Drop conspiracy against Siddaramaiah or face wrath of Kurubas, seer warns BSY

Agencies

April 22, 2018

Shikaripura, Apr 22: Kaginele Kanaka Gurupeeta seer Niranjananandapuri Swami on Saturday warned that the Kuruba community would give a fitting reply in the Assembly elections if the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate B S Yeddyurappa does not drop the conspiracy to defeat Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his son Dr Yatindra in the polls.

Speaking to reporters here during his visit to the town, the seer said people of the Kuruba community are closely observing Yeddyurappa’s statements at various platforms that he would leave no stone unturned to defeat Siddaramaiah, the ‘’unquestionable leader” of the community. If the BJP leader continues his conspiracy, the Kuruba community would give a fitting reply to his plans, the seer added.

Niranjanandapuri Swamy also maintained that the Kuruba community is not confined to a single political party in the state. People of the community have identified themselves with the BJP and the JD(S) too. Yeddyurappa must remember that voters of the Kuruba community would play a key role in the victory of the BJP and the JD(S) in some of the constituencies across the state.

The seer said that human relationships are more important than elections. Elections are held once in five years. So, people must value relationships above politics, he added.

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International Airport in Udupi, Metro to Mangaluru…: Pontiffs present comprehensive Udupi development plan to PM

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November 30,2025

Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district.

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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