1983-2011 Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Bangalore: Staring at its worst drought in 42 years, Karnataka government is now seeking divine intervention for rain. The Karnataka government has even sanctioned Rs 17 crores for temples across the state to pray to appease the rain gods. Endowments Minister Kota Srinivas Poojari said, "Rs 5,000 will be spent on each temple for a Varuna Mantra to the rain god and a Jal Abhishek." Government work is god's work but the message from the Jagadish Shettar government to Kannadigas seems to be - believe more in god and less in the government itself. Why else would it ask for water to be poured on to stone statues when there's no water for people. "Whenever people face difficulties they to turn to God. So we thought we should order special pujas in the 34,000 temples under my department," Poojari said. The issue was raised by opposition JDS leader HD Revanna in the Assembly on Friday. And the people are amused and question why should the government use their money for these things. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-seeks-divine-intervention-for-rain/272600-62-129.html
superstar Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Hahah...god will then send food to people who are suffering from drought
superstar Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 ^^^ agree. Share water with neighbours :D...If Karnatka has drought TN will be messed up :( Waiting for a mini riot.
Crookbond Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 ^^^ agree. Share water with neighbours :D...If Karnatka has drought TN will be messed up :( Waiting for a mini riot. :WTF:
Manny_Pacquiao Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: what a pathetic country.
Andrew Peter Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Waste of money but then giving subsidy to a particular community is not much different either .
Trichromatic Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Waste of money but then giving subsidy to a particular community is not much different either . Subsidy has been abolished.
rkt.india Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Temples ke paas to pehle se hi karodo ke khajaane hain, to govt unhe kyu de rahi hai.
Desi Cartman Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 maybe he should be thinking about investing in desalinization plants instead of prayers
asterix Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 NEW DELHI: The monsoon rains have revived and are expected to remain active at least until the end of this month, weather officials said, easing risks of a drought for now and helping planting to pick up momentum. "Monsoon has revived in the last 24 hours on the predicted lines. We don't expect any dry patch until the month end," SC Bhan, a director at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), told Reuters. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Monsoon-revives-drought-risks-ease-for-now/articleshow/15079332.cms :hatsoff:
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