“We should protect Hindu minorities” video of announcement from Bangladesh’s mosque viral
Dhaka: Amid the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, a video has gone viral on social media showing a man making an important announcement from a mosque loudspeaker. He urged everyone to protect Hindu minorities and maintain peace during these troubled times. This message was from the group "Students Against Discrimination."
The announcement, heard from the mosque, called on citizens to safeguard Hindu minorities' lives and properties from potential harm. The speaker said, "Dear Citizens, we, 'Students Against Discrimination,' request you to maintain communal harmony during this period of unrest. We should protect Hindu minorities. Protect their lives and their wealth from miscreants/evil forces. It is your responsibility, our responsibility, and everyone's responsibility. Let’s all be vigilant."
This plea for unity comes when false information and inflammatory content are spreading on social media, alleging widespread violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
The video has caught much attention and sparked discussions on social media, with many praising the initiative for its timely call to action. Authorities and community leaders are also emphasizing the importance of this message and are working to stop the spread of misinformation that could incite violence.
A Special Announcement on a loudspeaker from inside the Mosque in Bangladesh.
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 5, 2024
"Dear Citizens,
We 'Students Against Discrimination' are requesting you, during this period of unrest in the country, We all must maintain communal harmony. We should protect Hindu minorities.… pic.twitter.com/LUtSVWCZee
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Karnataka government employees demand return of Old Pension Scheme
Bengaluru: Government employees in Karnataka have urged the state government to scrap the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and bring back the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), The New Indian Express reported.
The demand was made by the Karnataka State Government Employees’ Association, whose leaders met senior IAS officer Uma Mahadevan on Monday and submitted a memorandum. The association asked the NPS Review Committee, headed by senior IAS officer Anjum Parvez, to recommend the reintroduction of OPS in the state.
Association president C.S. Shadakshari reportedly said the review committee has already visited Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana where NPS was revoked and OPS re-implemented. The committee is yet to submit its report, but has told the government it will do so soon.
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Shadakshari allegedly said NPS has been in force in Karnataka since 2006. He pointed out that West Bengal never adopted the scheme, while Andhra Pradesh and Telangana replaced NPS with a contributory pension model.
States including Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jharkhand have already scrapped NPS through cabinet decisions or budget announcements.
“Under NPS, 10% of the employees’ basic salary and DA, and 14% contribution from the state is credited to the employees’ fund. It constitutes 24% of the total which is non-withdrawable. This is invested in the share market and the final amount depends on the ups and downs of the market,” TNIE quoted Shadakshar as saying.
As per the report, he said that by limiting its contribution to 14%, the government could save up to ₹1.87 lakh crore annually if all vacancies are filled, strengthening the case for bringing back the old pension system.
