Modi, Shah likely to address rallies in Udupi, Mangaluru, Uttara Kannada ahead of 2018 polls

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December 27, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party supremo Amit shah are likely to address a really each in all three coastal districts of Karnataka as part of saffron party’s campaign for 2018 assembly polls in the state.

The state BJP core committee is learnt to have decided to send a proposal requesting Mr Modi address two to three rallies in each of the seven regions of the state during February-March next year.

Political parties usually divide the state into seven zones: Coastal Karnataka, Hyderabad-Karnataka, Mumbai-Karnataka, Malnad, Central Karnataka, Old Mysuru and Bengaluru.

BJP believes that Mr Modi and Mr Shah can still attract voters in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts that witnessed several communal incidents in recent months.

Mr Shah will pay a day-long visit to Bengaluru on December 31 to review the preparedness of the state unit of the party for the Assembly polls.

Briefing reporters after the core committee meeting of the party on Tuesday, BJP general secretary Aravind Limbavali said Shah, among others, will review a recent initiative of the BJP wherein legislators and MPs are given responsibility not only to look after his or her constituency but one more allotted by the party.

He will also review the progress of the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Parivarthan Yatra which has travelled 170 Assembly constituencies.

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Yes you are quite correct, if the EVM is used there is no hopes of Siddanna otherwise 100%

To get respect and value for each citizens voting power all must stand together are demand ballot system. No matter whof ever win. For a fare and clear result and for a good ad ministration in Karnataka we want ballot voting system.

Jai Hind Jai Karnataka

Modi had made alliance with EVM. Thats why he's won in every election. Hope feku's EVM alliance wont work in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah is best. Congress will bag 2018 poll. Thats 100% sure

In Karnataka, Modi wave will not spread.

The people, who denied permision for Sunny leone's programme, cant say they didnt watch and enjoyed her porn videos till now. All are fake moral people. They should deny Amitttt Shah's programme permission

Sunny leone programme will be private one with tickets so no need to worry.. All issues are unwanted. But these cheddi people's public. They dont have license for their tongue. They May tell anything for personal gain and spreading communal tension

Shah and Feku coming for spreading communal hatred

Be careful.. Sunny leone's programme is far better than shah's

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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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