Former MLA Vatal Nagraj holds 'Dogs Conclave' protest , says politicians barking more than dogs

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September 25, 2019

Bengaluru, Sept 25: Pro-Kannada activist and former MLA Vatal Nagraj took an unusual method to protest by organising a 'Dogs Conclave' here to protest against "vulgar internal fights" of political parties with dogs expressing concern that the squabbling politicians were "barking" more than them.

The protest against the style of functioning of the politicians on Wednesday was held at a bus stand here.

"Dogs are unhappy that politicians have taken their place. They are barking more than the dogs. The internal political fights are becoming more vulgar," Nagraj said.

The 80-year-old seasoned politician said, "Politicians are barking and the morale of politics has died. Old-age politics doesn't exist anymore and loose talks against each other are increasing. There is a lot of corruption and politicians are losing their patience. They are becoming commodities of trade.

"They are not at all worried about people and becoming shameless. They are barking and are fighting with each other that is why we are showing the real face of politicians through a dogs conclave where dogs are very much worried about politicians who are taking their places," he added.

Nagraj who heads the pro-Kannada outfit Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha has in the past conducted several novel protests which have amused onlookers.

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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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