Prabhakar Bhat praises Kudroli, Poojary

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October 12, 2013

Mangalore, Oct 12: They might be at loggerheads with each other politically, but RSS Head honcho Dr Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat was all praises for Congress leader B Janardhan Poojary for his work at Kudroli Shri Gokarnanatheshwara temple, in Mangalore.

Dr Bhat who visited the temple on Thursday to witness the installation of Shirdi Sai Baba idol in the temple premises, went around the temple with other BJP leaders and said that it is a beautiful temple, which attracst everyone towards it because of its charm.

Answering a query on the system of widows offering prayer at the temple, Dr Bhat said that change is the law of nature and such changes will have to be accepted.

“Our country is a great land that has always revered mother and has considered her as a supreme being. In this land, these kinds of reforms must happen, which will give greater status to women,” he said.

Speaking about Dr Bhat's visit to the temple Mr Poojary said that it is a religious place, where politics is to be kept at bay. “Everyone is welcome here,” he told the reporters.

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International Airport in Udupi, Metro to Mangaluru…: Pontiffs present comprehensive Udupi development plan to PM

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November 30,2025

Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district.

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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