Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Sunday that the government is committed to punishing those involved in the incident, and students allegedly taking the General Entrance Examination (CET) were forced to remove their “Janivara” or “Sacred Thread”.
On the functions of the organization of Belthangady Taluk Gowdara Yane Vokkaligara Seva Sangha and Vani College of Education, he said the government will not interfere in religious practices. He said the government is committed to protecting all religions and will bring people of all religious practices together.
The Deputy Chief Minister said culture is an asset of the country. Everyone should maintain their own culture.
The junior prophet of Sringeri Sharada Peetham Vidushekara Bharati also spoke at the event.
Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister reported with news that the government would not take any decisions and was eager to implement the recommendations of the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (Caste PecSus).
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was held on Sunday at the Sri Manjunatha Temple in Dharmasthala. |Picture source: Special arrangement
He said justice will be done to all departments, adding that those who are deprived will be authorized.
He said the government needs time to study the report.
DK’s job opportunities
The Deputy Chief Minister said he and HK Patil, Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, will visit Dakshina Kannada next month to discuss matters related to creating more job opportunities for coastal people. He said the government will develop a plan for job creation.
Mr. Shivakumar opened the complex of three Kalyana Mandiras in Dharmasthalas at night. Rajya Sabha members and Pattadhikari of Dharmasthala D. Veerendra Heggade were present.
publishing – April 20, 2025 at 09:07 pm IST
