3 of the 4 disgruntled Congress MLAs claim their loyalty to the party

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January 25, 2019

Bengaluru, Jan 25: Three of the four disgruntled Congress legislators — Ramesh Jarkiholi, Mahesh Kumthalli and B Nagendra — have responded to Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Siddaramaiah’s show-cause notice, claiming their loyalty to the party.

The fourth legislator Umesh Jadhav has not responded yet. The four MLAs were under the party’s scanner after they skipped last Friday’s CLP meeting.

The meeting was meant to be a show of unity amid the threat of the BJP poaching legislators. These four MLAs, are reportedly in touch with the BJP.

According to sources, Jarkiholi said in his response that he was busy preparing for his daughter’s wedding.“There is no question of me quitting the party,” he has stated, sources said.

Kumthalli, too, has cited personal reasons while maintaining his allegiance to the Congress.

“Nagendra responded to the notice on Wednesday. He has said he is loyal to the party and that he couldn’t (attend the CLP meet) because of a court case hearing. He has also said that he hadn’t met BJP leaders,” Siddaramaiah said.

Jarkiholi and Kumthalli sent their responses on Thursday.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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