Prajwal throws hat into RR Nagar ring, puts HDK in spot of bother

DHNS
March 2, 2018

Bengaluru, Mar 2: Though the odds are against him, JD(S) general secretary Prajwal Revanna has decided to launch his election campaign in Rajarajeshwarinagar (RR Nagar) constituency in Bengaluru after March 4.

As part of his election strategy, Prajwal will be mounting his attack on Congress' Munirathna, the sitting MLA of RR Nagar.

Prajwal has already been going around the constituency trying to expose the "wrongdoings" of Munirathna. This, despite his name not figuring even in the first list of JD(S) candidates. The party's state president H D Kumaraswamy is said to have promised the ticket to former corporator R Prakash.

"My high command is Deve Gowdaji, and he is very keen that I take a plunge into politics. He wants me to contest the elections. I am not bothered if my name is in the list or not. I am not sitting in my house and asking for a ticket. I have always been a worker - I will continue to work for the people. I have decided to launch my election campaign after March 4," he told DH on Thursday.

A video has surfaced where Prajwal is seen appealing to the RR Nagar voters to overthrow Munirathna, if they want to end the "hooliganism culture" in the constituency.

Prajwal, who was in the constituency on February 24, had charged that Munirathna had "tried to outrage the modesty of a woman corporator" and that the safety of women was at stake in the constituency.

Prajwal was referring to an incident on May 20, 2017, where his party corporator Manjula Narayanswamy was assaulted by a group of women, said to be supporters of Munirathna.

He also said that it wasn't a "big deal" that Prakash was claiming to be the candidate. "It's not a big deal that Prakash is going around, claiming that he is the candidate. Whoever the candidate is - Prajwal or XYZ, they have to come to the field and expose the flaws of the MLA. This is what I am doing. What's the point if you don't have the guts to do so?" he said.

It is rumoured that Prajwal is upset with Kumaraswamy for entering into a tacit understanding with Munirathna this time. According to sources, Kumaraswamy is said to have assured Munirathna that the party will not field Prajwal in the constituency, thereby ensuring his victory. Munirathna is producing Kannada film 'Kurukshetra,' featuring Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil.

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January 10,2025

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Barakah International School and College is organizing a unique parenting workshop aimed at equipping parents with essential skills in various aspects of parenting. The event will take place at Barakah Auditorium, Ayar, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

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January 3,2025

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BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath and several BJP leaders were arrested in Mangaluru during a protest organized by the Dakshina Kannada BJP Yuva Morcha near Mini Vidhana Soudha. 

The protest targeted the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of fostering an environment of harassment and distress, which the BJP claims has led to multiple suicides among contractors and government officials.

Key Points:

Addressing the gathering before his arrest, Kamath criticized the Congress government, alleging that neither contractors nor honest officials have found peace since it assumed power. He remarked, "Suicide seems to be the only 'guarantee' under this administration."

Kamath cited the suicide of contractor Sachin, allegedly driven to death by harassment from individuals linked to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Other cases highlighted included the suicides of Chandrashekar, superintendent of the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation, and Rudresh, who was allegedly harassed by an aide of Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar.

Kamath also referred to a Dalit inspector, Parashuram, who reportedly succumbed to alleged torture connected to Congress MLA Channareddy Patil’s son.

He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of remaining silent due to political fears over their positions.

Prominent BJP leaders such as Ramesh Kandetthu, Premananda Shetty, Vikas Puttur, Nandan Mallya, Monappa Bhandary, Pooja Pai, Deputy Mayor Bhanumathi, and Sanjay Prabhu participated in the protest alongside party workers and municipal council members.

The protest escalated, resulting in the arrest of Kamath and other BJP leaders by the police, marking a dramatic standoff between BJP and Congress.

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January 2,2025

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Mangaluru, Jan 2: The coastal city of Mangaluru witnessed yet another alarming car fire incident last evening, marking the latest in a series of similar mishaps in recent months. Fortunately, quick action by the driver and passengers prevented any injuries.

On January 1, a moving Volkswagen car caught fire on the road leading to the helipad at Maryhill. The passengers noticed flames emanating from the front of the vehicle. Acting promptly, the driver pulled over, and all four occupants exited safely.

Local residents attempted to douse the flames using water, and personnel from the Kadri fire service soon arrived to manage the situation. Despite their efforts, the car's engine was completely destroyed.

This incident adds to a growing list of car fire cases reported in Mangaluru recently:

December 16, 2024: A Hyundai car caught fire near City Centre Mall. The driver narrowly escaped.

November 15, 2024: A car was gutted within minutes near Kadri police station, though the driver escaped unharmed.

November 10, 2024: A Maruti 800 waiting at a petrol station caught fire and was completely burnt.

September 28, 2024: A parked BMW at Adyar was destroyed in a fire.

September 5, 2024: Another BMW caught fire near NITK.

In all these incidents, timely evacuation ensured that no injuries were reported. However, the frequency of such cases raises serious concerns about vehicle safety and the need for preventive measures.

Authorities and vehicle manufacturers must investigate the underlying causes of these fires to prevent future occurrences. Public awareness about vehicle maintenance and safety measures is also critical to avert such mishaps.

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