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The fifth State-Level Scientific Conference took place in Yadgir, Karnataka, focusing on promoting humanity, brotherhood, and scientific thinking to combat communalism, superstition, and caste-based discrimination. Speakers, including Vishwaradhya Satyampet (conference president) and Ministers Satish Jarkiholi and Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, emphasized the importance of upholding constitutional values and following the principles of social reformers like Buddha, Basava, Ambedkar, and Savitribai Pule. Satyampet criticized divisive politics and cautioned against potential misuse of the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill 2025. Jarkiholi pledged support for the Karnataka State Scientific Research Council to continue its work in raising awareness. The conference also included a science exhibition and the release of several books.
News Article:

Yadgir Conference Calls for Science, Unity Amidst Social Concerns

Yadgir, Karnataka – December 29, 2025 – The fifth State-Level Scientific Conference concluded in Yadgir on Monday with a resounding call for scientific thinking, social unity, and the eradication of superstition and caste-based discrimination. Organized by the Karnataka State Scientific Research Council, the Department of Science and Technology, Manava Bandhutva Vedike, and other organizations, the conference brought together leaders from various fields to address pressing social issues.

Conference President Vishwaradhya Satyampet delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the need to combat communal hatred and build a healthy, constitutional society. He sharply criticized divisive politics, stating that people are being forced to live under serious threats due to caste and religious divisions. Satyampet also expressed concerns about the newly introduced Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill 2025, warning that it could be misused to silence progressive voices critical of the government.

Minister for Public Works Satish Jarkiholi acknowledged the persistent problem of superstition despite technological advancements and pledged support for the Karnataka State Scientific Research Council to continue its work in promoting scientific awareness. He and Minister for Small Scale Industries Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, who also extended his support, emphasized the importance of spreading the teachings of social reformers like Buddha, Basava, Ambedkar, and Savitribai Pule.

The conference featured a science exhibition with participation from organizations like ISRO, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, and DRDO. Achievers in various fields were felicitated, and six new books by Hulikal Natraj were released. Former Superintendent of Police S.K. Umesh cautioned against extortion and blind beliefs, urging the public to embrace scientific reasoning. The event was attended by a range of local dignitaries including MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur, Sharanagouda Kandkur, and Raja Venugopal Naik.

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