Ananth Kumar predicts early collapse of UPA government

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March 11, 2012

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Udupi, March 11: Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary H N Ananth Kumar said on Saturday that the Congress was in a pathetic situation after the results of the five State Assembly elections were announced.

He told presspersons here that it would be no surprise if the UPA government collapses by the end of the budget session. New political realignments will take place at the Centre, he said.

He also said that the Congress president Sonia Gandhi had admitted that organisational weakness was responsible for the failure of the party in Uttar Pradesh.

The allies of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) were getting restive. The Congress had become a liability for the allies of the UPA and the country, Mr. Kumar said.

Bypoll

He said the BJP would win the bypoll to the Lok Sabha from Udupi-Chikmagalur constituency because of its track-record of development.

He told presspersons here that there was a triangular fight in the constituency as the Janata Dal (Secular) wanted to find its own ground here. Though the Congress and the JD(S) were two faces of the same coin, they were fighting against each other fiercely. This was a new political development.

As Udupi-Chikmagalur MP, D.V. Sadananda Gowda had worked for widening of national highway 66 in Udupi district. It was because of his efforts, Bangalore-Mangalore train got extended to Karwar. He was instrumental in the development of Koti Chennayya Theme Park, Mr. Kumar said.

He had responded to the problems of coffee and arecanut growers in Chikmagalur district.

Udupi district had seen development under the leadership of Mr. Sadananda Gowda and former Minister V.S. Acharya in the last four years. “Hence our candidate V. Sunil Kumar will,” Mr. Kumar said.

“AICC general secretary Oscar Fernandes was Udupi MP for 17 years, and Union Corporate Affairs Minister M. Veerappa Moily, who was earlier Chief Minister of the State, had done nothing for the development of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts,” Mr. Kumar said.

Asked if former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa would campaign for the BJP in the bypoll as there were only six more days left for campaigning to end, Mr. Kumar said: “All leaders of the BJP will campaign in this constituency by March 16.”

Local BJP leaders Udaykumar Shetty, Kiran Kumar, Shyamala Kundar, Mattar Ratnakar Hegde, and Jyoti Putturaya were present.


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September 20,2024

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court today sought a report from the Karnataka High Court over controversial remarks made by Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda during a recent court hearing.

Justice Srishananda, while addressing a landlord-tenant dispute, referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as "Pakistan" and made a misogynistic comment involving a woman lawyer. 

A five-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices S Khanna, B R Gavai, S Kant, and H Roy, expressed the need for establishing clear guidelines for constitutional court judges regarding their remarks in court. 

The Supreme Court bench said that when social media plays an active role in monitoring and amplifying courtroom proceedings, there is an urgency to ensure judicial commentary aligns with the decorum expected from courts of law.

"Our attention has been drawn to some comments made by Karnataka High Court judge Justice V Srishananda during the conduct of judicial proceedings. We have asked the AG and SG to assist us. We ask the registrar general of the High Court to submit a report to this court after seeking administrative directions from the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court. This exercise may be carried out in 2 weeks," the top court directed.

Videos of Justice Srishanananda have gone viral on social media.

In one video, he refers to a Muslim-dominated locality in Bengaluru as "Pakistan" and on another video he was seen making objectionable comments against a woman lawyer. In the second incident, Justice Srishanananda can be heard telling the woman lawyer that she seemed to know a lot about the "opposition party", so much so that she might be able to reveal the colour of their undergarments.

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September 16,2024

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Mangaluru, Sept 16: In a heartwarming display of communal unity, members of Hindu and Christian communities celebrated Eid Milad—marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed—by distributing sweets and refreshments to their Muslim neighbors in Dakshina Kannada.

In Boliyar, near Konaje on the outskirts of Mangaluru, members of the local organization Geleyara Balaga surprised participants in the Eid Milad procession with an offering of sweets and cold drinks. 

The gesture of goodwill was led by Manoj, Sheena Poojary, Denis Lily, Sanat, Lokanath, Satish, Praveen, Madhu, and Valentine. Abdul Rahman, the khateeb of Boliyar Juma Masjid, expressed heartfelt gratitude for this act of kindness.

In a similar display of solidarity, a group of Hindus, draped in saffron shawls, distributed sweets and drinks to those partaking in the Eid Milad procession at Mani village, Bantwal taluk.

These acts of generosity highlighted the spirit of harmony and togetherness among different communities, celebrating the true essence of the festival.

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September 17,2024

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Mangaluru: In an act of extraordinary selflessness, a young lecturer and mother, Archana Kamath, tragically passed away just days after donating a portion of her liver to a relative. She was 33.

Archana, who had devoted her career to shaping young minds as a lecturer at Canara College and most recently at Manel Srinivasa Nayak MBA College, was a loving mother to a four-year-old boy. Her sudden passing has left her family, students, and colleagues reeling in shock and grief.

The story of her untimely demise began when a relative of her husband, CA Chethan Kumar, required a life-saving liver transplant. 

With no other matching donors in sight, Archana stepped forward, her heart full of compassion. Her blood type matched, and without hesitation, she made the brave decision to donate a part of her liver—an act that would ultimately cost her life.

The surgery, performed 12 days ago in Bengaluru, seemed successful. Archana appeared to recover well and was discharged, bringing hope and relief to her loved ones. 

But just days after returning home, she suddenly fell ill and passed away on September 15 in a Mangaluru hospital. The cause of her sudden decline remains a mystery, compounding the sorrow of those who knew and loved her.

Her final act of love saved a life—the relative who received her liver is said to be recovering well. But Archana’s loss is felt deeply by her husband and their young son, who are now left to navigate a world without her warmth and strength.

As family and friends grapple with this tragic turn of events, Archana’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her as a caring educator, devoted mother, and a woman whose ultimate sacrifice was made out of love.

The full story of her passing is still unfolding, and her untimely death has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of all who knew her.
 

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