Bypoll: Siddaramaiah canvases in Dalit colony; rubbishes BJP's development claims

March 8, 2012

Udupi, March 8: Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Assembly Siddaramiah on Thursday said that the BJP government in Karnataka has failed miserably in upholding the dignity and honour of the 'temple of democracy'

Addressing media persons prior to his door to door canvas in a Dalit colony in Kadubettu near here, the Congress leader said that the state Assembly has witnessed a series of disgraceful developments during the last four years of BJP rule.

“For the first time in the history of Karnataka, Supreme Court passed strictures against the Assembly Speaker in the controversial case of disqualification of some independent MLAs. Ministers were caught watching porn clippings. Unfortunately, Chief Minister D V Sadanada Gowda too backed the porn-tainted MLAs endangering the dignity of the House. Moreover around a dozen ministers in the state cabinet are accused in different cases including rape, illegal mining and land grabbing”, Mr Siddaramaiah said. “Political values had been demoralised to the cores”, he added.

Mocking at the development claims of BJP, he said that the State government could not generate even single extra unit of power throughout its rule. “Though the government had announced a power project in Chhattisgarh, it failed to take off as no money was spent on that. Moreover, there had been shortage of over 500 electric transformers, due to which even drinking water supply system is also hit in the rural areas”, he said.

He also said that there was no proper supply of veterinary medicine and fodder in the state despite BJP leaders claim themselves to be the saviours of cattle.

Mulki-Moodabidri MLA Abhayachandra Jain was also present.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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