BJP fields couple to contest from neighbouring constituencies
Belagavi: The national political party BJP created history in Karnataka politics when it decided to field husband and wife – Annasaheb and Shashikala Jolle –from Chikkodi-Sadalaga and Nippani constituencies in the 2018 Assembly elections.
While Ms. Shashikala is an MLA from Nippani, Mr. Annasaheb will be trying his luck for the second time, after an unsuccessful bout 14 years ago. Ms. Shashikala will be fighting her traditional political rival Kakasaheb Patil and Mr. Annasaheb will be taking on Congress MLA Ganesh Hukkeri, son of Chikkodi MP Prakash Hukkeri.
Both the Hukkeris and the Jolles hail from the same village – Eksamba in Nippani taluk. While the Hukkeris belong to the Panchamsali community, the Jolles are Banajiga Lingayats, from the trading class.
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Udupi DC office staffer dies of electric shock while plucking mangoes
Udupi: A village assistant working at the Udupi Deputy Commissioner’s office died after suffering an electric shock while plucking mangoes from a tree inside the office premises on Thursday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Sadananda Devadiga (54), a resident of Alevuru village.
According to police, Sadananda, who was serving as a Group D employee at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, had climbed a mango tree located inside the rear compound of the DC office to pluck fruits.
While attempting to remove mangoes using an iron hook, the hook is said to have come in contact with a high-tension power line passing above the tree.
Due to the electric shock, he reportedly fell onto a branch of the mango tree along with the iron hook.
He was immediately shifted to Ajjarkad Hospital for treatment, but doctors were unable to save him, police said.
Fire and emergency services personnel reached the spot and assisted in removing the body. Social worker Nityananda Olakadu also extended assistance.
A case has been registered at Manipal Police Station.
