‘Same team behind both incidents’: Jarkiholi links his sleaze CD case with contractor’s death

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April 14, 2022

Belagavi, Apr 15: Former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi said that the team of ‘mahanayaks’ behind his alleged sleaze CD case was behind the death of contractor Santosh Patil.

"The alleged sleaze CD case of mine and contractor Santosh Patil’s death cases should be inquired by CBI and RDPR Minister K S Eshwarappa should not resign," he said.

He also announced that he would also reveal the facts in a press meet to be held on April 18 (Monday) at 11 am.

Jarkiholi paid homage to contractor Santosh Patil at his burial site at Badas village in Belagavi taluk on Thursday. He told reporters that Santosh was associated with him while in Congress and joined BJP along with him. We shall give all necessary help to his widow Jayashree as she has to raise their son too and efforts would be made to get help from the government.

Eshwarappa and I were victims of a conspiracy by the same team and I shall make it known on Monday after getting permission from BJP high command. There is no need for Eshwarappa to resign and if wrongdoing by him is proved, let him be punished by the court. I myself have suffered by resigning and the same should not happen with Eshwarappa, he said.

We know many of the facts since I was a district in-charge minister. Santosh should not have ended his life. Those who used his death for politics do not know many of the facts. Hindalga Gram Panchayat President Nagesh Mannolkar had told Santosh that myself would be minister soon and his problems will be solved, Jarkiholi informed.

Government should hand over my alleged sleaze CD case and Santosh’s death case to CBI for inquiry, he demanded.

Jarkiholi visited Patil’s residence at Badas village in Belagavi taluk and consoled his family. He assured them all support from his end as Santosh was s BJP worker and his decision to end his life was an unfortunate incident. Contractors implementing works without work orders and later approvals being given was a normal practice. We need to know who were behind his death.

Family members and relatives informed Jarkiholi that Santosh was a daring person and they could not understand why he ended his life in this manner.

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Model code of conduct enforced in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi for MLC by-election: Key details inside

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September 20,2024

Mangaluru, Sep 20: The bye-election for the MLC seat, vacated by Kota Srinivas Poojary after his election as an MP, will take place on October 21. The election covers 6,037 voters from 392 local bodies across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and election officer Mullai Muhilan provided details at a press conference held at the DC office on Thursday.

Key Election Dates:

Nomination Period: September 26 to October 3
Verification of Nominations: October 4
Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: October 7
Election Day: October 21 (Polling from 8 AM to 4 PM)
Vote Counting: October 24

Code of Conduct:

The model code of conduct came into effect on September 19 and will remain in place until October 28 in both Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. During this period, government development projects cannot be announced, and foundation stone-laying ceremonies are prohibited. Political banners and hoardings are also banned. Government officials are restricted from participating in public programs or meetings. The Election Commission will oversee all political events, and the regulations that apply to MP and MLA elections will also govern this MLC bye-election.

Election Management:

Additional DCs of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will assist as election officers. While no election-related check posts will be set up, flying squads and video surveillance teams will monitor compliance. Political party buntings and hoardings will be removed immediately.

Voter and Polling Information:

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts fall under the Dakshina Kannada local body authority. In this bye-election, eligible voters include members of gram panchayats, city corporations, city municipalities, town municipalities, town panchayats, as well as MLAs, MLCs, and MPs.

Dakshina Kannada: 3,551 voters, 234 polling booths
Udupi: 2,486 voters, 158 polling booths

Officials Present:

The press conference was attended by ZP CEO Dr. Anand, Additional DC Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, SP Yatheesh, MCC Commissioner Anand C L, and Assistant Commissioner Girish Nandan.

This election marks a significant political event for both districts, with voters from various local bodies participating in the process.

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