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Congress Minority Leaders Urge CM Siddaramaiah to Nominate Dr. Yoonas Jones to Karnataka Legislative Council

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Bengaluru, July 25, 2025 — In a significant political development, a delegation of Congress Minority leaders called on Karnataka Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah at his official residence, Krishna, today. The leaders submitted a formal memorandum seeking the nomination of Dr. Yoonas Jones to the Karnataka Legislative Council (MLC) under the Governor’s quota.

The delegation, representing the aspirations of the minority communities across the state, strongly advocated for Dr. Jones, highlighting his longstanding service, academic contributions, and unwavering commitment to social justice and communal harmony.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, the leaders emphasized that Dr. Yoonas Jones has played a pivotal role in advocating for minority rights and inclusive development through his work in education, public policy, and community outreach.

“Dr. Jones is not only an intellectual with a strong academic background but also a grassroots leader who has consistently worked for the upliftment of marginalized sections,” said one of the delegation members. “His nomination would reflect the Congress government’s commitment to inclusive representation and empowerment of minority voices in the legislative process.”

The memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister outlines Dr. Jones’ qualifications, achievements, and his active role in various state and national-level initiatives. The leaders expressed hope that the government would consider the request favourably and expedite the nomination process.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while receiving the memorandum, assured the delegation that the request would be given due consideration and forwarded to the appropriate authorities.

This development comes at a time when political observers are closely watching the composition of the Upper House, with the expectation that nominations under the Governor’s quota will reflect diversity, merit, and representation from all walks of life.

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ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳಿಂದ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ರಣರಂಗ ಆಗುತ್ತವೆ: ಸಂಪಾದಕ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 14: ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಇಂದು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಶಾಂತತೆಯನ್ನೇ ಹಾಳುಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ಗಂಭೀರ ಅರ್ಥದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಟಿಜೆ ವಿಸನ್ ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ತಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. “ಕ್ಯಾಂಪಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುವ ವಿದ್ಯಮಾನಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಯುವ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ವರ್ತನೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಾನು ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯುತ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ವೃತ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಗಮನಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿತ್ವದ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆ ಇದ್ದರೂ, ಇಂದು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯ ರೀತಿಯು ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ವಾತಾವರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಲಾಭಕ್ಕಿಂತ ನಷ್ಟ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ತಂದಿದೆ. ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಈ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಮರುಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಬೇಕು” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಅವರು ಮುಂದುವರಿದು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳು ಅಕ್ರಮ ಹಣಬಳಕೆ, ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಹಸ್ತಕ್ಷೇಪ, ಹಾಗೂ ಆಕ್ರಮಣಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಶೈಲಿಗಳ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವುದನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು. ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗಳು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಮೂಲ ತತ್ವಗಳನ್ನೇ ಅಪವಿತ್ರಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಶಂಕೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.”ಈ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳು ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಶೃಂಖಲೆಯ ವ್ಯತ್ಯಯ, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ವೈಷಮ್ಯ, ಮತ್ತು ಶತ್ರುತೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ. ಜಾತಿ, ಪ್ರಾಂತ್ಯ, ಅಥವಾ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಬೆಂಬಲದ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡುವ ದೋಷಪೂರಿತ ಪದ್ಧತಿ ಬೆಳೆದು ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಅವರು ಎಚ್ಚರಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಬಹುಪಾಲು ಸಂದರ್ಭಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳ ನಂತರವೂ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಧ್ರುವೀಕರಣದ ಬಲೆಯಲ್ಲೇ ಸಿಲುಕುತ್ತವೆ. ವಿಜಯಿಯಾದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗತ ಮಹತ್ವಾಕಾಂಕ್ಷೆ ಪೂರೈಸುವುದರತ್ತ ತಿರುಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ಕಾರಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕಾದ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳ ಕಡೆಗೆ ಗಮನ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. “ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಜ್ಞಾನಾಭ್ಯಾಸ, ನೈತಿಕ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡುವ ಜಾಗವಾಗಬೇಕು – ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಕಣರಂಗವಲ್ಲ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದರು.

