'Democracy under threat in West Bengal'

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July 7, 2011

Mangalore, July 7: As the Central committee of CPI (M) decided to launch a week-long campaign from July 7 against alleged violence and to defend democracy in West Bengal, the district unit of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration on Thursday in front of Deputy Commissioner's office, here.

The protesters expressed their anger against “violence in West Bengal under the Mamata regime”

Launching the campaign senior CPI (M) leader B Madhava urged the Central Government to take immediate steps to protect democracy and democratic rights. He also voiced concern over the attacks on left party workers in West Bengal. He said dozens of workers are being killed post-poll situation in West Bengal.

He called upon all democratic forces in the country to protest this onslaught against democracy and uphold democratic values.

Vasantha Achary, General Secretary, District unit CPI (M), said that democracy was facing serious threat in Kerala and West Bengal after the defeat of left parties.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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December 2,2025

Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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