Cong has no moral right to take Ambedkar's name: Prathap Simha

December 26, 2016

Mysuru, Dec 26: Mysuru-Kodagu Member of Parliament Pratap Simha, on Sunday, said, the chief minister and Congressmen have no moral right to speak about the BJP?and B R Ambedkar.

Reacting to the statement made by Siddaramaiah that BJP?has no right take Ambedkar's name, Simha, at a press conference here said, Siddaramaiah and Congress leaders have no moral rights or dignity to speak about Babasaheb and BJP.

It may be mentioned Siddaramaiah, at a DSS convention here on Saturday had said that BJP?plays politics on Hindutva plank, and Ambedkar had converted from Hinduism to Buddism due to inequalities in the religion.

Pratap Simha said, let the CM?give out the names of books written by Ambedkar that he has read, so far, and suggested him to readThoughts on Pakistan' authored by Babasaheb.

Speaking about Congress leaders, the MP?said, “Nehru was the only person who awarded himselfBharat Ratna', the highest civilian award.

The party did not bother to confer the award on Ambedkar. “Bharat Ratna was conferred on Ambedkar by V?P?Singh's government supported by BJP,” the MP?said.

Continuing his tirade against 131-year-old party, the MP?alleged that it was the Congress party, which had fielded a candidate against Ambedkar to ensure his defeat in the first general elections in 1952. The party had fielded Ambedkar's secretary against the architect of Indian Constitution in the election, Pratap Simha said.

The MP said, the ideologies of Ambedkar and BJP are similar - welfare of the deprived class and the nation. BJP is the first party to celebrate Ambedkar's birth anniversary and developed many memorials in the name of Babasaheb, he added.

Yeddyurappa?next CM'

Pratap Simha said that BJP will field Srinivas Prasad as its candidate in Nanjangud by-elections. The BJP candidate will win the by-polls, a prelude to 2018 Assembly polls.

“Prasad will join the party officially on January 2, at Bengaluru. Prasad is an able leader. The Congress party, which has a history of ruling the country for about 50 years, is struggling to find a suitable candidate to field against Prasad.

The results of the bypoll will indicate political wave in the state. BJP?will come to power in the state in 2018 and Yeddyurappa will be the next the CM, he said.

The ruling Congress, which did not focus on development of Nanjangud constituency in last three-and-a-half years, has been launching various development works with ministers frequenting the constituency to garner support of the people, MP?said.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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