Kushboo seeks ‘pause’ in campaign activities for BJP citing health issues
Chennai, Apr 8: BJP leader Kushboo Sundar on Sunday told the party high command that she has to pause her campaign activities due to a health issue.
In a letter to BJP National President J P Nadda, the actor-politician said she suffered a tailbone fracture in 2019 and that the "injury has plagued me for the past five years."
Despite medical advice, she continued to campaign for the ensuing polls and her "condition has worsened."
She has now been advised a "necessary procedure."
She said she has to now "significantly reduce my activities, particularly those that involve extensive travel and prolonged periods of sitting, both of which are integral to election campaigning."
Therefore, "I must announce a pause in my active participation in the current election campaign," Sundar told Nadda.
At times, hard decisions have to be taken and focus needs to be on one's health. I am at such a juncture today. I have dedicated myself to @BJP4India and have been following the path of our beloved PM @narendramodi ji, immersing myself in the election campaign activities. But… pic.twitter.com/tuevsqczok
— KhushbuSundar (Modi ka Parivaar) (@khushsundar) April 7, 2024
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Mangaluru positioned as Emerging Growth Hub at Vertex CXO Conclave 2026
Mangaluru: The Vertex CXO Conclave 2026, organised by Vertex Workspaces, was held at the Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and senior executives to deliberate on opportunities for business expansion beyond Bengaluru, with a focus on establishing Mangaluru as a viable centre for enterprise and technology-led growth.
Senior officials from the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) presented policy frameworks aimed at promoting investment in non-metropolitan regions. Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS, Managing Director of KITS, along with Samir Venugopal, Bharath Chandra B. K., and Vaishak Pai from KDEM, outlined incentives pertaining to infrastructure development, talent advancement and regulatory facilitation to encourage companies to expand beyond established urban centres.
Vinayak Palanakar, Chief Marketing Officer of Vertex Workspaces, stated that the organisation seeks to evolve beyond its role as a workspace provider by fostering an enabling ecosystem for business growth. He emphasised the importance of integrating policy support, talent availability and industry collaboration, and noted that the company aims to assist enterprises operating within its ecosystem in accessing government incentives while addressing key challenges such as recruitment and talent acquisition.
Speakers at the conclave highlighted Mangaluru’s strengths, including a strong educational base, improving infrastructure and an expanding presence of information technology firms and Global Capability Centres. At the same time, they underscored the need to address challenges relating to talent retention, ecosystem maturity and enhanced industry collaboration.
Kamal Karanth, co-founder of Xpheno, observed that while the Mangaluru–Udupi region has a consistent supply of entry- and mid-level talent, there remains a gap in the availability of senior-level professionals. He stressed the importance of structured hiring strategies and strengthening local ecosystems to mitigate workforce migration to larger urban centres.
Deliberations also indicated that although awareness regarding government incentives is increasing, there remains a need for greater clarity in processes and implementation mechanisms to enable effective utilisation. Vertex Workspaces reiterated its commitment to facilitating access to such frameworks and supporting businesses in connecting with appropriate talent networks.
A memorandum of understanding was signed on the occasion to enhance collaboration among stakeholders and support business expansion in the region.
In his concluding remarks, Gurudatta Shenoy, Managing Partner of Vertex Workspaces, stated that the initiative would extend beyond the conclave through continued leadership engagements, hiring platforms and policy-oriented initiatives aimed at supporting enterprises in emerging markets.
The event also featured Vertex Ashoka, an infrastructure initiative designed to support enterprise and Global Capability Centre operations, further reinforcing Mangaluru’s growing profile as a business destination.
