Kannada film producer K C N Chandrashekar passes away at 69
Bengaluru, Jun 14: Noted Kannada film producer K C N Chandrashekar who gave many blockbuster movies including 'Babruvahana' died at a private hospital, family sources said.
He was 69.
The film producer was suffering from age related ailments for quite some time and died on Sunday night, they added.
Chandrashekar was very much inspired by his father K C Nanjunde Gowda and made more than 50 movies leaving a lasting impact on the viewers.
Some of his prominent movies are 'Babruvahana', 'Huliya Haalina Mevu', 'Bhakta Gnanadeva', 'Dharmayuddha' and 'Thaayi'.
The veteran producer had also served as the president of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) and South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC).
Condoling Chandrashekar's demise, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said in his death the Kannada film industry has lost a great film-maker.
He prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
ಹಿರಿಯ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ ಕೆ.ಸಿ.ಎನ್.ಚಂದ್ರುರವರ ನಿಧನಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ @BSYBJP ತೀವ್ರ ಸಂತಾಪ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅವರ ನಿಧನದಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡಂತಾಗಿದೆ. ಮೃತರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಂತಿ ದೊರಕಲಿ, ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬವರಿಗೆ ದುಃಖ ಭರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ದೇವರು ನೀಡಲಿ ಎಂದು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ
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Won't contest bypolls until EC prevents fake voting: Mayawati
Lucknow (PTI): BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday alleged irregularities in voting in the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls and said her party will not contest by-elections in future, particularly in the state, "until Election Commission takes measures to prevent fake voting".
By-elections to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh were held on November 20 and results of it were declared on Saturday. Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats but failed to win any.
"In the bypolls held for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, there is widespread discussion about the votes cast and the results announced yesterday. I am not saying this myself; it is a common perception among people that earlier, during elections conducted with ballot papers, fake votes were cast by misusing the system, often through fraud," Mayawati said in a press conference here.
"Now, similar practices are being carried out using EVMs, which is a matter of deep sorrow and concern for democracy," the former UP chief minister said.
Not only this, but these activities are now being executed more openly, especially during by-elections, as opposed to general elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, she claimed.
"We recently witnessed this in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding the recent general elections in Maharashtra. This is a major warning bell for democracy in our country," she said.
"Given this situation, our party has decided that until the Election Commission of India takes strict measures to prevent fake voting, we will not participate in any by-elections across the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. I am specifically referring to by-elections here," Mayawati said.
As far as general elections are concerned, she continued, there is a somewhat better safeguard because the fear of power changing hands makes the ruling party more cautious.
"In general elections, it is not guaranteed that the party in power will return to power and another party may take over. This fear keeps the government machinery somewhat restrained," she added.
Considering all these factors, our party will contest general elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies with full preparation and strength, Mayawati stressed.
In the bypolls, the BJP and its ally RLD together won seven seats while Samajwadi Party candidates emerged victorious on two.
