Students pledge to save country from corruption

July 27, 2011

Mangalore, July 27: Hundreds of students on Wednesday took out a rally in the city as part of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's nationwide protest against 'corruption'.

Mangalore was one among the 500 district centres of the country, where the right-wing students' movement staged mammoth demonstration raising voice against, what the protesters said, the uncontrolled corruptions of Congress led Union Government of India.

The rally of saffron clad boys and girls from various education institutions, commenced at Jyoti Circle in the heart of the city and culminated in the Town Hall.

Addressing the overwhelming crowd of the students in Town Hall, Vasanth Kumar, State President, ABVP, said that the country's independence is in danger due to the rampant corruption and corrupt policies of the rulers of India.

Lashing out at the Centre's inability to check the scandals, he pointed out that three among the scandals of Central Government have crossed worth Rs 1 lakh crores each while 13 scandals have crossed worth Rs 1000 crores each.

Appreciating the enthusiasm of the students and their concern towards the motherland, he said that ABVP's nationwide protest aims at protecting the nation, which is engulfed by corruption.

He called upon the young generation to exhibit its strength and work towards a developed nation.

Commenting on 2G scam, which is the largest reported scam to rock the nation, he said that even Prime Minister and Home Minister of the country have involved in this scandal.

The demands of the agitating students included bringing the black money deposited in several banks across the world back to the nation, to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill, electoral reforms and transparency in the government by e-Governance.

RSS leader and businessman Pushparaj Jain presided over the protest meet. ABVP leaders Jagadish Kaapumale, Dasharath Vylai, Akshatha and Swathi were also present.

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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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