI) leader's speech as "anti national" and one with "hate", Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said he has asked police to take necessary action.
He was reacting to a speech by PFI General Secretary Anis Ahmed on "Popular Front Day" at Ullal near the coastal city of Mangaluru on Thursday, during which he hit out at the BJP government at the Centre and RSS.
Alleging that PFI would continue to be targeted while terming its arrested workers as "heroes", Ahmed called on followers and Muslims to boycott those collecting money for Ram Mandir, like they did for NRC, as it was "RSS' Mandir and not that of Ram."
"(He) has spoken against the country, against the nation, against the Constitution. It is an anti-national speech, hate speech, which is trying to create division among people of this country. Especially, he has talked about RSS, which is one of the most patriotic organisations in the country," Bommai said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said the PFI leader had talked about the Ram Mandir, despite the Supreme Court giving permission for its construction.
"...PFI has shown its true colours so many times...it is the most anti-national and irresponsible statement. I have asked the local police to take cognisance of the whole thing and take action," the minister said.
Ahmed said none of those coming to the homes and shops asking for money for construction of the temple should be given anything.
"....don't give even a single paise...because this is not the mandir of Ram, it is the mandir of RSS. Not even a single brick will go into the Ram Mandir from Muslims' money," he said.
Stating that RSS was without any doubt India's "real enemy", Ahmed even termed it more dangerous than cancer and COVID.
"RSS is such a virus for which there is no vaccine yet. We will get that vaccine and administer it at various places," he said.
Noting that there was no Hindu-Muslim problem in India and the only one was that of RSS, the PFI leader called on the people to know who was from RSS in their district or Mandal.
"...know who is from RSS in your district and Mandal, just try to know, just recognise...they are your real enemies," he said.
Ahmed alleged that riots and attacks were taking place against Muslims in various parts of the country despite the Muslims "giving away" the Babri Masjid land for construction of the temple and hit out at the community's intellectual leaders who had advocated giving it away and called them "bewakoofs (fools)".
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
