Youth Congress protests power cut; demands Karandlaje's resignation

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October 1, 2012

Mangalore, October 1: Members of Dakshina Kannada district Youth Congress staged a protest on Monday in front of the MESCOM Office in Pandeshwar, here against the irregular supply of electricity and power cuts in the region.

Addressing the agitators, Ivan D'Souza, Secretary of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, said that the BJP-led state government had been unsuccessful in keeping its promise of providing free electricity to the farmers of the state. “All their promises are false. From the time the BJP came to power, the state has been hit by regular power cuts which caused a great deal of inconvenience and difficulties to small-scale industries, cottage industries, manufacturers and in households”, he said.

Mithun Rai, DK district Youth Congress President said that State Government had not worked out any solutions for the problem caused by irregular supply of electricity. The government has been unable to provide free electricity to farmers and the poor. At the time of approaching exams, students face difficulties due to increasing power cuts. In such a situation, how they can study, he demanded.

He said that they would intensify their protest if the situation remained the same and would resort to struggle. He also demanded that Minister for Energy Shobha Karandlaje ought to resign from her post.

Mr Rai also said that the State Youth Congress would protest in front of over 400 MESCOM offices across Karnataka.

Youth Congress leaders Praveen Alva, Tejaswi Raj, Arun Coelho, Merril Rego and others were present.

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Mangaluru: 5 miscreants held for pelting stones at masjid near Surathkal

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September 16,2024

Mangaluru: Police have arrested five miscreants belonging to saffron outfits for pelting stones at a masjid at Katipalla near Surathkal on the outskirts of the city last night.

The arrested have been identified as Bharat, Chennappa, Nitin, Manu and Sujit all residents of Surathkal and surrounding areas. Among them, Bharat is said to be a rowdy sheeter.

The miscreants, who came on two motorbikes late on Sunday night, pelted stones at Masjidul Huda, located at 3rd block of Katipalla on the eve of Miladunnabi.

Confirming the incident, City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that investigation is in progress and a case has been registered at Surathkal police station.

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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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