Bhavya Poojary elected President of M'lore Taluk Panchayat

February 10, 2011

Mangalore, February 10: Bhavya Gangadhara Poojary and Vijayalaxmi Shetty of the BJP were elected President and Vice President of Mangalore Taluk Panchayat by one vote, respectively.

Prabhulinga Kavalikatti, Assistant Commissioner assisted by Vishwanath Poojary, Executive Officer of Taluk Panchayat conducted the elections which were held at the Taluk Panchayat Auditorium here on Thursday.

Both candidates defeated their congress counterparts by bagging 19 votes each. Meanwhile congress candidates secured 18 votes each.

While Congress fielded Surekha Chandrahas for the President's post, Maria Lavina Vegas of the party contested for the post of Vice-President.

Bhavya represents Kalla Mundkuru constituency and Vijayalaxmi represents Ganjimutt.

Speaking to media persons later, Bhavya said that she would try to implement all the government schemes in the Taluk effectively with the cooperation of all concerned. Efforts will be made to solve the problems of title deeds, she promised.

When asked about her candidature, she said, “It was unexpected for me and indeed it was the decision of party leaders”.

Vice President Vijayalaxmi echoed Bhavya's words and stated that she will give priority to drinking water, roads and street lights.

Bhavya Poojary

Bhavya, wife of Gangadhar Poojary, resident of Kalla Mundkur, completed her graduation from the Besant Women's College, Mangalore, High School in Canara High School, Urwa Mangalore and Primary education in Sri Rama Higher Primary School, Konchady.

Vijayalaxmi Shetty

Wife of Booba Shetty and resident of Mogaru Kere in Ganjimutt,Vijayalaxmi Shetty has studied upto 7th standard. She has been the member of Ganjimutt Gram Panchayat three times. She is the President of Ganjimutt Milk Producers Cooperative Society, and the President of Dharmasthala Gramabhivrddi Yojana Okkoota and the President of Dharmasthala Gramabhivrddi Yojana Okkoota Association.

It can be noted that with this election, top posts of Zilla Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat as well as Mangalore City Corporation have all fallen in the kitty of women. The post of President was reserved for general (women) candidate and that of vice-president for candidate from BCM (B) women group respectively.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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