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The Karnataka government has mandated the use of Kannada for all administrative tasks, warning of disciplinary actions against non-compliance. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh emphasized that all government correspondence, meeting agendas, and official documents must be in Kannada, as per the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in files being returned for explanations.
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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Govt plans to get Musthaq to launch Dasara to counter RSS rhetoric on Constitution
Bengaluru: The state govt is actively considering naming International Booker Prize-winning Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq as the chief guest to inaugurate this year's Dasara festivities in Mysuru, hoping to hit several targets with the decision. If selected, Banu would be the first Muslim to inaugurate the state festival since renowned Kannada poet KS Nisar Ahmed in 2017 — during Siddaramaiah's earlier tenure as CM. Sources say there is also a proposal to have Deepa Bhasti, the translator of Banu's award-winning short story collection Heart Lamp, join her in inaugurating the festivities. Senior Congress functionaries say the move could carry a significant political message. "Choosing Banu would make an eloquent political statement in favour of secularism," said a senior functionary. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The proposal comes amid a heated national debate following RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call to remove the words "secular" and "socialist" from the Constitution's Preamble. "It would be a fitting counter to Sangh's rhetoric," said another Congress functionary. A high-level committee chaired by chief minister Siddaramaiah, on Saturday, authorised him to select a luminary to inaugurate the globally attended celebration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Siddaramaiah acknowledged that Pushpa Amarnath, former president of Karnataka Congress' women's wing, had suggested the honour go to a woman. He is likely to take a decision in a week or two. Amarnath confirmed to reporters that Banu is being considered. She said a joint inauguration by the author and translator would be "a great honour and recognition of women achievers". "I hope Siddaramaiah would see the significance of choosing Banu," she said. "No one is more suitable to inaugurate the Dasara this year than Banu, as she brought accolades to Kannada at the world forum." Amarnath said choosing Mushtaq would send out a "healthy message" especially at a time when "society needs values, and communal harmony should be upheld". "It is even more significant now since some forces are posing a threat to these values," she said. "They are talking of removing the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Preamble of the Constitution." Musthaq was unfazed by the political chatter surrounding her potential nomination but said: "I am yet to hear from the govt on this," she told TOI. Meanwhile, Kannada Sahitya Parishat president Mahesh Joshi said Banu has agreed to preside over the Sahitya Sammelana, to be held in Ballari in Dec, though she has yet to formally confirm. "As for presiding over the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, I am happy about it," Mushtaq said. "I have said that it is my duty to work for the Kannada cause. However, I need some time to decide on taking it up, as I want to consider some nuanced issues." Oblivious to the "political hullabaloo", the celebrated author said she remains "open-minded" to the idea of inaugurating Dasara, should the govt extend an invitation. Box Mahatma flavour at Dasara Following Saturday's high-level meeting, chief minister Siddaramaiah said: "Since Vijayadashami coincides with Gandhi Jayanti on Oct 2, I have asked officials to ensure the tableaux reflect the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary at the Jamboo Savari," he said, referring to the grand finale procession of Dasara.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Talking local, thinking national
Many years ago, during the early years of the IT boom, I spotted a signage in a Bengaluru medical shop that offered a 1 percent discount for those speaking Kannada. It struck me as a small nudge to learn the language of a city that had begun welcoming a large migrant population. Since then, the voices on either side of the linguistic divide have become more strident and uncompromising. It is indisputable that job seekers who move across the country contribute to the economy of the state they move to. The cross-country migrant population comprises both unskilled and highly qualified workers. In this milieu, publicised language disputes often involve educated employees pitted against locals providing basic services. Incidents of violence and demands of job reservation for locals are the fallouts. It is also true that for the vocal few who refuse to learn a new language, there are several professionals, students and homemakers who acquire proficiency in the language of the region where they work and live. Ultimately, a willingness to use the local language makes it easier to do business. More than ignorance of a local language, it is the recalcitrant attitude to bridging the linguistic gap that is galling. It's a sad commentary that prejudice and bias against people based on language and region thrive even among the educated classes. Languages sharing a common genealogy often suffer from bouts of sibling rivalry. While linguists theorise about the origin of languages based on historical evidence, unverifiable claims and counter-claims on superiority add to the political buzz. One of the objectives of the linguistic division of states was to promote and preserve the unique cultural identity of distinctive groups. However, this has also given rise to insularity and language vigilantism.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Another Scam In Karnataka's Valmiki Corporation? BJP Alleges Loan Fraud Worth Crores
The BJP has accused corporation officials of siphoning off crores by disbursing loans in the names of unsuspecting beneficiaries and then withdrawing the same using fake accounts. The Valmiki Development Corporation, already under scrutiny for a multi-crore scam, now faces fresh allegations of widespread irregularities involving fraudulent loans. The BJP has accused corporation officials of siphoning off crores by disbursing loans in the names of unsuspecting beneficiaries and then withdrawing the same using fake accounts. BJP leader Bangaru Hanumantu claims that hundreds of Valmiki community youths from Tumakuru, who applied for self-employment loans in 2019-20, never received them. When they reapplied in 2024-25, they were informed that loans had already been sanctioned in their names. Hanumantu alleges that officials forged signatures and withdrew Rs 2 lakh per beneficiary from a Bank of Maharashtra account in Kolar. In Tumakuru alone, 120 such cases have been reported, and similar instances are suspected in other districts. Vijaya Shankar Nayak, a Valmiki community member from Tumakuru, supported these claims, stating that none of the money was transferred to the applicants' personal accounts. Instead, all the funds were transferred to a Bank of Maharashtra account in Kolar. Nayak added, 'These individuals did not sign for the transfer; the officials forged their signatures. These people sign in Kannada, but the signatures for individuals like Maruti and Shashi were in English." The BJP has demanded immediate action against those responsible and has urged the Chief Minister to take accountability for these alleged fraudulent activities within the corporation. Earlier this month, the Enforcement Directorate had conducted searches against Congress's Bellary MP E Tukaram and three MLAs in Karnataka as part of a money laundering probe into the alleged Valmiki scam. It was learnt that the premises linked to Tukaram and the three MLAs were searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The three leaders being investigated by the investigative agency are: NT Srinivas, NB Reddy and JN Ganesh. It is alleged that the money was withdrawn from the Karnataka Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation funds and was spent in the Lok Sabha elections. The ED alleged that the cash siphoned from the Valmiki funds was used in Bellary constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. First Published: June 27, 2025, 15:11 IST
