Now, JD(S) seeks both BJP, Cong support for Legislative Council Chairman post

Bengaluru, Jun 25: JD(S)?MLA?Y?S?V?Datta has sought the support of the Congress and the BJP for ensuring party MLC?Basavaraj Horatti's unanimous election as Chairman of the Legislative Council.

Datta told reporters that Horatti has been elected to the Council for the seventh successive term. “It is a historic achievement. Hence, Horatti should not be considered as just a JD(S) legislator,” he said.

Datta said all political parties stood exposed during the recent Rajya Sabha and Council elections. “By convention, the ruling party claimed the Speaker post in the Assembly, leaving the Chairman's post in the Council to the Opposition. This should continue,” he said.

Replying to a question, Datta said he has respect for Chairman DH?Shankarmurthy. “It is not that we want Shankarmurthy to be removed. But when time comes to make Horatti the Chairman, then everybody should co-operate,” he added.

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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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