BJP denounces arrest of journalist Santosh Thammaiah who insulted Prophet Muhammad

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November 13, 2018

Newsroom, Nov 13: Several leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka have condemned the arrest of Santosh Thammaiah, a saffronist journalist whose abusive remarks against the Prophet Muhammad had gone viral on social media.

Speaking at a programme in Kodagu district recently Thammaiah, who is the editor of Aseema Patrike, had claimed that the tenets preached by the Prophet in Arabia centuries ago was full of intolerance and selfishness. He went on to claim that Tipu Sultan became the first terrorist of India by following the teachings of the Prophet. BJP activists had widely circulated the media reports of his provocative speech.

Following several complaints Kodagu’s Gonikoppal police arrested Thammaiah last night from a village in Madhugiri Taluk.

Journalist-turned-politician Pratap Simha, who is also the MP from Mysuru-Kodagu constituency was first to denounce the arrest. “You timid govt, arrested my dear friend Santhosh Thammaiah. We vl fight it out (sic),” he tweeted.

“Santosh Thammaiah who spoke about the brutalities against Hindus by Tyrant Tippu Sultan has been arrested by the Communal Government in Karnataka. Bhagavan & Pseudo Intellectuals like him who have consistently abused Hindu Gods are roaming free,” CT Ravi, BJP general secretary and Chikkamagaluru MLA, tweeted.

BJP Karnataka General Secretary and Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly Aravinda Limbavali on Tuesday condemned arrest of Thammaiah and held state government responsible for it.

Demanding his immediate release, Mr Limbavali warned that State BJP will stage state-wide agitation if he was not released and FIR filed against him was withdrawn by the state government.

In a statement here on Tuesday, Mr Limbavali said: "Arrest of journalist Santosh Thammaiah is a sledge-hammer blow on the freedom of the press."

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Please type in google "who is the greatest man in the world" you will come to know who he is!!

only marons & devils will speak wrong thing about him.

Please listne my dear hindu brothers dont fall prey for these kind of people who make you bow down to there man made idol and take you to darkness, GOD says in all religion scripture there is no image of GOD as well as IDOL, worship god in heart not in stone.

burnol moment for all cheddis and their chelas like naren kotian

coward naren is back. why only KFD? BD,SRS,VHP,ABVP should be banned and kicked out this country...

well done....and hatsoff to the police dept by arresting the saffron terrorist put him behind the bars and let him enjoy his rest of the days

The arrest is deplorable. It’s a foolish act by Kumaraswamy govt. Police should rather arrest all those KFD activists who were acquitted of criminal charges by Siddaramaiah govt a few years ago. They are experts in chopping hands.

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Karnataka faces decline in road travellers over COVID-19 scare

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March 14,2020

Belagavi, Mar 14: After the first COVID-19 related death reported in the state, less number of people are travelling in North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) buses, official sources said here.

There were less number of travellers on Saturday as compared to any other day.

According to sources, many passengers cancelled their reservations to major cities like Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Goa and Kalaburagi too.

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Lockdown won’t be extended beyond July 22 in Bengaluru: CM

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July 13,2020

Bengaluru, July 13: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday made it clear that the government had no plans to extend the lockdown in Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts beyond July 22. The two districts will enter a lockdown starting 8 pm on July 14.

“There is no proposal before the government to extend the lockdown in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts. The chief minister requests citizens not to panic and cooperate with the government without paying heed to rumours,” the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.

“The lockdown is being imposed to control the rising number of Covid-19 cases in these districts. The CM has instructed officials to make all arrangements in a week’s time and make ready whatever is necessary,” the CMO said.

The clarification came after Yediyurappa chaired a meeting of the Covid-19 task force meeting. Yediyurappa also held a video conference with officials from all districts to review the Covid-19 situation, rainfall and irrigation measures.

Two more districts - Dakshina Kannada and Dharwad - have decided to impose a lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19 following Yediyurappa’s video conference. Starting July 15, Dakshina Kannada will be under a lockdown for a week whereas it will be a 9-day lockdown in Dharwad.

During his video conference, Yediyurappa noted that the number of cases was on the rise in Bengaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Dharwad, Ballari, Udupi and Kalaburagi.

He further noted that Covid-19 fatalities were going up in Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag and Mysuru. He asked authorities to bring this under control. “Bidar is among five districts nationally when it comes to deaths. This has to be controlled,” Yediyurappa said, seeking a report by experts on this.

Yediyurappa told authorities to prioritize rapid antigen tests. “One lakh test kits have been procured. Use them wisely in emergency cases,” the CM said. He ordered that those aged above 60 years, those with serious illnesses and showing symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI) have to be identified and subjected to Covid-19 tests.

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Tabassum wins Mangaluru Press Club Award for service to HIV affected children

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February 19,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 19: Social worker Tabassum who has been rendering selfless service to HIV/AIDS affected children through her shelter home 'Snehadeep' at Bejai has been selected for the Annual Award of Mangaluru Press Club for the year 2019.

Tabassum, a resident of Konaje was chosen by a team of judges comprising Prof Balakrishna Gatti, Dr Vasanth Kumar Perla and Dr Nagaveni Manchi.

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The passion of young Ms Tabassum and Social Working of today, particularly, gives me lot of hope. It almost feels like the political class wants to bring down India while the people are so hard working and committed to nation building.

Congratulation Miss. Way to go.

PS: Media has been compromised and fake news factories churn out crap daily. Thanks CD for bringing this news to readers.

CONGRATULATIONS.

Mrs.Tabassum's service for humanity is highly commendable.She looks after HIV & AIDS effected children with compassion like mother without expecting anything in returns.

She is the alumni of JF managed Green View PU womens college at Derealakette.

She deserve for more prestigious awards even like "Padma Shri" for her selfless and sincere services for the society and the nation.

All the best.