CM Siddaramaiah vows more funding for sports in Tumakuru district
Tumakuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that more funds would be allocated to the sports sector in Tumakuru district and expressed confidence that world-class sportspersons would emerge from the region.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Karnataka Sports Meet 2025–26, organised in Tumakuru.
Emphasising the spirit of sportsmanship, the Chief Minister said that in sports, victory and defeat are secondary, while sportsmanship is paramount.
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He urged athletes to uphold discipline and values, stating that dedication, hard work and perseverance, along with proper training, are essential for achieving success in sports.
Siddaramaiah said the government is committed to encouraging sportspersons and has implemented reservation policies in government jobs to support them.
He noted that a 3 percent reservation has been provided in the police department, ranging from the post of constable to Deputy Superintendent of Police, while a 2 percent reservation is available across various government departments.
The Chief Minister added that sportspersons who have participated in or won medals at the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other national and international events are eligible for reservation benefits. Medal-winning athletes are also being encouraged through cash incentives, he said.
Acknowledging demands for improved sports infrastructure in the district, Siddaramaiah said there is a requirement for a hockey stadium and a world-class swimming pool in Tumakuru and assured that additional funds would be provided to strengthen sports facilities in the district.
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DMK seeks separate seating in Lok Sabha after split with Congress alliance
New Delhi: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking a separate seating arrangement for Members of Parliament belonging to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following the end of the party’s alliance with the Indian National Congress.
In a letter dated May 7 addressed to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Kanimozhi said the changed political situation made it inappropriate for DMK MPs to continue sitting alongside Congress members in the House.
She requested the Speaker to make “suitable changes” in the seating arrangement of the DMK Parliamentary Party and allot separate seating for its MPs.
“In view of the changed political circumstances and as our alliance with the Indian National Congress has come to an end, it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying the present seating arrangement alongside them in the House,” the letter stated.
Kanimozhi further said separate seating would help DMK members effectively discharge their responsibilities in the Lok Sabha.
