Mr. PM , there isn’t a pinch of sincerity in your body language
An open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Honourable Prime minister ,
I learnt that you are about to overtake all your political opponents with your strident 21 speeches instead 15 as per your earlier itinerary ; assume that this looks coincidental with the invasions of Parashuram round the earth to annihilate all of Kshatriyas
Sir, I’ve been in this country for the past 60 years, but I do not know whether any other prime minister has so frequently visited the state in a single year; hence your repeated visits to the state seem quite historic to me.
Its my wish that the state of Karnataka would benefit to the full extent from your repeated visits ; so sir, I request that the next time you visit Karnataka, do so with a bit more sincerity.
I also ask that you to speak to people along with your followers in a way that brings in respect for you. There is no need to shy away from knowing history and the current situation; Mr. Pm, it looks that there isn’t a pinch of sincerity in your body language.
The rift between the north and south is widening and there are economic , social, cultural and political reasons for this; as you might be aware the inclination towards formation of a separate southern federation of states is increasing day by day. There is no National water policy to resolve the interstate water disputes amicably, if you have any such policy in the works please do share with us.
Among 22 languages recognised constitutionally, 18 are North Indian and only 4 are from the South; 96 regional languages are yet to be recognised and furthermore 79 regional languages are on the verge of extinction. There is an urgent need for a National linguistic policy to retain and develop these dying languages. I request you to also share your vision and mission about the linguistically plural heritage of India
Respected sir , you’ve visited more than 60 foreign countries in the previous year , so now please explain to us how India benefits from frequent foreign visits and remove the skepticism in our minds.
How much of monetary resources had flooded in? How many jobs have been generated? If they’re not at a satisfactory level ,What are the reasons for it? We as citizens of this country understand that all this is necessary for democracy to stay alive.
Sir there is so much I want say to say but enough for now.I would listen to your speech and write to you again ; I am expecting more from your 21 speeches " Pradakshins " of Karnataka , please do not disappoint us
Regards
Dr. Purushothama Bilimale
Director
Kannada studies center
Jawaharlal Nehru university
New Delhi
( Translated from Author's original Kannada Post by LC Nagaraj )
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3 Indians arrested in Canada for shooting outside home
Ottawa (PTI): Three Indian nationals have been arrested by Canadian police on an anti-extortion patrol and charged after bullets were fired at a home.
Harjot Singh (21), Taranveer Singh (19) and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21) face one count each of discharging a firearm, and all have been remanded in custody until Thursday, the Surrey Police Service (SPS) said in a statement on Monday.
The suspects were arrested by patrol officers after an early morning report of shots fired and a small fire outside a home in Surrey's Crescent Beach neighbourhood, the LakelandToday reported.
On February 1, 2026, the SPS members were patrolling in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood when reports came in of shots being fired and a small fire outside a residence near Crescent Road and 132 Street.
The three accused were arrested by SPS officers a short time later, the statement said.
SPS’s Major Crime Section took over the investigation, and the three men have now been charged with Criminal Code offences, it said.
All three have been charged with one count each of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming. All three have been remanded in custody until February 5, 2026.
The SPS has confirmed they are all foreign nationals and has engaged the Canada Border Services Agency, it said.
One of the suspects suffered injuries, including two black eyes, the media report said.
Surrey police Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said on Monday that the suspect had refused to comply with instructions to get out of the ride-share vehicle and started to "actively resist."
"As we were trained, he was taken to the ground and safely handcuffed," said Houghton.
A second suspect with a black eye was also injured in the arrest after refusing to comply, Houghton said.
The arresting officers were part of Project Assurance, an initiative that patrols neighbourhoods that have been targeted by extortion violence.
Houghton said the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is also involved because the men are foreign nationals, and the trio may face additional charges.
It's not clear if the men are in the country on tourist visas, a study permit, or a work permit, but Houghton said CBSA has started its own investigation into the men's status.
Surrey has seen a number of shootings at homes and businesses over the last several months, but there's been an escalation since the new year.
