No need to worry about border dispute; Mahajan report is final: Minister HK Patil
held a meeting with Kannada organisations on Saturday
Belagavi: Minister for law, parliamentary affairs and tourism, HK Patil, stated that Kannadigas need not worry about the cases in the Supreme Court regarding the border dispute, as Maharashtra's case is a constitutional matter.
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Presiding over a meeting with leaders of pro-Kannada organisations at the deputy commissioner's office on Saturday, minister HK Patil mentioned that the language dispute is also an election issue in Maharashtra. Therefore, there should be no concern about this.
The Karnataka govt agreed to form the Mahajan Commission, respecting the federal system of the country. Our stance is that the Mahajan report is the solution to the border dispute.
The minister clarified that it is the firm decision of the Karnataka state that if they agree, they should accept the Mahajan report; otherwise, the status quo should continue.
The harmonious life of Kannada-Marathi is a model for the entire country. Those who are making unnecessary noise should understand this and change their mindset, he suggested. Steps will also be taken to rectify the inconveniences faced by Kannadigas in the state of Goa.
In addition to taking all measures to prevent injustice against Kannadigas in Goa, this matter will also be discussed with the central govt, he said.
Some steps will have to be taken to withdraw the cases against pro-Kannada activists. The attention of the concerned will be drawn to it, he clarified.
Action to strengthen border schools
Border in-charge minister HK Patil assured that appropriate action will be taken after discussing in detail with the education minister, along with the Belagavi delegation, regarding the necessary steps to strengthen Kannada schools on the state's border, including Belagavi.
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Public allowed to view Vidhana Soudha
The Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru has been converted into a tourist attraction by providing access to the public. Similarly, action will be taken at the govt level to provide access to the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi.
Special funds provided for the celebration of the Belagavi Kannada Rajyotsava on the model of Mysuru Dasara will be examined. He instructed the officials of the Kannada and culture department to do more to provide encouragement to border artists.
While constructing a flyover at Channamma Circle, a large-sized Channamma statue will be installed. The minister said that a plan is being formulated for this.
Kittur Karnataka Sena President Mahadev Talwar, Abhilash, leader of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV- Praveen Shetty faction), Srinivas Talurakar, president of Sarvodaya Swayamseva Sansthe, Deepak Gudaganatti, district president of KRV, and pro-Kannada activist Mehboob Makanadar participated.
MLA Vishwas Vaidya, DC Mohammed Roshan, police commissioner Bhushan Borase, zilla panchayat CEO Rahul Shinde, superintendent of police Bhimashankar Guled, and pro-Kannada organisation leader Ashok Chandaragi were present.
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