BJP provoking farmers against JDS-Cong coalition govt: CM, DyCM

Agencies

November 19, 2018

Bengaluru, Nov 19: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today attacked Opposition BJP for allegedly provoking farmers and forcing them to stage agitation against JDS-Congress Coalition government headed by him.

Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said that "I will not bow to the tactics by State BJP headed by former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa."

Mr Kumaraswamy said that since last three days the farmers were agitating and it was allowed it as it was democratic right.

On one occsion when a woman came to me and said about arrears due from Sugar Mills, "I addressed her as Mother, is it wrong to address a woman as Mother.

In rural language I asked why you were keeping quiet since last four years, were you sleeping now you are blaming me for non-payment of arrears by the Sugar Mill owners.

Parameshwara's statement

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Monday alleged that the Opposition BJP is provoking farmers against the Congress-JDS coalition government as it was against the State taking welfare measures taken up for the welfare of the farmers.

"BJP is getting angry as the Coalition government is taking series of welfare measures to help farmers of the State.

The welfare programms included waiving off farmers loan taken from nationalised Banks and cooperative institutions etc", he added.

Speaking after offering floral tribute to former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi on her birth Anniversary, function organised at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) here, he said that "Ms Gandhi is a great leader and hence she was remembered for ever because of her works and welfare programmes undertaken during her tenure including Green Revolution, Nationalisation of Commercial Banks to enable common man to get loan and other benefits.

But BJP has not contributed anything for the welfare of the people and the society, but indulging in spreading false propoganda against Congress party and now provoking the farmers to agitate against the State Government.

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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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