JD(S) may not announce 2nd list, issue tickets directly

DHNS

April 18, 2018

Bengaluru, Apr 18: Though the JD(S) was the first to announce its list of 126 candidates on February 17, it has, however, resorted to adopting a wait-and-watch policy before releasing its second list.

But, it is now said that the party may not announce the second list and would directly start issuing ‘B’ forms to its candidates, many of whom will be late entrants and disgruntled leaders from the Congress and the BJP.

For, the BJP is yet to announce 70 more candidates. Also, both the Congress and the BJP are said to introduce changes to their respective lists until the last minute.

Candidates have time until April 24 to file their nominations.

Given the scenario, JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda is said to be in no hurry to announce the second list, as he would want to poach as many disgruntled BJP and Congress aspirants to his party.

He has also claimed that disgruntled leaders from the national parties will continue to join his party till April 24.

When contacted, Gowda, however, said that his party would announce the second list in a couple of days. But, he did not deny that many leaders might have to be given B-forms directly. “Kumaraswamy is in Madikeri -- once he is back, we will announce the list. But some changes will have to be made to the list -- it’s inevitable,” he added.

On Tuesday, former BJP MLA from Chickpet in Bengaluru, Dr Hemachandra Sagar joined the JD(S), as he was denied the ticket from Chickpet. Dr Sagar will be JD(S)’s Chickpet candidate. Former Congress leader P Ramesh too officially joined the party. The party has decided to field him from C V Raman Nagar.

It is also learnt that the party might field former BJP corporator G H Ramachandra from Rajarajeshwari Nagar. Another local leader from the constituency, H Hanumantharayappa (father-in-law of deceased IAS officer D K Ravi) of the Congress too will join the JD(S) on April 20.

Meanwhile, vexed BJP leaders such as Shashil Namoshi and Belur Gopalakrishna are said to be in touch with the JD(S).

While Namoshi was hoping for the ticket from Gulbarga North, Gopalakrishna was vying for one from Sagar in Shivamogga.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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