BJP can ask Modi to ban us instead of holding Mangaluru Chalo: SDPI

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September 2, 2017

Mangaluru, Sept 2: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has urged the district administration and police not to give permission for Mangaluru Chalo, which will be organised by the BJP State Yuva Morcha on September 7.

Briefing media persons here on Saturday, SDPI DK district unit president Haneef Khan Kodaje said that the district has just returned to normalcy, after undergoing prohibitory order under IPC Section 144 in Bantwal for nearly two months.

At this juncture, the Yuva Morcha is organising a rally for political gain, as the Assembly election is fast approaching in Karnataka, he added.

“If the BJP wants the resignation of District In-charge Minister Ramanath Rai, then the BJP, as an Opposition party, should fight in the Assembly by asserting pressure on the state government. By holding a rally and a meet in one district, the resignation of a minister is not possible,” he said.

Kodaje said that BJP’s demand to ban the PFI and the SDPI cannot be fulfilled if they hold a rally in Mangaluru. “If they have courage, they can assert pressure on the BJP-led Central government to ban them. The demands of the BJP Yuva Morcha are silly,” he said.

Kodaje urged the district administration not to give permission for any rallies or chalo by any political party in Dakshina Kannada for the next one year, to restore peace and harmony in the district.

In reference to Ramanath Rai organising “Samarasyada Nadige” to restore peace in the district, Kodaje called it a political gimmick. “It is true that we had demanded a harmony walk in Bantwal during peace meeting held recently in Mangaluru. Rai should hold such walks by taking all sections of the society.”

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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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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