BJP advocates divisive propaganda: Brinda Karat

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April 8, 2014
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Mangalore, Apr 8: CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat said that the manifestos of the BJP and Congress at the Centre were the same on fundamental issues, and the government in power and the main parliamentary opposition party had formed an unholy alliance which was a tragedy in Indian politics.

Addressing the gathering at a public meeting organised by district unit of CPI(M) at Town Hall in the city on Tuesday, she said that the future of the country depended critically upon the ouster of UPA government from power and the defeat of RSS, BJP and its candidate Narendra Modi. “They had the most communal attack in Muzaffarnagar in UP where there was no history of communal riots. Similar to what happened in Uttar Pradesh, people have seen the violent activities of the RSS,BJP members acting like goons in Mangalore. While they attacked a local councillor, the shameless Congress could not even defend their party members,” she criticised.

She said that there was no Modi wave in the country, which is why the BJP wanted to induct criminals and corrupt persons in the party such as Pramod Muthalik, B S Yeddyurappa.

Calling Amit Shah as the ambassador ' of Modi, she said that Modi had sent him to Uttar Pradesh as the BJP poll manager for the state for the forthcoming general elections. “With single-point agenda propagated by Modi, he was sent to the peaceful areas of the state to cause more riots. The agenda of BJP is to cause hatred. We have to defeat such communal forces like BJP, since the Congress is incapable of protecting people. People know that the expiry date of the Congress has arrived in these elections. At the same time, there is a bigger fight to defeat the BJP with the support of JD(U) and regional secular parties,” she said, appealing to the people to make the right choice by rejecting the Congress and defeating the BJP.

BJP manifesto a blueprint for Hindutva agenda '

Speaking to mediapersons about the BJP manifesto and its communal agenda, she said that the BJP manifesto is a blueprint to take the Hindutva agenda forward. Under A B Vajpayee 's rule, there was a commitment that the Ram Mandir issue, Article 370 (special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir) and uniform civil code which are divisive issues will be put on the back burner. Now Mr Modi has brought this agenda to the fore again, and has given a clear message that the Hindutva mantra remains central to the BJP manifesto, she said.

Further, she said that corporate seva and RSS agenda were the two pillars of BJP manifesto. The BJP has always tried to use divisive and communal propaganda to gain votes and are least worried about the nation 's interests. That is their prime agenda and the RSS is openly working according to that agenda, she said.

She charged Modi for being directly responsible for creating the Hindutva agenda in Uttar Pradesh, which was why he was contesting from Varanasi. This is a plan to recreate an environment of division which the BJP cynically thinks will get them votes, she said.

“The CPI(M), which has laid down a broad framework based on secularism, protecting the federal nature of the Indian polity, to promote pro-people policies and to ensure democracy. We are confident that in large parts of India, the Left, along with its friends, is going to be a determining factor in the formation of the government in the post-poll scenario,” she said, adding that the Left front would play a critical role in the formation of a government.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

•    Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

•    State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

•    Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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