Vishwa Kannada Theru' begins journey from M'lore

March 7, 2011

Mangalore, March 7: The 'Vishwa Kannada Theru' which is scheduled to participate in the Vishwa Kannada Sammelana at Belgaum was formally flagged off by Zilla Panchayat President KT Shailaja Bhat, at Kadri Park in the city in the presence of dignitaries on Monday morning.

The 'Theru' (chariot) carries the logo of the Sammelan in the front and various paintings depicting the culture and history of the district on the sides.

Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat CEO P Shivashankar said that the chariot is being taken out to create awareness about the art, culture and literature of the land among the masses.

It will traverse through places of historical and cultural importance in Bantwal, Puttur, Sullia, Belthangady taluks and reach Belgaum via Moodbidri on March 10, he informed.

Tahshildars of the respective taluks, along with local dignitaries will receive the chariot at their respective taluk borders. K V Raman, Stage Director, Nithyanada Rao, Secretary, Manikrishna Swami and Lakshmeesh are the district representatives accompanying the chariot.

A delegation of 50-members from Dakshina Kannada district will be attending the Belgaum conference, which will commence on March 11 and end on March 13.

Deputy Commissioner Subodh Yadav, Coastal Development Authority Chairman Nagaraj Shetty, Assistant Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalkatti, DK District Kannada Sahithya Parishath President Pradeep Kumar Kalkura and former State Kannada Sahithya Parishath President Harikrishna Punaroor were among those present during the flagging off ceremony.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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