KKSV brings to light 'days of great betrayal'

April 22, 2013

Mangalore, Apr 22: Ahead of looming elections, Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike (KKSV) released a booklet on the maladministration of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during its five-year term titled 'Mahadrohada Karala Dinagalu' (Days of great betrayal) here on Monday, to make the electorates and other citizens aware of the misdeeds of the political party in question.

The booklet has been brought out by the Central Committee of KKSV.

Speaking at a press conference, KKSV state president Suresh Bhat Bakrabail said that the people had to be made aware of the devious actions of the BJP over the past five years, such as assault on minorities, false cases on progressive journalists, oppression of women and raising issues on cow slaughter. “The organisation requests the voters to oppose the Fascist BJP and thereby preserve the communal harmony in the region,” he said.

KKSV state secretary K L Ashok said that the four-and-a-half year rule of the BJP had seen the worst of incidents taking place in Karnataka. The BJP has played foul during its administration to a great extent. “Using its infamous 'Operation Lotus', the BJP has been the sole cause for communal clashes and rioting in several regions, and has succeeded in disrupting the communal harmony in the state. People of the state should send a stern warning to the treacherous party by not voting them to power,” he said, calling on people to completely oppose the party in the elections to be held on May 5.

He said that the Vedike was solely against the BJP, as it was a communal party that was backed by the Sangh Parivar and followed extreme rightwing agenda. Its anti-people policies led to the oppression of minorities, women and Dalits. “Even the opposing political party may be corrupt, but it is better to opt for a lesser criminal party than the BJP,” he said.

President of People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Mangalore P B D'Sa released the booklet.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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