Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt pontiff Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami passes away
Hassan: Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami, pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt died on Thursday, due to illness. He was 73.
The seer had been suffering from ill-health for a couple of months. On Thursday morning, the doctor checked him at the Mutt and advised that the pontiff be admitted to hospital.
The seer was being treated at the Adichunchanagiri Hospital in Bellur Cross, but, passed away as he failed to respond to the treatment.
Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami was born in Varanga village of Karkala taluk on May 3, 1949, as Ratnavarma. He took charge of the Jain Mutt in 1970.
Known to have been a scholar in several subjects, including Jain Philosophy, Sanskrit and Kannada, he received the title ‘Karmayogi’ from former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the successful completion of the Mahamastakabhisheka in 1981.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
