Magician rides blindfolded from Mysore to M'lore covering 300 km

Mangalore August 16: Samarth Shenoy rides 2-wheeler blindfloded from Mysore to Mangalore in 11 hours battling rain, bad roads, hunger and fatigue .

It was a journey against all odds, said Samarth Shenoy who created a record with a remarkable 300 kilometre ride from Mysore to Mangalore (via Hassan) blindfolded.

Samarth started his journey at 7.10 am from Mysore Palace grounds. He drove the entire 300 kilometre stretch blindfolded on a two-wheeler 'TVS Wego' battling rain, bad roads, hunger, thirst and fatigue and arrived at Mangalore at 6.10 pm.

Upon reaching Mangalore, Shenoy said that he always wanted to do something for the country. Hence, he decided to take up the challenge of riding blindfolded.

“The journey was not easy. As you cannot see, you need to concentrate throughout. If you lose focus, then the consequences are dangerous,” he said.

Samarth was accompanied by his technical crew, who drove alongside him throughout the journey. “I had an aim of reaching Mangalore within 10 hours.

However, I was delayed by an hour as it rained very heavily. There was a point when we decided to end the journey in Uppinangady. However, we decided to complete it. Driving in the Ghats section was extremely challenging,” he says.

Samarth further added that he wanted to travel without consuming food and water. “At one point, I was very thirsty. I decided to drink water but the technical crew did not have water. So, I decided to drink water after I reach my destination,” he says.

Samarth claims that he has traveled blindfolded, three times earlier. However, it was only for about 25 kilometers. This ride was a real challenge. “I have filmed the entire journey. I hope it will enter the Limca Book of Records,” he says and adds that he dedicates the ride to India's 66th Independence day celebrations.

The blindfold tied on Shenoy's eyes was opened by DDPI Moses Jayashekar, to mark the end his journey.

When asked, if he will take up the fete again, Samarth smiles while his team cheers saying, "Samarth go for it".

Being a winner of several international and national awards, Samarth Shenoy has been performing magic since he was 13. He has performed over 1000 shows across the globe including countries like Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy and Tanzania. He has also performed magic for education called 'Shaikshanika jadoo'.

He is the son of Veenadhari, who was an icon and a ray of hope for thousands of HIV positive and Aids victims.

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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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