After Mangaluru RSS meet, BJP in search of a ‘firebrand’ leader to replace Yeddyurappa?

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November 16, 2018

Mangaluru/Bengaluru, Nov 16: Amidst the hot-button issues such as Ram temple and Sabarimala shrine row, the matter of leadership change in Karnataka BJP was reportedly discussed at the recently concluded Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) annual south India meeting in Mangaluru which was attended BJP supremo Amit Shah.

If sources are believed, many participants in the meeting underscored the need to replace 75-year-old former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa with a young, energetic and “firebrand” leader as the state unit president of the saffron party ahead of the looming Lok Sabha polls. However, no final decision has been taken, according to party sources.

The development comes in the wake of BJP’s flop show in recent bypolls in Karnataka. The BJP retained only the Shimoga Lok Sabha seat, while it suffered a shock defeat in the Ballari Lok Sabha seat. It is after a gap of 14 years that the BJP lost the Bellary seat to the Congress. The BJP also lost the Mandya Lok Sabha seat along with the Jamkhandi and Ramanagara Assembly constituencies.

Yeddyurappa was however not present at the meeting which was held with an intention to strengthen the Sangh Parivar organisations. The meeting is said to have sought the support of seers of various mutts for BJP’s stand.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, BJP state General Secretary C T Ravi did not rule out the possibility of Yeddyurappa being replaced as the BJP state president.

“One thing is clear. There is no permanent president. It is only Congress and the JD(S) that have permanent presidents. In our party, we have a system where change happens based on circumstances,” Ravi, party in-charge for the organisation in the southern states and a four-time legislator, said.

“The Parliamentary Board will decide when the change (in leadership) will happen. The board will also decide who is suitable. There are many workers who are eligible and they will get responsibilities based on circumstances and need,” Ravi said.

Asked how many aspirants were there for the post, Ravi quipped: “It’s not a party ticket to have aspirants.” However, it is unlikely that Yeddyurappa will be replaced with the LS elections so close and also given that he hails from the dominant Lingayat community.

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in shortly BJP will be divided B+P=boare party And J =janath will be no more

Yapp what all thought now come to the screen.Definitely Cong door never open to yeddi.Chances only at karndlaje door . Since training from nagpur hq that door may not open.

Finally Dhobi ka ---- na ghar ka na ghat ka

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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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