Kalkura must reveal Sahitya Parishad accounts'

April 10, 2012

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Mangalore, April 10: Supporters of Sarvottam Anchan who is contesting the Kannada Sahitya Parishad presidential elections, have alleged that rival candidate and President of the Parishad for the past 10 years Pradeep Kumar Kalkura has been acting as a dictating authority which is dangerous for Kannada and Kannada literature.

Speaking to mediapersons at a press meet in Mangalore on Tuesday, MG Hegde, JDS leader, alleged that the Parishad under Mr. Kalkura has not maintained proper financial accounts. “Mr.Kalkura in an interview to a Kannada news daily said that he has spent Rs. 9 lakhs for the Parishad from his pocket. This statement took us by surprise and when we asked for the accounts of the Parishad, all we got in return through an RTI enquiry is the accounts of Sahitya Sammelana and not the Parishad. Mr. Kalkura must reveal the accounts of the Parishad”, Mr. Hegde said.

Stating that spending money from one's own pocket for a government aided body like the Sahitya Parishad is in fact illegal, Mr. Hegde demanded that Mr. Kalkura disclose the profits earned by Kalkura Pratishthana in his term as the chief of the Parishad.

Mr. Hegde also alleged that under Mr. Kalkura, the membership campaign has also fallen prey to favouritism. “In spite of repeated appeals that membership campaign for the Parishad be fair and open for people of all castes and communities, only one community is being favoured and members are being chosen in an unfair manner”, Mr. Hegde said.

Mahesh R Naik, writer and publisher, Kallachu Prakashana also alleged that Mr. Kalkura pressurized the treasurer of the Parishad to give him signed blank cheques.

The Sahitya Parishad elections are scheduled to be held on April 29.

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Bengaluru, Jul 8: Kannada television actor Susheel Gowda has reportedly committed suicide in his home town Mandya.

 According to reports, the actor killed himself yesterday. The exact reason for suicide hasn't been revealed yet. 

The news has come as a shock to many celebrities. The actor was over 30 years of age and had acted in TV shows. 

He played a role in serial Anthapura and was looking forward to establishing himself in the Kannada Film Industry. Other than an actor, he was also a fitness trainer. 

Shocked by the news of Susheel Gowda's death, Duniya Vijay wrote on Facebook (translated), "When I first saw him I thought he is a hero material. Even before the movie got released he has left us too soon. Whatever may be the problem suicide is not the answer. I think the series of deaths will not end this year. It is not only because of Coronavirus people fear, people are losing faith because they don’t have job which can give them the money to lead a life. It is high time to stay stronger to overcome the crisis."

Susheel Gowda has played the role of a cop in the upcoming film Salaga. It stars Duniya Vijay in the leading role.

Susheel's co-star Amita Ranganath said, "I got the news from my friend. I still can’t believe that he is no more. He was such a sweet and soft hearted person who never loses his cool. It’s been very sad to know that he has left us so early. He had the talent to achieve more in the entertainment industry.” 

Director of the serial Anthpura, Aravind Koushik on his face book page posted "Sad news I heard . Susheel Gowda who played the lead in the tv serial Antahpura that I directed is no more . Rest in Peace."

She also shared a picture with Susheel on her Instagram story and expressed her grief.

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