Siddaramaiah proposes essay competition for students on Gandhian thoughts
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked the state's Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa to organise an essay competition for students on the topic -"Concerns of the 21st century and solutions given by Gandhian thoughts."
In a letter to Bangarappa, the Chief Minister asked him to make quick arrangements to hold an essay competition by the end of this month for students from class-6 and above excluding class-10 and 12 students who would be appearing for their board exams.
"After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the country implemented his principles as much as possible. However, in recent times forces that promote hatred and violence, emphasise on centralisation by subjugating decentralisation, and take away rights of the downtrodden, Dalits, women, tribals, peasants, labourers and youth are becoming active," Siddaramaiah noted in his letter.
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He said those who did not take part in the independence movement are demeaning the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle.
The Chief Minister also pointed out that in recent times, 'big languages are swallowing small languages.'
"However, Gandhian ideology offers solutions to most of the challenges of our time. Hence, organise an essay competition, 'Concerns of the 21st century and solutions given by Gandhian thoughts," Siddaramaiah said in his letter.
He said this competition which could be organised for students in government, aided and private schools, colleges and universities would help students to learn about Gandhiji.
He also suggested rewarding winners and giving certificates to participants.
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Shreyas Iyer becomes most expensive IPL buy at Rs 26.75 crore, goes to PBKS
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (PTI): India batter Shreyas Iyer became the most expensive player in the history of IPL as Punjab Kings broke the bank to buy him for Rs 26.75 crore in the tournament's mega auction here on Sunday.
Iyer surpassed the record held by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore in the last auction.
Among others, Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh's consistency earned him a massive bid of Rs 18 crore, also from Punjab Kings via the Right to Match card, while South African speedster Kagiso Rabada was bought for Rs 10.75 crore by Gujarat Titans.
Iyer, the former Kolkata Knight Riders captain, started with a base price of Rs two crore.
Delhi Capitals had the bid at Rs 26 crore for him but PBKS raised the amount to get the player.
Chennai Super Kings started with the first bid for Arshdeep, whose base price was also Rs two crore.
Eventually, after an intense bidding war, the seamer was bought back by Punjab, who exercised the right to match option to complete the deal, having released him earlier.
This is the second time an IPL auction is being held outside the country after last year's event in Dubai.
