U.T. Khader chosen for Scouts and Guides’ Highest National Award
Will receive Silver Elephant Award from President of India
New Delhi: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has been selected for the prestigious Silver Elephant Award, the highest national honour given by Bharat Scouts and Guides.
He will receive the award alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma and Dato Dr Mohamad Zin Bin Bidin, Chairperson of the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee. The award will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu.
The national award committee of Bharat Scouts and Guides said that the Silver Elephant is being conferred on Speaker Khader in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the organisation. Dr K.K. Khandelwal, Chief National Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, confirmed the announcement.
The award ceremony will take place on November 26 in Lucknow during the organisation’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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Karnataka's Bill against Hate Speeches conspiracy against Hindutva activists: Pramod Muthalik
Davanagere: Sri Rama Sene national president Pramod Muthalik has accused the state government of using the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill to target Hindus and to suppress Hindutva organisations and their leaders.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Muthalik said the Sene opposes the Bill. According to him, the government is bringing this legislation only to appease Muslim voters while selectively targeting Hindu voices.
He questioned whether it is wrong to speak against cow slaughter when the ban is already in force but violations still occur in many places. “Is it wrong to raise awareness among Hindus about love jihad? Is it wrong to oppose illegal construction of churches, mosques or encroachments on cremation grounds? Is objecting to religious conversions wrong?” he asked.
Muthalik alleged that the Bill attempts to silence anyone who questions or protests such issues. He said the move goes against the spirit of the Constitution framed by Dr B.R. Ambedkar and is aimed at weakening the Hindu community.
He urged BJP and JD(S) MLAs to strongly oppose the Bill in the upcoming session and ensure it does not get passed. The organisation will submit memorandums to all legislators and mount pressure, he added.
During the press meet, Muthalik tore copies of the Bill in protest. Leaders of Sri Rama Sene including Parashuram Nadavinamani, Yashavanth, Sridhar and Madhu were present.
