Do not vote for a Party which does not allow Parliament to function'

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March 14, 2012

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Mangalore, March14: AICC Secretary Shantaram Naik has appealed to the voters of Udupi-Chikmangalur Lok Sabha constituency not to vote for a party which does not allow Parliament to function.


Addressing a press conference in Udupi on wednesday, Mr Naik said that a vote for BJP in Parliamentary elections , is a vote thrown in the waste paper basket as, BJP has , shown by their recent conduct , that they have no faith in Parliamentary democracy which is why they are stalling Parliament on the slightest pretext.

Mr Naik said that during every session hundreds of crores of rupees are lost due to BJP, whose members stop the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament, due to which, a number of bills do not get passed and, important debates , Call Attentions and more importantly, daily Quetion Hour are sacrificed.

Mr Naik said, peoples' vote should go to that party which has respect for Parliament and, therefore, the obvious choice is Congress and its candidate , Jayprakash Hegde.


Mr Naik said that Central Government is keen on reducing unemployment and that is the reason the Government aims to provide skill training to 85 lakh people during 2012-13 and 800 lakh people during the 12th Plan.


President of India in her address on Monday to both Houses of Parliament has said that the Government will set up 1500 new Industrial Training Institutes and 5000 Skill Development Centres under Public Private Partnership, at an estimated cost of 13,000 crore.


Mr Naik said that a legislation on Whistle Blower is likely to be passed in Parliament which will give security to anyone bringing illegalities and acts of corruptions in government departments.


A bill to give statutory recognition to Citizens Charter will also become law during the session, Mr Naik said.


Mr Naik said that an amendment to the Land Acquisition Act which is also likely to passed during the forthcoming budget session will have an human approach towards land acquisition , by making an assessment of social impact before a land is acquired, and that , no land will be acquired for private companies except in very rare cases.

A new law on Benami transactions is likely to be passed to prevent people from buying land ,plots ,houses etc in the name of their relatives and servants to avoid clutches of law, Mr Naik said.


Mr Naik said that priority in jobs will be given to land losers , plot to build houses in case of those who loose their dwelling houses, besides the monetary compensation and alternate agricultural land in case of acquisition of land under cultivation, are some of the features of the new bill and the new Land Acquisition Policy.

Mr Naik said that the Lokpal Bill per se does not contain any provisions pertaining to corruption but is the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, which is the law dealing with corruption , and that, this law was enacted during Rajiv Gandhi's Prime Ministership.


Mr Naik said that even the Lokpal, that will be constituted if the bill is passed during the forthcoming budget session, will be using the law enacted by Rajiv Gandhi.


Mr Naik said that Karnataka Lok Ayukta is also using the law enacted by Rajiv Gandhi.


Central Government is setting up a National Council for Senior Citizens as a broad-based participatory forum for this important segment of the population, Mr Naik said.


This will give a statutory Forum to Senior Citizens to address the issues affacting them, Mr Naik said.


Mr Naik said that the Central Government is working on a comprehensive fertilizer monitoring system which would present information on fertilizer availability to the farmers through SMS, internet and telephone.


President of India in her address, Mr Naik said has decided to revive eight urea units of Fertilizer Corporation of India and Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation to create an extra installed capacity of 9 million tons of urea.


Government is aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in urea production in the next five years, Mr Naik said.


Mr Naik said that Shri Jayprakash Hegde is a studious man and he is the best choice to represent Udupi-Chikmangalur Lok Sabha Constituency.

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September 20,2024

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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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September 19,2024

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Ramanagara, Sep 19: A case of rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others, police said on Thursday.

It was registered following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station’s jurisdiction.

“We received a complaint on Wednesday night and based on it, we have registered case against seven people, including the BJP MLA under various sections for rape by public servant, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, voyeurism, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, Information Technology Act, and others,” a senior police officer said.

The matter is being investigated, he said.

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with the two cases filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

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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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