Anganawady worker Prathima Pai selected for National Award

March 5, 2011

Kundapur, March 5: In recognition of her social service, Prathima Pai, an Anganawady worker in Uppinakudru in Kundapur Taluk has been selected for a National award.

She had also received State level award on February 23 this year given by the State government. In all, eight Anganawady workers across the state have been chosen for this award. The award will be presented on March 8 in Bangalore.

She has served as Anganawady worker in Uppinakudru for the last 28 years. She played a key role in the development of Uppinakudru Anganawady as well as imparting a quality education for the children.

She was trained in Ullal Anganawady Training Centre in 1983. Presently, she is managing two Sthree Shakthi self help groups. Besides, with the help of philanthropists she successfully managed to construct a building, toilets, provision of drinking water, electricity, wall clock, chairs, fan, tables and other essentials needs.

She has also created awareness on many government projects like Sandhya Suraksha, monthly allowance for widows and handicapped etc.

She has encouraged the people about the savings plan creating RD accounts in their names.

She is the daughter of late Prafulla Raghavendra Pai from Salikeri in Brahmavar.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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