Mangalore: CFI's State Conference on Feb 27

February 25, 2011

Mangalore, February 25: The first ever state level conference of Campus Front of India (CFI) will be held on Sunday, February 27 under the theme “Students for Social Change” at Nehru Maidan here.

Announcing this to media persons at Press Club here on Friday, Abdul Rahman, Organising Chairman of the Conference said that the main objective of the conference is to empower the students in particular and campus in general.

He said CFI has been working towards creating awareness on social justice and movements among the students. It also mobilise the students to work with social responsibility.

CFI is aimed at preparing a responsible generation from the Indian campuses, he said.

The conference will start after hoisting the flag at Nehru Maidan by Muhammad Shakir, State President, CFI at 9 am.

In the technical sessions of the conference which is scheduled to be held at Don Bosco Hall near Jyothi at 10 am, activists and scholars are expected to address the students.

Under the theme “Where India is heading?” Shivasundar, popular columnist and Human Rights activist will speak on “Six decades of Indian Democracy”, Pattabhirama Somayaji, Lecturer of Mangalore University will speak on “Neoliberal Assault on Education”

Dr Shridhar, HOD of Vijaya College Bangalore will speak on “Terrorism: Myth Exposed” while Prof Udaya Barkur, Chairman of History Department Mangalore University will deliver lecture on “Saffronisation of the History”

At 3 pm, a large number of students across the state will take out a huge rally from Jyothi Circle to Nehru Maidan comprising of Bike show, Scout march and Daff.

A drama “College Seatu, Laksha Notu” depicting the ill effects of donation and problems faced by students will be staged at 4 pm.

At Nehru Maidan, a galore of scholars and activists including Gowri Lankesh, Chief Editor of Lankesh pathrike, Abdussalam Puthige, Chief Editor of Varhabharathi, Pattabhirama Somayaji, Shivasundar, Prof P Koya, Chief Editor of Thejas Daily, KM Shareef, General Secretary of Popular Front of India, Illyas Muhammad Thumbay, State President, Anees Ahmed, Chairman, National Advisory Committee of CFI, Majeed Kodlipet, State President of SDPI, Shahida Thasnim, General Secretary of National Women's Front, Hasan Farook, Tamilnadu CFI President, Ajmal Ismaeel, Kerala State President and others will participate.

Muhammad Shakir, State President, CFI, Imran Khan, State General Secretary, Thufail Ahmed, State Secretary, Nasir Hussain, Chief Convener of the conference and Hyder Habib, District President of CFI were present at the press meet.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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