Shobha enters Lok Sabha from Udupi-Chikmagalur, JP Hegde concedes defeat

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May 16, 2014

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Udupi, May 16 Udupi, May 16: Riding on unprecedented Modi wave, former minister Shobha Karandlaje has emerged victorious in Udupi- Chikmagalur constituency. She manages to defeat incumbent Congress M P K Jayaprakash Hegde, who had defeated BJP's Sunil Kumar in 2012 by elections.

Ms Karandlaje polled 5,81,168 votes as against 3,99,525 votes secured by Mr Hegde. Ms Karandlaje is the only woman BJP MP from Karnataka.

After confirming her huge margin win, Ms Karandlaje came out of the counting centre with a victory smile and walked towards the party workers and media persons.

“This is not my victory but the victory of all the party workers and all people of my constituency,” she said adding that people have fed up with the Congress rule both at the centre and state.

“Now people have decided to bring a change in the constituency and in the country. Entire country is today celebrating the victory of BJP and all its leaders including prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi,” she said.

As soon as Ms Karandlaje's leading margin started to increase, Mr Hegede left the counting centre. He said that he will accept the people's decision.

There are eight Assembly segments in the Udupi-Chikmagalur parliamentary constituency. They include four each from Udupi and Chikmagalur district. The Assembly segments from Udupi district are Kundapur, Udupi, Kaup and Karkala, while those from Chikmagalur district are Sringeri, Tarikere, Mudigere and Chikmgalur.

There are 14 tables for each Assembly segment, while there are three tables for counting the postal ballots. The rounds of counting would vary according to the size of the Assembly constituency from 14 to 18 rounds. While the Kundapur Assembly segment will have 16 rounds of counting, the number of rounds for counting in the other Assembly segments would be as follows: Udupi – 15, Kaup – 14, Karkala – 15, Sringeri – 18, Mudigere – 16, Chikmagalur – 17 and Tarikere – 16.

Nearly 500 personnel are involved including 51 officers, 136 supervisors, 136 assistants and 136 micro-observers. There were 2,978 postal ballots in the district and their counting would start first. “We have made all arrangements for smooth conduct of counting of votes.

Tight security would be in place. As many as 414 police personnel including a party of Central Paramilitary Force, three parties of Karnataka State Reserve Police and five parties of District Armed Reserve (DAR) Police were in place. “In addition to this, a DAR party is being stationed in every police circle and picketing points had been established in sensitive areas of the district. A mobile unit is also being pressed into service,” said Superintendent of Police M.B. Boralingaiah.

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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March 21,2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed Bills doubling the salaries of the chief minister, ministers, and legislators, adding an annual burden of ₹62 crore on the exchequer.

The CM's monthly salary will increase from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, while ministers will see a 108% hike, from ₹60,000 to ₹1.25 lakh. MLAs and MLCs will get ₹80,000 per month, up from ₹40,000, and their pension will rise from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill and the Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bill were passed without debate, as the Opposition BJP protested in the well of the House.

The Bills cited the rising cost of living as justification for the hike. The Assembly Speaker and Legislative Council chairperson will now receive ₹1.25 lakh per month, up from ₹75,000.

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