Eight day long Bhagavad Gita discourse begins

August 6, 2011

Mangalore, August 6: An eight day long discourse on Bhagavad Gita by Vidvan Pavagada Prakasha Rai was inaugurated at Town Hall here on Saturday by Harikrishna Punarooru, former President, Kannada Sahitya Parishad.

Delivering the presidential address, P Jayaram Bhat, Managing Director, Karnataka Bank, laid emphasis on the importance of moral values in the lives of every individual. He said: “Bahgavad Gita is the word of God. We must adhere to its ethics.”

A DVD of Bahgavadgita discourse was released by Mr Bhat, on the occasion.

Mr Punarooru addressing the gathering lamented on the decrease in morals among the youth of the nation. “Youngsters have forgotten how to respect the elders”, he said.

The programme is being jointly organised by Sri Sharada Seva Trust, Surathkal, Sri Sharada Mahotsava Samithi, Surathkal, Department of Kannada & Culture, Dakshina Kannada, Kalkoora Institution, Kodialbail, and Sri Krishna Jnana Samiti, Kadri.

The discourse will be conducted every day by Vidvan Pavagada Prakasha Rai from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm till Saturday, August 13.

Vedamurthy I Ramananda Bhat, Chief Priest, Idya Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Surathkal, A Raghavendra Rao, President, Shyamarao Foundation and Srinivas Group of Colleges, Sridhara Shetty, President, Sharada Seva Trust were present among others.

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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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