Implement Ranganath Mishra report to uplift Muslims, says Prakash Karat

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October 27, 2013

Mangalore, Oct 27: CPI (M) national general secretary Prakash Karat emphasised that the recommendations of Justice Ranganath Mishra Commission be implemented to uplift Muslim minority in the nation.

He was delivering talk at rights assertion convention held under the aegis of CPI (M) Dakshina Kannada district unit here on Sunday.

“The Justice Ranganath Mishra Commission had made recommendations to provide 10 per cent reservation for Muslim minority in job and education. Though the commission was set up by the first UPA government, the recommendations related to reservation for Muslim minority have not been implemented so far. Communal forces may call this appeasement of minority and vote bank politics. However, it is need of the hour to implement the recommendations to uplift Muslim minority,” Karat said.

He urged the Centre to introduce the Bill that makes providing rehabilitation and compensation to victims of communal violence mandatory. “In most of the communal violence instances, victims are minority. It is the responsibility of the states to provide those victims compensation and rehabilitation,” he added.

Narrating the experience of an innocent minority youth, who was jailed for 14 years for no fault of him, Karat said that several Muslim youths are wrongly detained. “A boy, who was arrested at the age of 19, has been acquitted of all charges after 14 years. I have handed over a list of 20 youths, who were jailed for false cases, to the President Pranab Mukherjee,” he said adding that bias in Intelligence wing and police department leads to wrongful detention.

On poor education status of Muslim community, Karat said that various social, economic aspects and policy of the states are the reason for lower literacy rate among Muslims in India. “The government should introduce minority sub plan while preparing Five Year Plans and budgets. We met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the demands of introducing minority sub plan. However, the Prime Minister has rejected it. We feel that a sub plan is necessary for the uplift of minority in the country,” he added.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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