ಅಂತಿಮವಾಗಿ, ಅವರು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿತ್ವ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಗೊಂದಲ ಮತ್ತು ಗಲಭೆಯಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತವಾಗಿ, ಶಿಸ್ತುಗಟ್ಟಿದ ಹಾಗೂ ಮೌಲ್ಯಾಧಾರಿತ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರೂಪಿಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ಆಗ್ರಹಿಸಿದರು. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಆಟಗಳಿಂದ ರಕ್ಷಿಸಿ, ನೈತಿಕ ನಾಯಕತ್ವ ಹಾಗೂ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯುತ ನಾಗರಿಕತೆ ಬೆಳೆಸುವತ್ತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಗಮನಹರಿಸಬೇಕಿದೆ ಎಂಬುದಾಗಿ ಅವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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“Student Polls Turning Campuses into Political Battlefields: Editor Gopal Raaj”

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Gs Gopal Raaj, Editor – City Today News & Tj Vision Media Stated, “As a media professional closely observing campus dynamics and youth behavior, I strongly urge educational institutions to re-evaluate the growing trend of student union elections. While student representation is important, the manner in which elections are conducted today poses more harm than benefit to academic environments.

Over the years, we have witnessed how elections in colleges have disrupted academic routines, escalated tensions, and introduced divisive politics among students. Unfortunately, many elections have become breeding grounds for aggressive campaigning, political interference, and financial malpractice—compromising the very essence of education.

The intrusion of external political agendas into college campuses is deeply troubling. Instead of nurturing leadership through dialogue and intellect, we are cultivating hostility, favoritism, and unhealthy competition. In many cases, students are being lured or pressured into supporting candidates not based on merit, but on caste, region, or influence—a dangerous trend that mirrors the worst of mainstream politics.

Moreover, the aftermath of such elections often leaves the campus polarized, with student unions focusing more on personal ambitions than collective welfare. This not only distracts students from their academic goals but also fosters a toxic culture of entitlement and unrest.

Educational institutions must remain safe, neutral spaces for learning, growth, and intellectual development—not political battlegrounds. I strongly advocate for structured, merit-based student representation systems that are democratic in spirit but free from the chaos, violence, and politicization that often accompany direct elections.

It is time we put students’ futures ahead of power games and focus on nurturing responsible, ethical youth leadership through mentorship, civic education, and peaceful dialogue.”

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80-Year-Old BT Lalita Nayak, Who Once Urged PM Modi to Retire at 75, Joins Congress

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While BT Lalita Nayak’s entry into the Congress has been welcomed by party loyalists, the move has also drawn criticism from several quarters, particularly from BJP and JD(S) leaders who questioned the timing and intent of her political shift.

Critics argue that Nayak’s decision at the age of 80 appears more symbolic than impactful. Some political observers have called it an opportunistic move with limited electoral significance, aimed more at gaining media attention than contributing to ground-level mobilization.

BJP spokespersons were quick to point out the contradiction in her earlier statements and her current alignment. “She speaks of age limits and leadership principles but joins a party led by figures who have themselves been in politics for decades,” remarked a BJP leader, adding that her earlier criticism of Narendra Modi now seems politically motivated.

Moreover, JD(S) leaders expressed disappointment, citing her long association with secular coalitions and suggesting that switching parties at such a late stage undermines ideological consistency. “It’s unfortunate when senior leaders abandon the very values they once claimed to uphold. Joining Congress after a lifetime of fighting against it raises serious questions,” said a former colleague in the JD(S).

Some civil society members also expressed concern that such political realignments by veteran leaders could dilute the seriousness of ideological battles and confuse the electorate.

Nonetheless, Congress leaders have maintained that Lalita Nayak’s entry is based on her enduring commitment to social justice and that age should not be a barrier when experience and conviction still guide a public figure.

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Nekara Community Launches Independent Caste Enumeration Across Karnataka’s 224 Constituencies

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Bengaluru:
The Karnataka State Permanent Commission for Backward Classes’ caste census report submitted to the government has sparked discontent among the Nekara community. While welcoming the effort to collect caste-wise data, community leaders have expressed serious concerns about the methodology and accuracy of figures related to the Nekara population in the report, calling it unscientific and misleading.

In response, prominent religious heads, political representatives, and dignitaries from the Nekara community have convened multiple meetings and urged the state government to conduct a fresh survey to address discrepancies in the current report.

Taking proactive steps, the Karnataka State Nekara Community Federation has developed a dedicated mobile application to collect accurate data directly from community members. This app allows individuals and families belonging to the Nekara community to submit their demographic and household information digitally.

The Federation has now launched a state-wide initiative to independently enumerate members of the Nekara community across all 224 legislative assembly constituencies. Local community leaders and office bearers have been tasked with reaching out to Nekara households to gather and upload the data into the application.

Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of Bengaluru, Federation President B.S. Somashekar stated that the move is aimed at ensuring the true population of the Nekara community is recorded and recognized, thus securing their rightful place in state policies and welfare schemes.

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