Karnataka CM Shivakumar calls on Amit Shah, seeks approval on proposal for improving strengthening law and order
New Delhi, June 12
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday.
In an X post, Shivakumar said that he used the opportunity to highlight key issues concerning Karnataka and sought his approval on several proposals for "strengthening law and order, police modernisation, internal security, cybercrime prevention, police training infrastructure, prison modernisation, additional India Reserve Battalions, recognition of the Karnataka State Police through the President's Colour and other measures essential for enhancing public safety and security across the state."
The CM also urged Shah to intervene on issues affecting Karnataka's sugar sector, which includes a fair and remunerative price for sugarcane, minimum selling price of sugar revision, increased ethanol procurement allocations to support sugar factories which are cooperative and ensure that there is timely payment to farmers.
"Karnataka remains committed to building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for its people. I urged expeditious consideration of these requests in the larger interest of the state and look forward to positive action on issues that directly impact the lives and livelihoods of millions of Kannadigas," he further said on X.
Other leaders who met with the Punjab Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria, and the Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Duhomam, according to the Home Minister's Office.
Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting regarding preparedness for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and directed the establishment of an "impenetrable multi-layered" security grid along the route through the coordinated efforts of Central Armed Police Forces, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and all other security agencies.
In an over two-hour-long meeting, the Home Minister stressed the need to "strengthen traditional security apparatus through the extensive use of drones, CCTV surveillance, surveillance systems, and other modern technologies" during the annual 57-day pilgrimage beginning on July 3 and ending on August 28.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally someone is talking about Karnataka's sugar industry! Our sugarcane farmers have been struggling for years with payment delays and low prices. Hope Amit Shah ji takes note and does something concrete.
Impressive to see a state CM prioritize both security modernization and farmer welfare in one meeting. That's the kind of multi-issue governance we need. Also glad to see the focus on Amarnath Yatra security - safety of pilgrims must be paramount.
President's Colour for Karnataka Police would be a huge honor! State police have done well in many operations. But I hope these demands don't just remain as requests - we need actual implementation on ground. Implementation gap is usually the problem 😕
Interesting to see the Amarnath Yatra security discussion alongside Karnataka's issues. Shows how diverse the Home Ministry's responsibilities are. Hope the multi-layered security grid with drones and AI surveillance works well - technology can be a game changer if properly deployed.
Honestly, while the CM's visit is good, I feel these issues should have been raised much earlier. Cybercrime is rampant in Bengaluru, and sugar farmers have been suffering for years. Better late than never, but let's hold them accountable for results 🤔
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