Philanthropist, Educationist, Dr. MR Shetty passes away
Mangaluru: Prominent philanthropist and Educationist, Dr. MR Shetty, passed away on Monday morning. The funeral rites of Dr. Shetty will be held at his residence "Swagath' between 11 am - 1 pm on Monday, family said in a release.
"It is with indescribable grief, we announce the sad demise of our esteemed and honourable, Dr M.Ramgopal Shetty, Son of Late Dr.M.V.Shetty, Husband of Prof Hima Urmila Shetty, Loving father of Dr Divyanjali Shetty and Dr Rohila Shetty, Father in Law of Dr Ranjith Shetty" the release from the family stated.
Dr M.R Shetty was the Founder Secretary of Dr M.V.Shetty Trust colleges and through the Trust he was instrumental in introducing many vocational courses in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Speech and Hearing, Medical Laboratory Technology and Social Work and Education under Mangalore University.
He also served as executive member in the Rehabilitation Council of India. Under his able guidance and administration the Trust manages 15 different graduate and post graduate courses in eight different streams affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and Mangalore University, Mangalore. Dr. Shetty had his early education at St. Aloysius High School, Mangalore and went on to complete his graduate and postgraduate professional education in Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Later he left to UK on a vascular surgery fellowship.
On his return from UK he served as Asst. Professor in Surgery at KMC itself and worked there till 1989.
Dr M.R Shetty had a vision in not only providing quality health services and training of professionals in each of the allied medical fields but also in educating the public and providing affordable diagnostic and therapeutic facilities in collaboration with the Government especially to those in need. Keeping the needy in mind, he also initiated the blood bank at the Govt. Wenlock hospital. It can be said that his contribution has been vital in transforming the paramedical scene in Karnataka State as well in India.
He served as the Syndicate Member for three years at Mangalore University and also at RGUHS, Bangalore. Dr M.R Shetty was a visionary and a humble human being who has touched lives of many students and professionals across the globe.
"It is an irreparable loss and has left a deep void. His loss does us apart,He will never be away from our Heart.
There are special people in our lives that never leave us after they are gone, their legacy always remains" the release further added.
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Kharge has put 'full stop' to leadership speculation in Karnataka: Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge has put a "full stop" on the issue of leadership change in the state.
Kharge's statement has a lot of significance and there ends the matter for now. Everyone in the party should respect and accept this, he said.
Parameshwara was referring to Kharge's statement on Thursday that there was no chief minister change in Karnataka "for now" and that the leadership issue in the state will be resolved soon.
Kharge's statement came amid speculation within the party and political circles about a possible decision on leadership change and cabinet reshuffle after May 4, once the results for assembly elections in four states and one union territory, along with bypolls to two assembly segments in Karnataka, are announced.
"Mallikarjun Kharge is our party's national president. He has a lot of experience. Several people, including me, have said that in the case of change (in leadership), if he (Kharge) comes (as CM), no one could speak in front of his experience and everyone would accept it. While replying to it, Kharge said that there is a chief minister now, and there is no question of change as of now," Parameshwara said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "I welcome his (Kharge) statement because I feel he has expressed his opinion after a discussion involving him, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala (both AICC general secretaries). I may be right or wrong. I feel that his statement has a lot of significance. So that matter ends there for now."
Responding to a question on repeated statements by several party leaders regarding leadership change, the home minister said, what the AICC chief has said on the matter is final. It should be respected and accepted by all in the party. There is no meaning in interpreting it further.
"I cannot respond to what others say, but I can say my opinion. In my opinion, the AICC chief is the supreme authority in the party. He, along with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, are our high command. If the high command has said something, we should both respect and accept it. There ends the matter," he said.
Kharge has put a "full stop" on the issue, he further said, adding that, "When he has said there is no change. It is a full stop."
Responding to a question on Parameshwara's recent statement about Kharge becoming chief minister, the AICC chief on Thursday said, "You (media), he (Parameshwara), and people at the top say that it is better if I become CM. But more than fate, as per my ideology and my service to the party so far, Sonia Gandhi makes decisions regarding me."
He had further said, "But that question does not arise now. There is already a CM here. If Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and I together have to take any decision in that direction, it will take some time. Let's wait and see."
Kharge on Friday too said no date has been fixed yet to discuss a possible leadership change in Karnataka.
Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar have been insisting on his elevation in line with a reported power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah when the party won the 2023 Assembly elections. Some have even claimed that "sweet news" is expected by May 15, which is Shivakumar's birthday.
The leadership tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculation about a possible change of chief minister after the Congress government completed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, 2025.
The speculation has been fuelled by a reported "power-sharing" arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at the time of government formation in 2023.
