Pejawar Seer promises to protest against Niddodi project

July 31, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 31: Pejwar Seer, who had steadfastly supported the protest against the Nagarjuna power plant at Nandikur, has declared that he is with the people of Niddodi in their fight against the proposed thermal power plant.

Speaking about his stand, Vishweshatheertha Swamiji said that any project which hijacks the local residents' right to dignified life will be opposed by him.

“I oppose Niddodi project because it is evident that the interest of people has been sidelined. I will take part in the protests against the project,” he said speaking to news persons on Tuesday.

“People of the region should be taken into confidence while implementing any project. They should have complete information about the nature of the project, status, pros and cons. The Government has to conduct feasibility study in the region before planning any such projects,” he said calling upon the government to respect the feelings of the farmers.

Calling Yethinahole and Niddodi projects as two big burdens on the district, the Seer said that though they have faith in words of the district-in-charge minister that the projects will not be implemented, the struggle against the projects will be continued. However, he called upon the protesters not to go violent in their fight.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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