Agriculture should be the top priority: MP Kateel

March 6, 2011

Puttur, March 6: Those who depend on agriculture for livelihood can lead a respectful and self-esteemed life, as nature will always help the farmer, who sees god in her, said Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel.

He was speaking after inaugurating the Kadaba block level agriculture fest at Mardhaala on Saturday.

Kateel said that the main priority of the country should be agriculture and it is our responsibility to preserve traditional agricultural system. In this regard, the government should introduce cooperative agricultural system, he added.

Appreciating the efforts of Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade, the MP said the Dharmasthla Rural Development Scheme (DRDS) has encouraged the farmers of the region. “The governments were supposed to do these types of works, but Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala did it with his own effort”, he said.

The executive director of DRDS Dr H L Manjunatha presided over the programme.

APMC President Seetharama Gowda and Puttur Taluk Panchayat Vice President Pusalya Rai also spoke.

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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