Fight against tollgate is politically motivated: Nalin Kumar Kateel
Mangaluru: Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel has stated that the ongoing fight against Suratkal tollgate was politically motivated
Addressing a press conference at DK district BJP office on Friday, MP Kateel said that Mukka Tollgate near Suratkal was constructed under the UPA regime. Oscar Fernandes was the union minister at the time. Now those who did not oppose the tollgate then, are now opposing it. Hence this struggle is politically motivated.
The toll is being collected near Kanhangadi bridge. There, CPM did not raise voice. Whether the CPM's policy is separate to Kerala and Karnataka, asked Nalin adding "we are still committed to removing the tollgates at Mukka and BC Road. As stated earlier, over bridge works at Thokkottu and Pumpwell will be completed in December and January respectively."
MLAs Sanjeeva Matandur, Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty, Umanath Kotian, party leader Harikrishna Bantwal, Brijesh Chowta, Kishore Rai, Jitendra Kottari and others were present.
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Two children die after arch collapses during outdoor play in Karnataka
Raichur (Karnataka) (PTI): Two children died on Saturday after a portion of an arch allegedly collapsed on them while they were watching an outdoor play in this district, police said.
The incident occurred in Bail Marchad village in Manvi taluk, they said.
According to police, seven people were sitting under the arch watching the play when the structure suddenly collapsed, killing two children on the spot.
The deceased have been identified as Vishwanath Ramalinga (8) and Sanvita (2).
Vishakshi (25), Lakshmi (18), Vishalakshi (25), Yallamma (3), and Bassamma (45) were injured in the incident and were shifted to Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital for further treatment, police said.
The bodies have been moved to the mortuary of Manvi Government Hospital, they added.
A case has been registered at Manvi Police Station, and further investigation is underway, police said.
