Bobby Chemmanur International Jewellers opens 58th jewellery showroom in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A new gold and diamond jewellery showroom, Bobby Chemmanur International Jewellers, owned by businessman, philanthropist, sportsperson, and motivational speaker Bobby Chemmanur, was inaugurated in Mangaluru on Sunday.
The showroom, located near the Clock Tower at Hampankatta in the city, was inaugurated by dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Bobby Chemmanur said that the group currently operates 57 outlets across the USA, the Gulf, and India, and the Mangaluru store marks its 58th outlet. He added that the company aims to open a total of 25 outlets in Karnataka. He stated that high-quality gold and diamond jewellery are being offered at the most affordable prices to customers. The Chemmanur group, with a history of 163 years, is involved in multiple businesses and contributes a portion of its profits to support the needy.
He further remarked that while he may be well-known globally, have set records, and have a large fan following, none of these are permanent. According to him, only the love of people is enduring. He said that life between birth and death is very short, and one should accept both happiness and sorrow equally and live joyfully.
Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar delivered a video message. MLA Vedavyas Kamath, Karnataka Ganiga Development Corporation Chairman Vishwas Kumar Das, actor-director Upendra, Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, former MLA Moidin Bava, BJP leader Jagadish Adhikari, former Mayor Manoj Kumar, and former Deputy Mayor Poornima extended their wishes.
On the occasion of the inauguration, financial assistance was distributed to selected deserving patients in Mangaluru through the Boche Fans Charitable Trust. Cultural programmes were also organised as part of the event, with Sahil Zaheer hosting the programme.
Offers announced:
- HUID 916 gold jewellery available at wholesale prices
* Free gold coin on purchase of diamond, uncut, or platinum jewellery worth above ₹2 lakh
* Advance booking facility available with a specified payment
* Exchange option for old gold with new HUID 916 jewellery
* Up to 50% discount on making charges for uncut jewellery
* Wide collection of silver jewellery also available
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CM Siddaramaiah alleges ‘criminal conspiracy’ in Sringeri recount, vows legal action
Bengaluru (PTI): Alleging a “criminal conspiracy” by BJP candidate D N Jeevaraj in the Sringeri Assembly poll recounting, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the outcome was manipulated after valid postal ballot votes in favour of Congress leader T D Raje Gowda were tampered with during the recounting process.
Following a Karnataka High Court order on an election petition filed by Jeevaraj, challenging Raje Gowda’s election, the reverification and recounting were conducted on Saturday.
After the reverification and recount of postal ballots for the Sringeri Assembly constituency, votes polled in favour of Raje Gowda were reduced by 255, the returning officer said.
A report on the matter has been submitted to the Election Commission of India for further action, the officer added.
Congress leader Raje Gowda had won the 2023 Assembly polls from Sringeri by 201 votes, defeating his nearest rival Jeevaraj.
Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said the High Court had directed the recounting of postal ballots and that irregularities were noticed during the exercise conducted on May 2.
“This is a clear case of criminal conspiracy,” Siddaramaiah said, alleging that valid votes cast in favour of Raje Gowda were altered after being accepted by counting agents of all parties, including Congress, BJP, and JD(S).
He claimed that during the recounting of postal ballots, 255 votes were initially accepted as valid by all agents but were later tampered with by subordinate officials.
“There is a second mark on the votes polled in favour of Raje Gowda. They had accepted these as valid votes. Subsequently, another mark was made by officials. This is a clear case of criminal conspiracy,” he said.
When asked who was behind the alleged conspiracy, the CM replied, “It was hatched by Jeevaraj and others. It is planned.”
Siddaramaiah further alleged that the returning officer acted improperly by declaring the result despite the presence of an Election Commission observer during the recounting.
“Immediately after the counting, the returning officer announced the result. He should not have done so; this is against the law,” he said.
He pointed out that Raje Gowda had originally won by 201 votes, but after the recounting, the BJP candidate was declared the winner by 52 votes.
“The BJP has committed a criminal act of conspiracy. This is not vote chori but vote dacoity,” he alleged.
The CM said a police complaint had already been filed by Raje Gowda’s election agent, Sudhir Kumar, and emphasised the need for electoral integrity.
“We want transparency and free and fair elections. That is what our Constitution mandates,” he added.
Stating that the government would pursue legal remedies, Siddaramaiah said, “We are preparing an appeal challenging the returning officer’s announcement in a court of law.”
Responding to a separate query on elections in other states, the CM said there appeared to be an anti-incumbency factor in West Bengal, while results in Tamil Nadu were “surprising,” adding that Vijay’s party was emerging as the largest there.
Following the victory of party candidates in Bagalkote and Davanagere South, Siddaramaiah expressed confidence about future electoral prospects in Karnataka.
“Even in 2028, we will win the Assembly elections. We will come back,” the CM said.
Siddaramaiah added that he would order a forensic examination into the alleged tampering of postal ballots.
