Every woman wishes to see Narendra Modi as PM, says actress Shruti

April 1, 2014

Mangalore, Apr 1: Contrary to the contention that there is no 'Modi' wave in the country, every single underprivileged woman in each village wishes to see Narendra Modi emerging as the Prime Minister of India, said BJP state unit member and actress Shruti.

Addressing a press conference in the city on Monday, she said that as a party member she had seen voters in the country creating publicity for Modi, even in rural areas. The country needs not a king but a soldier to safeguard it and the lifestyle and of Modi has inspired several. Hence, there is no doubt of his win, she said.

She said that the BJP would win more than 20 Lok Sabha seats in the state. After winning with a huge margin of over 40,000 votes in the previous elections, the party members believe that the BJP candidate from Dakshina Kannada will win this time with a greater margin, she said.

Replying to a query on the pub attack that had taken place in Mangalore during the BJP rule in the state, she said that the party would not force its opinion on others, provided that the people remained within their limits as per the culture of our country.

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really who the hell r u to decide the culture of any particular place or.country!

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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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