Keep admissions in schools open for weaker sections till June 1'

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May 3, 2012

Mangalore, May 3: Educational activists and representatives of like-minded organisations have decided to appeal to the Chief Secretary and Commissioner of the State Education Department to relax the school admission time limit specified in the state circular in view of the recent developments taking place after the notification of RTE rules by the state government.

In a meeting held in the city on Thursday, the civil society members came to a mutual conclusion that an appeal be made to the Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka and Commissioner of the State Education Department to relax the rules for admission process as per its circular to facilitate implementation of the 25% quota rule in all concerned schools from this academic year itself.

Many schools have completed their admission processes already which is in fact a violation of the norms set by the state government which states that April 30 is the last date for accepting applications. Lolaksha, AHINDA leader, suggested that an appeal be made to the authorities to relax the rules and extend the date of accepting applications and begin the admission process afresh.

“Let authorities order the schools to quash the admissions that they have done already and refund the fees back to the ones who have sought admission and start the admission process again. Let schools keep their doors open for children eligible under the 25% quota provided by the RTE till June 1, i.e. the day of commencement of classes” he said.

He also said that the government needs to clear the ambiguity in terms of the details of the 25% quota and the admission process soon.

Renni D'Sousa of Padi VALORADE sharing his observations about the RTE rules notified by the state government said that in the SDMC section, the state government has left out minority and SC/ST representatives in the committee which was present in the Panchayat Raj norms earlier.

He added that quality of education will be a matter of concern as schools are expected to pass children till 8th standard. The certificate issuing authority shoulders a lot of responsibility in evaluating the child's performance in this scenario, he said.

It has also been planned that a workshop be organized soon to create awareness about the latest RTE developments among the masses inviting representatives from various parts of the district. Plans of a vehicle jatha and mobile awareness campaign are also in the pipeline.

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Probe will reveal if ‘outsiders’ belonging to banned-PFI involved in Mandya violence: Home Minister

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September 17,2024

Kalaburagi: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that alleged role of "outsiders" belonging to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in the violence at Nagamangala will be examined and action taken based on the probe report.

Clashes broke out between two groups during a Ganesh idol procession in the town in Mandya district following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to tension on September 11 night.

"Everything will be examined, investigation will be done, on getting the report we will decide. We will not protect anyone, and unnecessarily no one will be punished. We will look into the facts based on the inquiry report and take action accordingly," Parameshwara told reporters here.

He noted that two officials -- Deputy Superintendent of Police and Inspector -- have already been suspended, and added that further action will be taken based on the report.

The Minister said the government has taken the Nagamangala violence seriously and there is no question of taking such incidents lightly. "BJP makes such allegations, but we too have responsibility, we don't take anything lightly."

On allegations that "outsiders" were involved in the violence, Parameshwara said if inquiry reveals complicity of such elements, it would be examined and action taken accordingly.

Regarding claims that those belonging to the banned PFI were involved, he said: "It will be known from the probe."

On demand for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into Nagamangala violence by BJP which alleged "failure" of state's home department, Parameshwara said: "they keep saying such things, we will not listen to all that."

According to police, an argument had broken out between two groups, when the procession by devotees from Badri Koppalu village reached a place of worship on September 11, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation.

Following the clashes between the two groups, a few shops were vandalised and goods torched and vehicles set on fire, they added.

To allegations from some BJP leaders that the party MLA Munirathna was arrested "hurriedly", Parameshwara said, police acted after the complaint was given, "what's wrong in that?"

Munirathna, who represents Rajarajeshwari Nagar Assembly segment here, was picked up from Nangli village in Kolar’s Mulbagal on Saturday evening on charges of harassing a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractor for bribe, casteist slurs on a former corporator, and also cheating, criminal intimidation and insulting a woman’s modesty.

Asked about "illegal items" seized from the prison here recently by officials, he said an investigation has begun on this.

When a photo of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who was lodged in Parappana Agrahara Prison here, hanging out with other inmates surfaced recently, action was taken based on the probe report and eleven officials were suspended.

"I will look into recent seizures made too and action will be taken; also probe is on at other prisons in the state and action will follow if anything wrong is found," the Minister added.

Police raided the high-security wing of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison here on Saturday and seized smartphones and other illegal goods.

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