Bengaluru: Govt using Belagavi Session for its own agenda, says R. Ashoka
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Bengaluru: The state government is holding the Belagavi legislature session only for its own political convenience and not for public interest, alleged Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, R. Ashoka. He said the session is unlikely to run for more than eight days.
Ashoka was speaking after a coordination meeting of BJP and JD(S) legislators held at a private hotel on Friday. He said the ruling Congress is trying to push through its bills under the cover of the Belagavi session. “If the agenda is centred on Bengaluru issues, what is the point of conducting the session in North Karnataka?” he asked.
He recalled that during the previous terms of H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.S. Yediyurappa, the Belagavi session was held with the intention of discussing regional problems and pushing for the construction of Suvarna Soudha. “Let the session run for 20 days if they are serious. Discuss the issues of North Karnataka,” he urged.
Ashoka said BJP and JD(S), as NDA partners, have been working together effectively inside both Houses. He pointed to the MUDA land allocation controversy, the Valmiki Corporation issue, the cricket stadium tragedy, and other scandals in which opposition members had jointly raised their voice.
He accused the Congress government of straying from its promises and turning into a “60 percent commission government”. He further alleged that Karnataka has become an ATM for the Congress high command. “We will fight against this,” Ashoka said.
He added that 10 to 12 issues related to the upcoming session were discussed in the coordination meeting. “Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy attended the meeting and guided us. State BJP president Vijayendra also called and shared his suggestions,” he said.
Speaking at the meeting, H.D. Kumaraswamy said the first priority of the Belagavi session should be addressing the problems of North Karnataka. He criticised the government for delaying its response to recent flood-related damage in districts like Yadgir, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Belagavi and Raichur.
He also said discussions were held on working together during upcoming local body elections
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
