Vittla: In a tragic road accident reported from Kodangayi near Radukatte in Vittla, seven persons including women and children sustained injuries when a Maruti Omni and another vehicle collided here on Tuesday afternoon.
Abdullah Haji who sustained injuries in the accident is said to be critical while his son Ashraf, daughters Khatija and Asiyamma, two six-month old infants and a five year old kid has sustained injuries.
According to the reports, the Omni car was heading towards Vittla from Salethur when it collided with Venture car coming from the opposite direction. The injured victims were taken to a hospital in Deralakatte for treatment.
Vittla Police reached the spot and initiated enquiry.
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Mysuru: M Lakshman, the Congress candidate for the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency, has responded to a statement by parliamentarian Pratap Simha, saying, "I was born as an Okkaliga and grew up to be a vishwamanava." Pratap Simha had earlier questioned as to who had given the caste certificate to M Lakshman.
He defended his caste identity, displaying his Vokkaliga 3A caste certificate issued by the Mysore Taluk Tahsildar, and said that one's caste is not written on their forehead.
Lakshman criticized the BJP, stating that they are resorting to lies and falsehoods during the election campaign. He highlighted the need for communal harmony and unity among all castes. Lakshman promised to focus on tourism development and create employment opportunities in the IT sector if elected. He also pledged to work towards making the Mysuru-Kodagu constituency a model for development.
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He further added that the Congress government will be in the state for 4 years and he is committed to bringing more grants.
“Like BJP we do not indulge in communal and caste conflict. Congress does not have that tendency. We will work for the people without telling lies like the BJP,” he said.
City Congress President R. Murthy, District Congress President Dr. B.J. Vijaykumar, Muda President K. Marigowda, former MLA M.K. Somashekhar, leaders H.V. Rajeev, B.M. Ramu, Sitaram, Bhaskar L. Gowda, N.R. Nagesh, Girish of Seva Dal were present.