2018 Karnataka polls: Congress reduces number of Muslim candidates, fields more Lingayats

coastaldigest.com web desk

April 17, 2018

As predicted by the political observers, the Congress party has reduced the number of Muslim candidates and increased the number of Lingayat candidates for the 2018 Karnataka assembly polls, compared to the 2013 polls.

The Congress, which recently released the list of 218 candidates, has given first priority to Other Backward Classes. As many as 52 OBC candidates have secured place in the list. The Lingayat candidates are second highest in number (48), followed by Vokkaligas (39), SCs (36) and STs (17). Muslims have secured only 15 tickets. The party is yet to announce candidates for six more seats.

Though a recent caste survey has revealed that Karnataka has more Muslim population than Lingayats, the Congress has fielded less Muslim candidates this time. In 2013, there were 19 candidates in the fray. This time their number is only 15.

In 2013, the Congress had fielded 44 candidates from the Lingayat community, including five from the Reddy Lingayats. For the 2018 polls, 48 Lingayat candidates are in the fray, including six from the Reddy Lingayat community.

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Congress has / will rule the country using expert's judgnement and analytical thinking. Although some corruption happened, when it comes public matter; they do care.

See other party members, they gave statement whatever comes from their mind, without thinking. They dont care whether it will hurt to any ordinary person or any community.

congress thinking Muslims votes are secured to their party, but this is foolishness for them. This election they are understood about who are Muslims and how to treat them on next election.

If lingayath don't get ticket, sure they will vote for BJP?

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Karnataka CM seeks Muslim leaders help to get details of Nizamuddin Markaz attendees

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April 3,2020

Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday held a meeting with Muslim leaders and legislators, seeking their cooperation in containing COVID-19.

In a press statement, the Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the Muslim leaders have agreed to give details of persons who visited Tablighi Markaz in Nijamuddin and has also assured that they will convince the attendees to undergo tests for coronavirus and also follow quarantine rules.

CM Yediyurappa also informed media that the Muslim leaders are also advising the members of their community to offer prayers at home and also to stay indoors to maintain social distancing during "azan".

Also, an appeal has been made to the Muslim community to cooperate with the health workers during the treatment.

The Karnataka Chief Minister also appealed the masses not to pay heed to any sort of rumours pertaning to COVID-19. "Let all of us strictly follow precautionary measures and win the battle over caronavirus."

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Pre-University students of Mangaluru catch up on lessons via YouTube

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May 23,2020

Mangaluru, May 23: In order to ensure that students do not miss out on their studies due to educational institutions being shut owing to the coronavirus lockdown, Dakshina Kannada Pre-university College Principles Association (DKPUCPA) is conducting online classes on YouTube for pre-university students.

The online lessons are shot by lecturers at St Aloysius College and the lectures are then uploaded on YouTube enabling students to watch them online.

"The whole world is currently in a crucial situation because of COVID-19, and because of the lockdown, all are forced to stay indoors. Usually, we used to conduct lectures in a class full of students, but now it is a new experience that we are providing the same information to students in their absence," Rajaram Rao, a lecturer said while speaking to news agency.

He said at present these classes are being conducted for second year pre-university students.

If any student has a doubt on any concept, he said they can contact the teachers. "At present, students also are getting information about the teachers who have uploaded the videos. All the information about the teachers is already being uploaded on the system so that they can contact the teacher," he said.

Dhanya, a student, hailed the DKPUCPA for the setting up of the online classes despite the prevailing situation.

"The teachers who have taught in these classes have taught very well, as if they are teaching right in front of us. It has been very useful for me during this time," she said.

The nationwide lockdown imposed to combat the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic has been extended to May 31.

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