PM Modi failed to keep up his promise on Women Reservation Bill: Apsara Reddy

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February 27, 2019

PM Modi failed to keep up his promise on Women Reservation Bill: Apsara Reddy
Bengaluru, Feb 27: All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Apsara Reddy has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had failed to keep up his promise of getting Women Reservation Bill passed in the Parliament though he is completing five year term in the office.

“Just speaking about women empowerment is not sufficient, it should be practically implemented so that women gets voice to raise in the Parliament and Assemblies,” the first transgender to be appointed as AICC National General Secretary said.

Talking to UNI Kannada Service here, she said that passing of the Women Reservation Bill would have ensured 33 per cent reservation for fair sex in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. “But the Bill is still in the cold storage despite BJP making a promise before 2014 General election to get it passed,” she added.

Ms Reddy said “by appointing me, a transgender, to the top post, AICC President Rahul Gandhi has proved that Congress is true to its saying protection and empowerment of women should be the top priority.
I don’t think that I was appointed to the post to get political mileage, but to send a message that top posts in his party is open for all and not restricted. Anybody, be it a Woman, a transgender or belonging to minority section, can be appointed depending on their capability to serve the society. It also sends a message that everybody should been equally in the Society”.

Ms Reddy was a Journalist, a Social Worker and was AIADMK National Spokesperson. She was with BJP before joining Congress.

She said that number of transgender in the country was more but most of them don’t have Vote ID cards. They should be encouraged to enter politics and lead a meaningful life.

Referring to entry of Priyanka Gandhi into politics, she said that “her entry and appointment as AICC General Secretary has given a boost to womenfolk to work hard for the party’s success in the General election. High Command will decide about from where she will contest for the LS election. Her entry into politics is really encouraging womenfolk in the party and those women who want to enter politics.”

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Yediyurappa appeals for support to 'Janata Curfew'

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March 21,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 21: Appealing for support to the Prime Minister's call for observing 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday to contain the outbreak of COVID-19, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has asked people not to come on roads immediately after the end of curfew time as it can nullify the measure.

Noting that people have extended both moral and societal support to this unique curfew, he said "Now, my appeal to people on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji is, don't come on roads and out of your dwellings immediately after nine in the night when curfew time ends. Remain settled in your houses and bungalows avoiding all public appearances on roads and other public places."

"Your coming out in open can nullify the 14-hour measure to contain the spread of virus. As a co-operation to authorities and the society, please remain indoors and stay with your near and dear ones," he said in a release.

Calling for "resolve and restraint" to fight the virus, the Prime Minister during his address to the nation on Thursday had asked the entire country to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday.

Calling for a 'Janata curfew' on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, Modi had said no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of their house, and asserted that it will be a litmus test to show how much India is ready to take on the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic.

Stating the Karnataka government has so far been dealing successfully in containing the Covid-19 virus, Yediyurappa said this has happened because of people's co- operation.

He also asked people not to forget to involve in a bout of applause as a mark of appreciation to people involved in containing the spread of the virus and treating those affected by it.

Three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Karnataka on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 18 in the state.

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Support Kerala Chief minister for how wise and perfect financial support. I/o forcing the state citizens for a use less claping program

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Deputy CM instructs BBMP Commissioner to ascertain exact cause of coronavirus-related deaths

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August 5,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: Deputy Chief Minister Dr.CN Ashwathnarayan instructed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner Manjunatha Prasad to set up a separate high-level committee to ascertain the exact cause of coronavirus-related deaths in the state.

He spoke to reporters after a meeting with Prasad on Tuesday.

"The committee, headed by senior officials will audit the reason for the increase in death cases. Has there been a death due to treatment delay? Or are there any shortcomings in the treatment process?" the deputy chief minister said.

He pointed out that based on the report, the committee should try to correct the deficiency and reduce the death rate.

"How many beds are in which hospital? How many patients are on a ventilator? How many have gone home from the hospital? Etc. All information needs to be updated online at the moment. He suggested that this information should be made available to the public online," Ashwaththanarayana said.

Stating that some hospitals are not giving details about the number of beds correctly, he instructed the commissioners to take legal action if differences in their data are found.

He said that there is a shortage of ASHA workers in the city and it needs to be hired immediately.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 74,477 active COVID-19 cases in Karnataka and the death toll in the state is at 2,594.

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Virus hampered development plans; if necessary we'll take loans: BSY on completing one year as CM

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July 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 27: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, on completion of one year of his government, today said coronavirus hampered his development plans for the state.

He said the state will not see a lockdown again "at any cost".

"Due to coronavirus we couldn't meet people's expectations but now we'll not have lockdown in Karnataka at any cost. In future we're going to fulfill whatever I announced in Budget. If necessary we'll take loans and complete all development work," said Yediyurappa.

"Covid has hampered development plans of Karnataka, lot more needs to be done, i'm committed to providing an able, stable government," he said.

Arrangements were made for virtual celebrations to mark the one-year anniversary of Yediyurappa government at Banquet Hall in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Social distancing was maintained at the event.

A record 5,199 new COVID-19 cases and 82 deaths were reported from Karnataka on Sunday, the state's health department said.

With this, the total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 96,141, including 58,417 active cases and 35,838 recoveries.

So far, 1,878 deaths have been reported from Karnataka. Karnataka is the only state to have over 50,000 active cases with overall tally below 1 lakh.

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