Free speech in this country is a joke: Senior Journalist Nilanjana Roy
New Delhi: Indian Journalist, literary critic, and author Nilanjana Roy on Thursday said free speech in India has become a joke, amidst the debate over the fundamental rights of the citizens being seized in the current regime.
Taking to her Twitter account, Nilanjana wrote, “So I have a joke to share in honour of comedians and cartoonists who've been under pressure, in jail or facing cases lately.”
She further added “Free speech in this country." That's it. That's the joke.”
The tweet came hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected the bail plea of comedian Munawar Faruqi who was arrested on January 2 for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by making comments and comic jokes on Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
So I have a joke to share in honour of comedians and cartoonists who've been under pressure, in jail or facing cases lately.
— Nilanjana Roy (@nilanjanaroy) January 28, 2021
"Free speech in this country."
That's it. That's the joke. ??
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Karnataka bags second rank in implementing Central crop Insurance scheme
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government on Sunday said the Union agriculture ministry has awarded it a Certificate of Commendation for securing second rank among 'large states' in the overall performance in implementing PMFBY, a Central Crop Insurance Scheme.
The Chief Minister's Office shared the certificate issued by Muktanand Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) dated January 14.
According to the certificate, Karnataka achieved the second position for its performance during the Kharif 2024 and Rabi 2024-25 seasons.
The ministry appreciated the efforts of the State Government and its team of officers for the effective implementation of the crop insurance scheme, which aims to provide financial protection to farmers against crop losses.
The PMFBY is a Central flagship scheme designed to support farmers by ensuring timely compensation for crop damage due to natural calamities, pests and diseases, while also encouraging the adoption of modern agricultural practices.
