Yediyurappa flags off 'Savarkar Rath Yatra' in Mysuru
Mysuru, Aug 23: Karnataka BJP strongman B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday flagged off the 'Savarkar Rath Yatra' here, aimed at informing people about V D Savarkar and the principles and values propounded by him.
The former Chief Minister also hit out at Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Siddaramaiah, a known critic of Savarkar, for his repeated remarks attacking the Hindutva icon.
Mysuru is the home district of Siddaramaiah.
"Through Savarkar Rath Yatra, we want to create awareness among people about Savarkar, his ideology, his sacrifices for the country and principles. It is to awaken patriotic feelings among people," Yediyurappa said.
Speaking at the event, he said, disinformation campaign is on against Savarakar and called on people to take his message to "every house and mind".
"Savarakar was a great freedom fighter. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had addressed him as Veer, but the disinformation campaign that is going on against him in Karnataka has pained me," he said, adding that it is an "unpardonable crime" to cause disrepute to a revolutionary leader like Savarkar for "petty politics".
Later speaking to reporters, Yediyurappa said it is not right on the part of Siddaramaiah and the post he holds to speak lightly about Savarkar, without knowing facts.
"The person who does not have an idea of religion, nation, is speaking irresponsibly forgetting that he is the leader of opposition and a former Chief Minister. It is not befitting to the position he holds. If he continues to speak like this people will teach him a lesson and that time is not too far away," he said.
The rath yatra, organised by Savarkar Foundation was launched by Yediyurappa on the premises of Sri Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple, near the Mysuru Palace here.
The yatra will tour Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts till August 30, the organisers said.
Member of Parliament from Mysuru-Kodagu constituency Pratap Simha said other than creating awareness among people about Savarkar, his life and ideals, the yatra has no other intention.
ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯವೀರ ಸಾವರ್ಕರ್ ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ, ಅವರ ದೇಶಭಕ್ತಿ, ಹೋರಾಟಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ವೀರ್ ಸಾವರ್ಕರ್ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನದ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದ ಸಾವರ್ಕರ್ ರಥಯಾತ್ರೆಯನ್ನು ಇಂದು ಮೈಸೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. pic.twitter.com/zTr9bAomXr
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Chhattisgarh: Two killed, six injured in centring frame crash at under-construction building
Raipur, Jan 11: Two workers were killed and six others injured when a centring frame collapsed during the laying of a slab at an under-construction building in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur on Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred in Vishal Nagar area on VIP Road where a multi-storey building is being constructed, Raipur Additional Superintendent of Police Lakhan Patle told PTI.
As per preliminary information, a slab was being laid on 8th floor of the building around 3:30 PM when the centring frame crashed and fell on the ground, he said.
"Eight workers who were trapped under the debris of iron bars and construction material, were evacuated and admitted to different hospitals. Of them, two succumbed to injuries in the hospital," he said.
Police had earlier said 10 injured workers were injured in the incident.
Of the six injured, the condition of one is stated to be serious, Raipur Superintendent of Police Lal Umed Singh said.
Soon after being alerted, police and district administration personnel rushed to the spot and launched a rescue exercise wherein State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was later involved, he said.
As per information, no worker is trapped under the debris but more clarity will be had after the debris is cleared over the next few hours, the SP said.
The under-construction project belongs to a private real estate firm, which has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to kin of each of the deceased, officials said.
Pradyum, a labourer, said he was working on the ground floor when he heard a loud sound of metals falling to the ground.
"Some workers fell from the top where slab laying work was underway. Some workers who were at the ground got trapped under the debris. I and others present got involved in pulling them out," he said.
Meanwhile, some workers, on condition of anonymity, said the site did not have safety measures.
Queried about this aspect, SP Singh said a probe will be conducted into safety protocols and action will follow based on the findings.
