Govt officials removing saffron flags from private buildings across Udupi, complains Shobha

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April 10, 2018

Udupi, Apr 10: Karnataka BJP secretary and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje has accused the chief minister Siddaramaiah-led government of misusing administrative machinery.

"The government officials were removing the BJP's symbol and saffron flags even from private buildings across Udupi and Bagalkot districts and painting them with black colour," she said after receiving rice at the residence of Shivakumar at Gangasandra as part of Mushti Akki Abhiyana.

She said that the party gave tickets based on surveys.

"I am now serving as an MP and I haven't sought the party ticket for the Assembly polls," she said.

Three women figured in the BJP's first list and more women would figure in the next lists, she said.

"There are many contenders in several Assembly segments which has led to disappointment. The party will suitably reward those who didn't get the tickets. Leaders should forget differences and work to ensure the party's victory," she said.

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Have she ever spoken about development, job, busineess etc... every time she speaks about chaddis & hindutva.... and now a petty reasons saffron flag.......... thuu on ur face and shame to those people who have elected her as MP.........

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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