Palemar promises development in I-Day address

August 15, 2011

Mangalore, August 15: At least 1.5 crore people across the state have been benefited by the several pro-people schemes implemented by the BJP led State government in the last three years, said Krishna J Palemar, District in Charge Minister.

He was delivering the 65th Independence Day message after hoisting the tricolour flag at the Nehru Maidan here on Monday morning.

He said, of the Rs 100 crore special grant sanctioned by the Ex-Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, 17 concrete roads will be constructed in the city. As many as 210 asphalt and inter-lock roads will also be constructed, he said.

He announced that out of the Rs 362.88 lakh sanctioned under 13th Finance Commission, drinking water supply, drainage system and street lights will be developed. He said that an amount of Rs 169.48 lakh has been earmarked for the development of roads under this grant.

He said an action plan of Rs 38.02 crore which was sanctioned for local civic bodies under SFC grant would be sent to government for the approval.

In order to solve the housing problem in the District under Basava Vasathi Yojna, he said, 9,648 beneficiaries were identified and shelter for 7,214 beneficiaries in urban area and 50, 559 in rural area have been provided at the cost of Rs.1655.45 lakhs.

Nearly 2,000 people flocked to the Nehru Maidan as the Minister unfurled the National Flag. Minister also inspected the guard of honour on a vehicle.

The Independence Day parade of 17 teams, led by Yashoda Shibarooru, District Probationary DySP, including KSRP, NCC (Airwing and Naval-Junior/Senior), District Armed Reserve (DAR) police, Civil, Traffic, Coast Guards, Home Guards, Scouts, Guides, Bharat Seva Dal, Road Safety Patrol and student's band enthralled the gathering.

Road Safety Patrol team of St Theresa School and NCC Air Wing have got first and second prizes respectively for the parade.

Air Show

This year's Independence Day also witnessed a Mini Airshow by Rathnakara Nayak of Karkala, Airo India Model Society rising India to the high in the skies amid gaiety and patriotic fervor of gathered.

Felicitation

On the occasion three special children Dhanya Rao, Royston Pinto and Anil Mendonsa who have won medals in the recently held Special Olympics in Athens, were given a warm felicitation.

Deputy Commissioner Dr N S Channapa Gowda, IGP Alok Mohan, City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, SP Labhu Ram, Mayor Praveen and others were present.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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