Youth ray of hope to cut growth of corruption'

July 9, 2011

hegde1

Kundapur, July 9: ''Youth power is a ray of hope to cut short the unrestricted growth of corruption. Youths should have zero tolerance towards corruption. Mass banning the corrupt people is the only solution to curb corruption,'' opined Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde.

Addressing students here at an interaction programme on “National Lokpal Bill and Controlling the Corruption” organised by the Bhandarkars Arts and Science College, Kundapur and Bhandarkars College Old Students Union at the College Auditorium on Friday, he said there is a need for strong campaign against corruption. There seems to be hope in this direction. Optimistic attitude against corruption should be inculcated among youths. Corruption is deeply rooted in society since its birth. The heights of corruption have stretched to extreme level. Youths should take the lead to curtail the growth of corruption. This is my 236th interaction programme with students. Greed over need is a sort of communicable disease. Youths should be contented with the income that is earned legally. The persons who are not elected by the people are not authorised to question the elected representatives for their fraud deeds. They are termed as unelected tyrants, he regretted.

Later interacting with the students, Hegde said “If UPA government agrees to include the remaining eight demands by the civil society, I will convince my fellow men in the team to drop the proposal of including Prime Minister and Supreme Court Chief Justice under the purview of Jan Lokpal Bill.

The UPA government is misleading people by only highlighting two issues, and sidelining the remaining other eight demands made by us. Executive, Judiciary and Legislature should have equal representation in the Lokpal Samiti as against government's demand to include majority of politicians.”

Replying to queries of media persons, he said the Lokayukta police have done a good job by filing chargesheet against Katta Subramanya Naidu's son. It should have taken place long back, however it was delayed owing to the stay order. The case has been filed against Katta, his son and the officials who supported them.

“The case will appear before court on Monday. They are planning to challenge it. We have to see the future course of action,” he added.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
March 28,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 28: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol on Ssturday said the coronavirus epidemic has reached the third phase and cautioned people defying the lockdown orders.

"Today the coronavirus epidemic has entered the third phase. By and large people are cooperating," he told reporters at Bagalkote.

The deputy chief minister said there were some people defying the lockdown orders by roaming in groups without wearing masks.

He said he has directed the district authorities to take stringent action against them.

Karjol also said the government has taken adequate measures for the treatment and prevention of this disease.

Steps have been taken for door-to-door supply of grocery items in Bagalkote, he added.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
July 19,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 19: Two flights with 346 stranded Kannadigas from Sharjah and Dammam landed at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) on Saturday night.

MIA officials said on Sunday that the chartered flight from Dammam landed with 178 stranded people, while an Air India flight from Sharjah landed with 168 stranded passengers under the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.

All the passengers on their arrival underwent health checkup and were sent for seven days institutional quarantine. They will undergo swab tests during the quarantine period, health officials said.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
coastaldigest.com news network
July 13,2020

Mangaluru, July 13: Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP of Dakshina Kannada, has appealed the chief minister to give nod to impose a week-long lockdown in the coastal district in the wake of mounting coronavirus cases.

Mr Kateel, who is also the president of Karnataka BJP, participated in a video conference with chief minister BS Yediyurappa along with Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh and district in charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary.

The final decision about the lockdown in the district will be taken following a meeting under the leadership of the deputy commissioner, wherein the elected representatives of the district will express their opinions.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.