Defeat of casteist politics; Victory of multicultural society'

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March 21, 2012

Mangalore, March 21: Congress veteran B Jandardhan Poojary has described the victory of Congress candidate Jayapraksh Hegde in Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency bypoll as the defeat of casteist politics of Bharatiya Janata Party.

Addressing a press meet in the city on Wednesday he said that people of the two districts have together taught an unforgettable lesson to the ruling state government, which according to him is engulfed in corruption and various scandals.

The mature voters have thwarted the conspiracies of BJP leaders, who tried to divide people in the name of 'Billavas' and 'Bants'.

Mr Poojary also said that Congress too has learnt a lesson in this election. “The people have sent a clear message to the Congress leaders and workers that their victory will continue if they maintain their unity and work together”, he said.

He also congratulated Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes for taking the complete responsibility of election campaign in the prestigious constituency.

Dissolve Assembly

Mr Poojary demanded that Chief Minister D V Sadanada Gowda should dissolve the state Assembly immediately since people of latter's home constituency have given their mandate against BJP.

Victory of Plural Society

In a separate statement Mangalore MLA U T Khader has depicted Mr Hegde's victory as the triumph of plural society and multi-culture of coastal Karnataka.

“Soon after filing nomination, BJP candidate V Sunil Kumar had stated that he did not want minorities' votes. Interestingly people of majority community themselves taught him a good lesson”, said Mr Khader.

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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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