Government will act against disruptive forces, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Union government will take strict action against all disruptive forces trying to create disorder in the society, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said in Dharwad on Sunday (October 11).

“Strict action will be taken against those who insult Constitutional institutions, damage public property or create disorder in society. We will not tolerate nonsense in the name of protests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will not succumb to threats from any individual or groups. Some Congress leaders are making false allegations against the government. These stem from their anti-national stance, and will not be tolerated. A fitting reply will be given by those concerned,” he told reporters.

“Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has made some remarks concerning an investment by U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk. They are not acceptable. It is a fact that anyone coming to India to invest or stay must abide by the country’s laws, sovereignty and regulations. There is absolutely no compromise on these principles,” he said.

“Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has made wild allegations of a conspiracy by the BJP to delete over 50 lakh names from electoral rolls. These are baseless. Removing the names of deceased persons and duplicate or bogus entries was a lawful process carried out in accordance with established procedures through tahsildars, assistant commissioners, deputy commissioners and the Election Commission,’’ he said.

Earlier, the Union Minister addressed a meeting of voters of the West Graduates’ constituency at JSS college in Dharwad. He addressed a similar campaign meeting for BJP nominee S.V. Sankanur in Hubballi too.

He urged all educational institutions to prioritise academic reforms and focus on the quality of teaching and learning.

He stressed the need to improve the country’s education system, enhance academic standards and provide students with better opportunities in higher education.

“Education is fundamental to national development and the creation of a skilled human resource base. Educational institutions should adapt to changing times and equip students with knowledge, skills and research capabilities that would improve their employment prospects,” he said. “The National Education Policy is aimed at ensuring development of higher education, stressing the need to provide quality education and better academic opportunities,” he said.

He said Mr. Sankanur, who was seeking a third consecutive term, was committed to his constituency of graduates and teachers. He said he had worked for graduates and the development of the education sector for decades.

MLA Aravind Bellad, former mayor Iresh Anchatgeri, Karnataka University syndicate member Sanjay Kapatkar, and others were present.