Question your representatives; don’t re-elect those who failed to fulfil duties: Jayaprakash Hegde

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October 13, 2018

Udupi, Oct 13: Former Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP K Jayaprakash Hegde has called upon the voters to question elected representatives on their attendance and participation in debates in either Legislative Assembly or parliament.

Speaking at an interaction programme organised by the Departments of Political Science and Journalism at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) College, here, Mr Hegde said it was incumbent upon the elected representatives to raise questions relevant to the development works in their respective constituencies and not personal questions. The people too should not re-elect representatives not interested in development of their constituencies, he said.

He recently read that elected representatives should be given training. There were several books and manuals explaining how the elected representatives should work after they got elected. But even after reading these, many did not follow it. They hardly did any work after getting elected, he said. The Legislature, Executive, Judiciary and the Third Estate were the reflection of the society. The organs were busy finding fault with one another instead of correcting themselves, Mr. Hegde said.

To a query, he said the ban on flex boards should be extended to the entire State. He had written to the Chief Minister, and the latter had replied stating that he had already issued directions.

To a question, he said there should not be more than three to four parties in the country. This would bring down the election expenses considerably. Defection of politicians had increased after the Anti-Defection Act came into force. It was better if the elected representatives voted according to their conscience in the House as in the U.S.

“I had been in the Janata Dal and the Congress, and now I am in the BJP. But I never hesitated to make my views clear to the respective parties. I had also been elected twice successively as Independent MLA in 1999 and 2004 Assembly elections from Brahmavar Assembly Constituency (which went out of existence during the Delimitation exercise),” Mr Hegde said.

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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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