HC cuts jail term in Pocso case for lack of ‘valid reason’
Sunday, 23 June 2024 Partly allowing the appeal filed by the accused, 27, from Chikkamagaluru, a division bench comprising Justices Sreenivas Harish Kumar and CM Joshi, however, increased the fine slapped on him by a special court from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000. The accused had befriended a minor girl in his neighbourhood. In June 2016, he sexually assaulted her repeatedly. The accused had befriended a minor girl in his neighbourhood. In June 2016, he sexually assaulted her repeatedly.
Urdu proficiency is now mandatory for Anganwadi teacher applicants in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru districts, as per a notification by Karnataka's Congress government. The BJP criticized this requirement, accusing the Congress of engaging in appeasement politics. The issue gained attention after the Department of Women and Child Welfare issued an official order mandating Urdu knowledge for candidates in these districts. This directive has sparked a political debate.
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In a state like Karnataka, where language has been a deeply emotional issue, the recent mandate by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government to make proficiency in Urdu a criterion for Anganwadi teachers in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru has stirred a fresh wave of controversy.
The decision, which has already sparked protests and political outcry, not only threatens to alienate a section of the state's population but also risks further damaging the delicate social fabric of Karnataka.
#KarnatakaPolitics #Siddaramaiah #UrduLanguage #SocialFabric #LanguagePolitics #CulturalIdentity #RegionalUnity #Inclusion #CommunityRelations #EducationPolicy #KarnatakaEducation #LanguageDebate #SocialHarmony #StatePolitics #DiversityMatters
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Sunday, 23 June 2024
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