Gopal Poojary resigns as Udupi Congress chief; says lies worked in favour of BJP

February 24, 2016

Udupi, Feb 24: Accepting moral responsibility for the defeat of Congress in the zilla and taluk panchayat elections in Udupi, Byndoor MLA K Gopal Poojary has resigned from the post of District Congress Committee president.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained the Udupi Zilla Panchayat and the three taluk panchayats of Udupi, Kundapur and Karkala with an increased majority.

Mr. Poojary said that the results were “totally unexpected” as he had expected the party to get at least 16 or 17 seats in the zilla panchayat.

He had dispatched his resignation letter addressed to the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee G. Parameshwara.

“I accept full responsibility for the defeat. I feel that the time has come for a new face to head the party unit here. The youth should be given a chance to head the party unit and rejuvenate it,” he said.

About the reasons for the defeat, Mr. Poojary said that the BJP had taken up a misinformation campaign against the Congress and that had worked in its favour. Lies spread by BJP misled the people. Though Congress workers had worked hard, they might have failed to take the programmes of the government to the people, he said.

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hindus are quitting congress in large no , it is strictly not a good sign . more than 75% voters in congress comes from minority community . so it is clear ...Hindus have shifted their loyalty to BJP and elsewhere for BJP and JDS . BJP is making inroads into even congress bastions like chamarajnagar and hale mysore . it will definitely impact 2018 assembly . good advice for siddu ji ... be tough on islamic militants and dont encourage Jihadists and target innocent sangh parivar boys . once power comes to BJP , state and central BJP gives a deadly combination and terrorism and terrorist community dont feel safe for sure ... jai ho BJP ..

Oscar should have resigned. If he thinks he is not greedy.

As long as Mr. Oscar interfere in selecting the candidates, Congress no chance in Udupi District, He should quit now and take rest after long years staying in Delhi!!!!

Where is Oscar ???

Send Sorake to puttur and Oscar to Assam . Appoint JP Hegde as District President. to save the congress.

Sir, can you elaborate, what are the lies.......You have realised very lately the true colour / picture/heart of this Chaddis..... Even your party's inaction / impotency against the goondagiri of chaddis in earlier years , has costed you very dearly....In the Last Lok sabha election you ended up with 44 seats.... shame on the leaders who brought such credit to your party...

Jayaprakash Hegde must be laughing.....

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Badria Vision 2028: Phase I Project Launched at Campus Ceremony

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January 19,2026

Mangaluru: The Phase I project of Badria Vision 2028 was formally launched at a ceremony held at the Badria Campus on January 17, marking an important step in the institution’s long-term development roadmap.

The programme was attended by P.B. Abdul Hameed, Secretary of the MEA, and P.C. Hasir, Correspondent of the MEA, who presided over the event and underscored the institution’s commitment to growth and academic excellence.

Office-bearers of the Badria Alumni Association were present in large numbers, including A.K. Sajid (President), Shamsuddin and S.M. Farooq (Vice-Presidents), Shaheed (General Secretary), and Khaleel (Treasurer), reflecting strong alumni engagement in the initiative.

The gathering was blessed by Sayyid Shamsuddeen Basith Thangal Kukkaje, Qateeb of Zeenat Yatheem Bakshi, who led a special dua seeking divine guidance and success for the project.

The ceremony also witnessed the participation of prominent alumnus and local corporate professional Abdul Latheef, along with alumni members Naushad, Kalandar, Safwan, members of the core committee, and several other former students.

A key moment of the event was the formal handover of a cheque to Ameen Woodland Architect, signalling the immediate commencement of construction work under Phase I of the project.

Organisers said the launch of Phase I reflects a shared vision, institutional unity, and collective resolve to realise the objectives of Badria Vision 2028.

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