JD(S) leader accuses Cong of neglecting Hindus in coastal Karnataka; U T Khader hits back

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August 4, 2018

Mangaluru, Aug 5: Janata Dal (Secular) leader S L Bhoje Gowda has sparked row by accusing the Congress party of ignoring Hindus in coastal Karnataka.

Speaking to media persons in the city, the MLC said that his party, under the leadership of chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, will not lose the trust of Hindus by following the path of Congress.

According to Mr Gowda, the main reason behind Congress’ debacle in coastal districts of Karnataka in 2018 assembly polls is neglecting Hindus. U T Khader was the only Congress candidate to win in 13 assembly seats of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts whereas BJP won remaining 12 seats.

Mr Gowda urged the Congress to introspect on why the majority community members voted for BJP in large numbers this time though they had dumped the saffron party in 2013 Karnataka assembly polls.

Stating that polarization of Hindu votes resulted in BJP emerging as a single largest party in the state, he said that various developments occurred during the five years of Congress rule under the leadership of then chief minister Siddaramaiah are responsible for such polarization.

“Hence we will not commit such mistakes. The JD(S) leaders have been asked to give priority to Hindus along with minority communities,” he said.

U T Khader’s response

The unexpected remarks of JD(S) leader has evoked strong response from Congress leader and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister U T Khader, who advised Mr Gowda to be cautious while talking about the coalition partner.

Mr Khader, who holds urban development and housing portfolios in H D Kumaraswamy-led JD(S)-Congress coalition government, said that Mr Gowda’s “irresponsible statement” would harm his own party.

“The allegation made against Congress that it sidelined Hindus is baseless. Congress is the enemy of communalism. It treats all communities equally and all communities vote for Congress,” he said adding that he would discuss the issue with senior leaders of his party.

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Boje Gowda's boring statement no one will bother as everyone knows how Congress worked the development of entire India irrespective of gender cast color and religion.

Muslims should rethink when voting this communal JDS.

After BJP and Congress, now JD(S) too is becoming a standard-bearer of Hindutva.

Apparent attempt by cunning family-led party to win a couple of seats in coastal Karnataka in future. But, it’s a futile bid. No future for JD(S) in DK, Udupi.

Bore Gowda has no other job. Who are those jobless idiots with him. There is no space for JDS in coastal karnatak.

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Karnataka Minister CT Ravi tests positive for COVID-19

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July 13,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 13: Karnataka Minister CT Ravi has tested positive for COVID-19. However, his wife and staff members have tested negative.

"Yesterday, I along with my wife Pallavi and my staff members underwent COVID-19 test. Fortunately, my wife Pallavi and all my staff members are tested negative. Third umpire's result for me has confirmed that I'm COVID Positive. However, I'm feeling absolutely fine," Ravi tweeted.

"For now, I'll continue to work from here and undergo treatment. Very soon, I'll get cured and come back to work with you all," he added.
So far, Karnataka has reported 36,216 COVID-19 cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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Wishing a Good health to Minister CT Ravi and May God cure him soon..

Same time, I would like to suggest minister to get admitted in same Govt hospital to get common man treatment..So, he can knows all pros and Cons of Govt COVID facilities...

Get Well soon ...

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Priest from Udupi kills self in Mumbai after learning about coronavirus lockdown extension

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April 15,2020

Mumbai, Apr 15: A 35-year-old man, who worked as a priest in suburban Kandivali, allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday afternoon, hours after learning that lockdown to contain coronavirus has been extended.

The deceased was identified as Krishna Pujari, native of Udupi in Karnataka, who was attached to Durga Mata temple in Iraniwadi area of Sanjay Nagar.

Pujari, who lived with three other priests, was waiting for the lockdown to end as he wanted to go back to his hometown, a police official said.

When he learnt that the lockdown has been extended till May 3, he was terribly depressed and allegedly hanged himself in kitchen, the official added.

No suicide note has been found, he said.

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Govt embarking on novel method to reach schemes to door steps of beneficiaries

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January 9,2020

Udupi, Jan 9: State Revenue Minister R Ashoka said on Wednesday that the state government is embarking on a novel method to ensure that social security schemes were available to the beneficiaries at their doorsteps.

Speaking after inaugurating the Mini Vidhana Soudha here, he said government will look into the Aadhaar number and income certificates to decide the eligibility of the beneficiaries. The initiative will help the poor to access welfare schemes without any hassles.

The initiative will be launched as a pilot project in Udupi district. Later, the project will extend to other districts in a phased manner. In Udupi district, 30,000 beneficiaries have been identified. The government has set aside nearly Rs 7,000 crore for social security schemes. The initiative will not only eliminate middlemen menace but will help the government save Rs 1,000 crore.

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