Bharat Seva Dal celebrates Nehru's birth centenary

November 14, 2011

Mangalore, November 14: The Dakshina Kannada district unit of Bharath Seva Dal and Corporation Bank jointly celebrated the birth centenary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the city on Monday.

The statue of Pandit Nehru in front of the the main branch of Corporation Bank at Pandeshwar was garlanded on the occasion.

Dakshina Kannada district Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Pradeep Kumar Kalkura addressed the children saying, “Chacha Nehru always encouraged talent in children.

He said that children must develop the habit of having goals in life. “They must develop a sense of love and harmony and serve the society while spreading joy amongst everyone,” he said.

Former president of the Kannada Sahithya Parishad Harikrishna Punaroor, General Manager of Customer Service Division, Corporation Bank B R Bhat and Seva Dal's district president Bashir Baikampady were also 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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