Truth behind resignation of Minister N. Mahesh?
Bengaluru, October 11: The sudden resignation of Primary and Secondary Education Minister N. Mahesh in the Congress-JDS and BSP coalition government has raised the eyebrows of many and triggered a debate in the political circle.
In his press conference, he said that ‘I have given resignation to my position because of my personal reasons’. But his sudden decision has created various doubts in the state politics.
At a time when the selection of candidates for the by-elections to three Lok Sabha and two Assembly constituencies has become a hard nut to crack for the Congress-JDS coalition and the BJP, the resignation of Mahesh has again created a debate on the fate of the coalition government in the state. It is said that Mahesh took a sudden decision due to his differences with Chamarajanagar district Minister Puttaranga Shetty. However, Mahesh clarified that “I have a cordial relationship with him and he is a good person”.
Direction from BSP supremo
It is said that Mahesh has submitted his resignation following a direction from BSP chief Mayawati. In an interview last month, Mahesh had reportedly said that it was because of him, the BSP was existed in Karnataka. But the BSP local leaders have brought this to their party chief who in turn asked Mahesh to tender his resignation immediately. It is also said that she has also spoken to Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy over phone to accept his resignation.
Meanwhile, sources said that the BSP local leaders have complained against the inaction of N. Mahesh in strengthening the party in Karnataka after he became the minister. But the truth behind his resignation is not yet ascertained.
Sources also said that just before one hour of resignation of Mahesh, BSP workers in Chamarajanagar district have protested against cornering the minister in Dasara celebration.
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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.
