Foundation stone for 'Vaartha Bhavan' laid in Udupi

July 10, 2011

Udupi, July 10: Minister for Religious Endowment Dr VS Acharya said that Chief Minister BS Yedyurappa, on Friday has signed the documents making way for the formation of a Rajya Dharmika Parishath.

During his maiden press meet at the newly built Pathrika Bhavana, at Nairkere, Ajjarkad, here on Sunday, Minister also laid the foundation stone for the Vaartha Bhavan to be built adjacent to Patrika Bhavana, at a cost of Rs 50 lakhs.

He said that a few of the sections of Common Religious Endowment Act had been challenged in the Supreme Court, questioning government's authority to make appointments to Temple Administrative Committees. SC had directed the government to make amendments to the Karnataka Religious and Charitable Institutions Act, which were made accordingly and had been sent to Governor for his ascent.

“Government has also been asked to form State Religious Council and CM signed the documents forming the Religious Council on Friday”, he added.

The eight member council will have dharmadarshis of different temples, Minister for Religious Endowment and also its government secretary. This Council will have powers to appoint the administrative body to all the state level temples coming under the government. In the second stage district level Religious Council will be formed comprising district judge, agama shasthra experts, representatives from SC/ST, backward classes.

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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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