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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.

Naseer mangalore
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Wednesday, 18 Apr 2018

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.

Imran Mangalore
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Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018

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

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coastaldigest.com web desk
April 30,2020

In the wake of Saudi Arabia's assurance that Masjid al-Haram of Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi of Madinah will be opened for believers after some days, a message has gone viral on social media claiming that both the holy mosques will open on Ramadan 8 (May 1).

The message which was widely circulated on Facebook and WhatsApp, also contained certain condition such as people should fetch their own prayer mats and that they should not use the washrooms in the mosques. 

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Meanwhile, the authorities of the two holy mosques, issued a clarification that the claims made in the viral post are false and baseless.

"The message being circulated about the opening date for Haramiain (two holy mosques) for public is completely baseless and false. The suspension of prayers for general public is still in effect," they said in a social media post.

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August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: Muzrai Department of Karnataka on Tuesday issued a circular requesting all temples in the state to perform special puja on Wednesday following the 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The circular was issued on the directions of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Commissioner's Office, Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department Karnataka said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5.

The construction of Ram temple will begin in Ayodhya after the foundation ceremony in which various dignitaries from political and religious fields are scheduled to participate.

The apex court, on November 9 last year, had directed the Central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of a Ram temple.

The formation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust was announced on February 5 for the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya. The Trust has been mandated by the Central government to oversee the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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July 29,2020

Bengaluru Jul 29: There will be a centralised system in place in Karnataka to classify asymptomatic, symptomatic and mild symptomatic persons and recommend treatment based on the severity of the cases, said Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Tuesday here.

"Various existing apps related to COVID-19 will be brought under one platform to get real-time information which will assist in strategising allocation of hospitals/beds to the needy. This will probably remove the delay in bed allocation and treatment which is being faced now. The patients will get all information in one phone call," Dr Sudhakar said.

Sudhakar spoke with a team of experts from the government and Infosys.

Referring to a company by name Step 1, which is providing such services in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, the Minister said that a similar system will be implemented in the state as well.

"This company is having a team of doctors and nurses which is guiding the people whether they need hospital treatment or home isolation after they are tested positive for COVID-19. More than 70 per cent of the positive cases are being asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and are advised to go for home isolation," the minister said.

"The load on the hospitals is reduced and severe cases can be administered proper treatment. Infosys co-ordinates with the government to provide technical support for this system," Dr Sudhakar added.

Earlier during the day, the minister held a video conference with the heads of private medical colleges to review COVID preparedness.
The government has already passed guidelines to allocate 50 per cent of hospital beds for COVID patients.

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