Now, audio clip of Sriramulu, Muralidhar allegedly offering money to BC Patil goes viral

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May 19, 2018

Bengaluru, May 19: A day after the audio clip of Gali Janardhana Reddy luring a Congress MLA by promising him assets and ministerial berth went viral, the Congress released another similar audio clip of conversation between BJP leaders and a Congress MLA.

In the fresh audio clip of a purported conversation between BJP leaders Sriramulu, Muralidhar Rao and Congress MLA B C Patil, the saffron outfit leaders have heard offering crores in return for support in the floor test. The audio clip is going viral on social media.

Excerpts:

Sriramulu: Namaskara, I am Ramulu speaking.

Patil: Namaskara

Sriramulu: What amount are you expecting?

Patil: 'Sahebru' (Boss) didn't tell me anything

Sriramulu: Tell me what amount are you expecting?

Patil: That you should tell.

Sriramulu: Some 25 have been spoken to. How many people do you have with you?

Patil: 3-4 people are with me. I have to clarify. Am confident.

Sriramulu: Will get them 10-15

Patil: How about their position?

Sriramulu: Will make them ministers

Patil: In my constituency, Banakar is strong. If there is re-election, there will be a problem.

Sriramulu: Don't worry, there won't be an election. We will elect our Speaker and prove the majority. Like in Andhra and Telangana, there won't be any disqualification of MLAs. So you don't have to worry about an election. I will now give the phone to Muralidhar Rao, you speak to him.

Rao: There is no question of resigning. You don't have to go for elections again.

Patil: As 3-4 people are with me, you have to tell me the figures

Sriramulu comes to the phone: I have already told you 15. You don't ask him the figures.

Rao: We are ready. And no election for anybody. It's about the Speaker. In every state, it's the same thing.

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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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