Stay grounded, be sincere: Poojary tells winning Cong candidates

Mangalore, May 8: Riding high on historic success of the Congress, veteran Congress leader B Janardhan Poojary had a piece of advice for the winning Congress candidates.

Pointing at the defeated BJP, Mr Poojary asked the Congress winners to take a leaf of lesson and try not to repeat the mistakes committed by the BJP.

“The voters have taught an apt lesson to the BJP for its corrupt and inefficient administration. The winning Congress candidates should learn not to be like the BJP. In case any candidate follows the BJP's path, then I will given a clarion call to the electorate to vote against such a Congress candidate, without any obligation,” said Mr Poojary addressing a news conference on Wednesday in Mangalore.

Calling the victory of the Congress as an 'expected' one in the district, Mr Poojary said that the BJP dug a ditch for itself and hence it cannot blame anyone for its defeat.

“The plight of the BJP is a lesson for the Congress candidates. It teaches that any candidate should not give scope for inefficient or corrupt administration. If the candidates understand this and work sincerely for next five years then there is no doubt over such sincere candidates getting elected again,” he said.

Lauding U T Khader, Mr Poojary said that he has created history by breaking the record set by his father as he has won by wider margin than his father. However, refusing to accept Dr Raghu's defeat, Mr Poojary said that Dr Raghu only witnessed a setback and he did not lose.

Appreciating the awareness among the DK voters, Mr Poojary said that the voters of 'Karavali' districts have given an outstanding mandate.

Lauding independent candidate Halady Srinivs Shetty, Mr Poojary said that it is a great accomplishment to contest polls as an independent candidate and then register victory with such a wide margin.

Mocking at Gujarat CM Narendra Modi, Mr Poojary said that Mr Modi has in some way become a reason for the BJP's defeat.

“He tried to create hatred here but the voters here taught Mr Modi what actual Hinduism is all about,” he said.

Congress leader Ibrahim Kodijal, Kallige Tharanath Shetty among others were present.

Cong wins three seats in Udupi dist; BJP regains Karkala; Halady retains Kundapur

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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