Why was former PM Deve Gowda not invited to unveiling of Kempegowda’s statue, asks JD(S)
Bengaluru: It was an insult for all Kannadigas that H D Deve Gowda, the only Prime Minister of India from Karnataka, was not invited to the unveiling of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda’s statue in the state capital, the JD(S) has said on social media.
In a post on its Twitter account, the party has expressed anger, “The BJP had invited the former Prime Minister while laying the foundation stone for the installation of the statue. Now, when the statue is to be unveiled, however, the government has sidelined him – why, we wish to know.”
It said that the event was not of merely local importance. “When the Prime Minister of India is visiting the capital for the launch of a statue of ‘Nadaprabhu’, a former Prime Minister ought to have been invited officially. Showing him such disregard has been an act of insult towards all Kannadigas,” the JD(S) has said.
“Everyone opines that the BJP government and the BJP leaders have sidelined the former Prime Minister for merely political reasons. The unveiling has been carried out like a party event,” the party said, adding that Nadaprabhu Kempegowda has been insulted by the action of the BJP.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has used the name of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda – who was an ideal leader since he treated all people equally – for political gains. The statue has been unveiled now, keeping in mind the upcoming elections in the state. This is extremely unfortunate,” the JD(S) opined in its tweet.
The party, however, also felt that the Karnataka government and local leaders of the BJP had misguided Prime Minister Modi. “Kannadigas have had the highest regard for Prime Minister Modi, but the BJP members in Karnataka have acted in a manner that would give him a black mark,” the JD(S) said.
The JD(S) stressed that Kempegowda was not anyone’s property, the state under a minister, or something that would be used for political benefits. “The Nadaprabhu is the pride of all Kannadigas, revered by all of us. Similarly, Bengaluru is everyone’s city; it is the lifeline of all Kannadigas,” the party reminded, stressing again, “The BJP government has forgotten this fact and insulted all Kannadigas.”
ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡರ ನಂತರ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಮಹತ್ತರ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿದ, ಕನ್ನಡ ನೆಲದಿಂದ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಆಗಿದ್ದ ಏಕೈಕ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ @H_D_Devegowda ಅವರನ್ನು ಶ್ರೀ ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡರ ಪ್ರತಿಮೆ ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ರಾಜ್ಯ @BJP4Karnataka ಸರಕಾರವು ಆಹ್ವಾನ ಮಾಡದಿರುವುದು ಸಮಸ್ತ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ಮಾಡಿದ ಅಪಮಾನ.1/7 pic.twitter.com/Zkr37zeSMl
— Janata Dal Secular (@JanataDal_S) November 11, 2022
ನಾಡಪ್ರಭುಗಳ ಪ್ರತಿಮೆ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಯ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಗೆ ಅಡಿಗಲ್ಲು ಹಾಕುವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾಜಿ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿಗಳನ್ನು ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸಿದ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಸರಕಾರ, ಅದೇ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿಗಳಿಂದ ಪ್ರತಿಮೆ ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆ ಮಾಡಿಸುವ ಸಮಾರಂಭಕ್ಕೆ ಅವರನ್ನು ಆಹ್ವಾನ ಮಾಡಲಿಲ್ಲ, ಯಾಕೆ? 2/7 pic.twitter.com/TWjZ5KJxrt
— Janata Dal Secular (@JanataDal_S) November 11, 2022
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EAM Jaishankar meets Jamaican PM, gifts over 10 BHISHM Cubes
Kingston (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and discussed ways to further deepen "political, economic and people-to-people cooperation."
Jaishankar also conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Holness.
"Pleased to call on Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM in Kingston. Conveyed the greetings of PM @narendramodi," Jaishankar posted on X.
"Discussed deepening our political, economic and people-to-people cooperation. Value his commitment towards further strengthening India-Jamaica relations," the post further read.
Also, the external affairs minister handed over 10 BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes as a gift to Jamaica.
"Formally handed over 10 BHISHM Cubes as a gift from India to Jamaica, in the presence of PM @AndrewHolnessJM, Health Minister @christufton and FM @kaminajsmith," Jaishankar posted on X.
"The BHISHM Cube mobile hospital system, designed for rapid deployment, will help Jamaica during disasters and emergencies. The gift of these cubes is a statement of friendship, a commitment to disaster preparedness, and an outcome of innovation," the post said.
Jaishankar arrived in Kingston on Saturday evening, marking the first leg of his nine-day tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at further strengthening India's strategic and cultural ties with the Caribbean nations.
Earlier in the day, he interacted with the Indian diaspora and discussed India's ongoing transformation in infrastructure, human development and technology-driven governance and entrepreneurship with them.
He also highlighted the cricket bond between both countries as India gifted a scoreboard to Jamaica.
A scoreboard was dedicated at Sabina Park in Kingston. It is the home of the Jamaica cricket team and is the only Test cricket ground in the Caribbean island nation.
The minister expressed hope that the new scoreboard would witness many memorable innings, including those symbolising the enduring friendship between the two countries.
Cricket has long been a strong cultural bridge between India and Jamaica, which is part of the West Indies cricket team.
Jamaican players, including Chris Gayle, Courtney Walsh and Michael Holding, have played a major role in shaping the legacy of West Indies cricket in the international arena, contributing to its dominance in earlier decades and its continued global appeal.
