Honestly worked for the welfare of people; don’t know why they defeated me: Siddaramaiah

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June 12, 2018

Mysuru, Jun 12: Former chief minister Siddaramaiah said that it’s still a puzzle why the people of Chamundeshwari did not vote for him when he honestly worked for the development of the State and welfare of all the people, especially Dalits, OBCs and the poor.

He was speaking at a programme organised to thank the people of Varuna for electing his son Yathindra from the constituency, here on Tuesday. “But I will honour the people’s verdict since win and loss are part of the democracy,” he said.

Mr. Siddaramaiah, Badami MLA, said that he was satisfied because he worked sincerely and honestly for the welfare of the people. “I was never carried away either by victories and or defeats,” he said.

The former Chief Minister, however, said he will not contest elections any more. “But I will continue to be in politics to support the people who stood by me all these years.”

Arguing that politics was not “stagnant water”, he said two plus two is not four in politics but can be three, two or five.

“I think only good people face difficulties but people like you (pointing to the gathering) give me strength to overcome difficulties.”

Mr. Siddaramaiah said that he and his son were indebted to the people of Varuna for their support and they will repay them.

He said all welfare programmes of the previous Congress government will be continued by the coalition government.

“Being the chairman of the coordination committee, I’ll keep a track of them,” Mr. Siddaramaiah informed.

The former Chief Minister said there was no “Modi wave” in the country and this was evident in the recent by-elections to the Assembly and Lok Sabha seats which were mostly won by the non-BJP parties.

He also predicted that a Congress-led government at the Centre appears imminent in 2019.

On the occasion, Dr. Yathindra thanked the voters for electing him and gave full credit to his father and his five-year rule for his victory.

Mr. Siddaramaiah’s close aide and former Minister H.C. Mahadevappa was conspicuous by his absence at the thanksgiving function. However, his son Sunil Bose was present.

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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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