BJP leaders call PFI activists 'traitors'; slam govt for withdrawing cases

November 21, 2015

Bengaluru, Nov 21: In yet another controversial remark, Leader of Opposition KS Eshwarappa indirectly called activists of Popular Front of India “hooligans”, “traitors” and “goondas” and slammed Congress government of Karnataka for withdrawing cases against them in different parts of the state.

Speaking in the Legislative Council during the adjournment motion on law and order, the BJP leader said: “The Shivamogga police had given a detailed report to former Home minister K J George about “hooligans” from Kerala trying to create unrest in the district by shouting pro-Pakistan slogans and attacking people. How can the government withdraw cases against goondas and traitors like them?”

BJP MLC Ashwathnarayana said that the government was demoralising the police force by withdrawing cases against members of outfits like PFI and Karnataka Forum for Dignity (KFD).

He said that in a majority of instances, police, by risking their lives, had arrested “rowdy elements” belonging to these outfits.

The government, however, without even bothering to consult the police or law department, had been taking decisions in the Cabinet to withdraw cases against such elements, he said.

Ashwathnarayana also said that it had come to fore that the majority of bomb blasts, whether in Bengaluru or elsewhere, were traced to Bhatkal or Pune.

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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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