Change we need, change we can: Youth Congress leaders

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February 2, 2011

Thokkottu, February 2: The top leaders of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Wednesday pledged to bring a change in Indian politics through opening the doors of politics for the youth, who dare to eradicate corruption from this country and there by restore the dignity of politics.

Large number of Congress workers from across the district converged at “Youth Awareness Convention” held at Thokkottu grounds, where their leaders vociferously lashed out at the "corrupt policies of Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa led government" of Karnataka and questioned the moral right of BJP high command to talk about corruption.

Addressing the crowd IYC President Rajiv Satav said the most urgent need of the time is change and youth of this country can surely bring it through active and effective participation in politics.

Calling upon the youth to enthusiastically enter politics through the Youth Congress, whose doors, according to him, are open for them irrespective of caste, creed and religion, Mr Satav stated that the positive use of youth power is very necessary for a desired change in Indian politics.

Pointing finger at the corrupt policies of Yeddyurappa government, he said: “Once the Karnataka had enjoyed numero uno position in the country in the field of development and science and technology. Yes, still it is enjoying the numero uno status, but, in corruption!”

He also criticised the saffron party's central leadership for backing the Karnataka government, although it is accredited as the most corrupt government in the entire country. “Once the BJP high command had spoken about the leadership change in Karnataka to save its face, but, after a closed door meeting with Yeddyurappa in New Delhi, they took a U-turn and shamelessly endorsed the most corrupt Chief Minister of the country,” he said adding that the CM might have threatened the high command of revealing their secrets if they went ahead with their plan to change the state leadership.

AICC Secretary and In-charge of IYC Jitendra Singh stated that it is impossible to cleanse politics if the young and non-corrupt blood did not flow into it in a greater quantity.

“Except the BJP leaders, no one is happy with the current politics, which is engulfed in corruption and confusion. To bring a change, which we need and we can, common man should join politics and re-establish the real spirit of democracy,” he said.

Applauding the effort of AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, for bringing a change in the party through introducing new election process within the party instead of old undemocratic practices, Mr Singh said this change would reflect in the country's politics in the years to come.

Pradesh Youth Congress President Krishna Baire Gowda called upon the party activists to work hard to attract large number of youth during its membership drive, which is going to begin soon across the state.

IYC membership drive in-charge in Karnataka Shanimole Usman, former minister B Janardhana Poojary, DKCC President B Ramanatha Rai, MLA UT Khader and a galaxy of leaders of the party were present on the occasion.

Prior to the convention a vehicle rally was conducted from Mangalore to the venue.

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April 10,2020

Bengaluru, Apr. 10: Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Thursday appealed to party workers to save the lives of people of the state and show solidarity with the people in need amid the coronavirus lockdown.

"Humble appeal to Congress party workers that the time has come to do our best to save the lives of people of Karnataka. Hospitals across Karnataka are running short of blood. This is a call for able-bodied to volunteer & donate blood. Let us show solidarity with people in need," Shivakumar tweeted.

With 16 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of confirmed cases in Karnataka reached 197 on Thursday, according to the state's Health Department.

India's total COVID-19 cases rose to 5,865 on Thursday, with 591 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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June 19,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 19: Mohammad Haneef Guddemane, a cattle trader, who was thrashed by the miscreants of Bajrang Dal while legally transporting cattle last weekend, today appeared before media and demanded appropriate action against the assailants.

The attack took place on June 14 at Urwa in the city when he was transporting four buffalos along with all necessary documents. The attack was also captured on a CCTV camp. 

The victim, who addressed a press conference today, said that it was not the first time he is transporting cattle as into animal and husbandry for years. 

“I had bought 10 she-buffaloes on June 13 from Ranennur and obtained certificate from the local government veterinary doctor after which the animals were brought to my village,” said Haneef, who is a resident of Jokatte on the outskirts of the city. 

He said that he was transporting four out of the ten she buffaloes he had bought to the slaughterhouse at Mangaluru on June 14 when a gang of around 15 members which intercepted his vehicles near Urwa police station dragged him out of the vehicle, rained abusive words at him, made blasphemous remarks about his religion, and hit him with a helmet besides kicking him. 

He said that three of the assailants were armed with sabre, iron rod and wooden sticks. 

"They also tied me to the vehicle and assaulted. They also attacked me with their arms but I escaped. Their plan was to kill me. Fortunately, the police reached the spot and the assailants escaped. However, they thoroughly damaged my vehicle and robbed Rs 7,800 I had with me. I got treated at Highland Hospital in the city," he stated.

Expressing shock over the soft corner approach of the police towards the assailants, he said that only six of around 15 attackers were booked by the police. 

“All the accused were let off by the police after registering petty cases. Ironically, the police had not recorded my statement. On the day of attack, they had asked me to sign on a paper. It contained the complaint written by themselves. Hence, on June 17 I visited the Urwa police station and recorded my statement,” he said.

He said that even though he has all the documents pertaining to the cattle that he had purchased, the police had registered false cattle theft charge against him. 

Former city mayor K Ashraf, Hyder, bother of the victim and Shamsuddin, Jokatte gram panchayat vice president were present at the press meet.

Also Read: Mangaluru: Bajrang Dal men thrash cattle trader after waylaying buffalo-laden vehicle

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July 19,2020

Belagavi,  Jul 19: In a heart-wrenching incident, a woman used a pushcart to take the body of her dead husband to the crematorium after she allegedly did not receive any help from relatives who suspected him to have died of Covid.

The woman and her son were seen pushing the body in the Athani thaluk of Belagavi.

The man had died two days ago at his residence and no family member apart from the close members attended the last rites due to the fear that he was COVID-19 positive.

It was later found that the deceased person was COVID-19 negative.

A total of 3,693 new COVID-19 positive cases and 115 deaths were reported in Karnataka on Friday, said the state health department.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state is presently at 55,115, including 33,205 active cases. While there are 20,757 recoveries, the death toll stands at 1,147.

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