Karnataka CM promises more grants for Urdu Academy and minority meet
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will hold discussions with minority community representatives next week to address their concerns.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has promised to increase financial support for the Karnataka Urdu Academy and announced a meeting next week to discuss issues faced by minority communities. He made these statements on Monday during the Karnataka Urdu Academy’s annual awards ceremony and ‘Jashn-e-Urdu’ programme at Town Hall in Bengaluru, according to reports by Deccan Herald, Economic Times and India Today.
Shivakumar said the government would invite representatives and legislators from the Muslim, Christian, Jain and Buddhist communities to the upcoming discussions. He added that the concerns of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) legislators would also be heard.
Regarding the Urdu Academy, the Chief Minister stated that he had already spoken with the relevant minister about the request for more funding. He said the government would review the Academy's requirements and extend support to help the growth of Urdu language, literature and culture.
The Chief Minister said the administration is committed to protecting minority interests and ensuring no community faces injustice. He noted that the government would function within the constitutional framework to safeguard the rights and dignity of all citizens.
Shivakumar described Urdu as a language that connects people through poetry and literature, noting it transcends religious boundaries. He also congratulated 20 award recipients who were honoured for their contributions to Urdu culture and language.