Congress to demand dissolution of state govt

Udupi, October 17: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President Dr G Parameshwar informed that congress leaders will meet Governor H R Bhardhwaj at the earliest demanding dissolution of state government as most of the ministers in the cabinet are facing charges of corruption and criminal misconduct.

Speaking to the media persons here on Sunday he said that if Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has any respect for democracy and constitution then he should resign and dissolve the assembly to seek fresh mandate from the people, as 75 percent of his cabinet colleagues are party to all wrong decisions taken by the former chief minister Yeddyurappa who has been arrested for his involvement in land scam.

He said at least 14 ministers of Yeddyurappa ministry who are continuing in the current cabinet are involved in criminal misconduct. Ministers R Ashok, Yogeshwar, Renukacharya, Somanna and even state party chief K S Eshwarappa are facing corruption and cheating charges against whom complaints have been lodged, he alleged and added that Fisheries Minister Vasanth Asnotikar is alleged to be involved in fraud case involving nearly Rs 100 crore.

Denying the charges that the congress party has celebrated after the pronouncement of arrest warrant of Yeddyurappa, Parameshwar clarified that Congress party has not celebrated the arrest of the former chief minister.

“It is not an issue for celebration. But the party is of the strong opinion that the verdict of arrest warrant against Yeddyurappa by the court is triumph of truth and it is also a strong warning for those in public life irrespective of party affiliation that they cannot escape from law if they have done anything against the law,” he said.

Power crisis

He said that state government has failed to overcome power crisis too. “Contrary to the charges made by the government, the centre has released about 800 MW power besides supplying 70 per cent of the required coal for the power plants.

If government is really serious on the power situation, it should take an all party delegation to the centre to meet Prime Minister and Union Power minister to discuss and bring pressure on them to extend all required assistance in this direction. However this government has no confidence on the opposition parties,” he said.Referring to the draught situation in the state, he alleged that state government has not made any representation to the centre seeking help.

Replying to a query on the statement made by BJP state president K S Eshwarappa against congress leaders' involvement in illegal mining scam, Parameshwar said the congress party's stand is clear in this regard. It is still demanding CBI probe into the issue. If any of his party leaders are found guilty after the probe, the party will not oppose action against such guilty leaders, he added.

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From malls to highways, Kannada signboards to be enforced in Dakshina Kannada

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February 4,2026

Mangaluru: Urban local bodies and gram panchayats should make the use of Kannada on signboards mandatory while issuing trade licences to commercial establishments, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV said. He also called for regular inspections to ensure compliance.

Presiding over the District Kannada Awareness Committee meeting at the deputy commissioner’s office, Darshan said the city corporation would be directed to ensure that shops operating in malls prominently display their names in Kannada. “All commercial establishments, including shops, companies, offices and hotels, must mandatorily display their names in Kannada on signboards,” he said.

The deputy commissioner added that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would be instructed to include Kannada on signboards along national highways. Banks, he said, would be directed through committee meetings to provide application forms in Kannada.

“Even if English-medium schools and colleges impart education in English, their signboards must display the institution’s name in Kannada. Steps will also be taken to ensure that private buses display place names in Kannada,” Darshan said.

During the meeting, committee members raised concerns over the closure of Kannada-medium schools in rural areas due to a shortage of teachers and stressed the need for immediate corrective measures. They also pointed out that several industries employ workers from other states while overlooking local candidates.

Members further demanded that nationalised banks provide deposit and withdrawal slips in Kannada. It was brought to the deputy commissioner’s notice that the presence of staff without knowledge of Kannada in rural branches of nationalised banks is causing hardship to local customers.

Meanwhile, MP Srinath, president of the District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, urged the district administration to allot land for the construction of a district Kannada Bhavana in Mangaluru.

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