Advani gets rousing reception in Mangalore, addresses rally at Nehru Maidan

October 31, 2011

Mangalore, October 31: The Jan Chetana Yatra of Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani on Monday entered coastal Karnataka amid tight security, as he flew into Mangalore airport amidst bright sunshine from Bangalore.

With Advani arriving in Mangalore as part of his anti-corruption campaign, the city has played host to all his three major yatras over the last two decades.

Party workers burst crackers at various junctions including the Hampankatta signal junction as a mark of jubilation minutes before the arrival of Advani.

Mr Advani arrived here by a special aircraft from Bangalore along with his daughter Pratibha Advani, and senior leaders of the party.

After landing at Mangalore Airport at around 11:00 am, the former deputy prime minister proceded via Nanthoor to Nehru Maidan, where he was given a rousing welcome.

At the same time thousands of BJP workers took out padayatras from Lady Hill, Mangaladevi and Jyothi Circle to the convention venue.

As part of Advani's yatra, the BJP Yuva Morcha carried out a two-wheeler rally from Mangala Stadium to the Nehru Maidan at 9 am. The rally passed through Lalbagh-PVS Circle-Navbharath Circle-K S Rao Road before reaching the venue.

From Mangalore, Mr Advani will travel to Udupi, where he will address a public meeting at 3 p.m. before proceeding toMurdeshwar. The senior leader will stay overnight at the town before continuing his journey next morning to Karwar on the way to Goa.

Click here for Advani's Speech

Traffic diversions

Meanwhile, Dakshina Kannada district administration has announced change in traffic flow in account of Yatra on Monday. The curbs on traffic flow will be in force from 6 am until the Jan Chetana Yatra leaves for Udupi.

Parking vehicles on either side of the road from Bajpe airport to Circuit House junction has been banned.

No parking will be allowed on either side of the road from Circuit House-KPT Nanthoor-Shivbhagh-Agnes-Horticulture-Balmatta-Ambedkar Circle-Balmatta Road-Hampankatta-UP Mallya Road-A B Shetty Circle.

The parking of vehicles has been banned on AB Shetty Circle-Hampankatta-Light House Hill Road-Dr Ambedkar Circle-Balmatta-Horticulture-KPT-Kuntikana. No vehicles can be parked from Kottara to Mulky on NH 66.

All the vehicles which come from the programme can be parked at Upper Maidan, Old Kent Road, Mangaladevi Road, Post Office Road (one side) and Rosario Road (one side).

The movement of all kinds of vehicles from A B Shetty Circle to Clock Tower junction has been banned from 10:00 am till the conclusion of the programme.

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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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