Karwar: BJP legislator Shivaram Hebbar has stated that some of his party colleagues had worked for his defeat during the Karnataka Assembly elections, adding that he had written to the BJP senior leaders to take disciplinary action against such members.

Addressing reporters in Yellapur town, Hebbar said that the party should ensure that the party members do not repeat the mistake in the backdrop of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “I am waiting for the response of the party leaders to my letter seeking action against the culprits in the party,” he added.

“I have not had any problems with the state or national level leaders of the party. It is only the behavior of the local leaders, who did not support me, that pained me greatly,” Hebbar told the reporters, adding, “I have not taken a decision on any political issue currently. I have also not held any discussion with anyone about joining the Congress.”

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Kasaragod: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Kasaragod Deanery, in collaboration with the Christ King Youth Movement (CKYM) Kayyar, is all set to host the highly anticipated cultural and arts festival, Kalotsav-2025. The event will take place at Christ the King Church grounds in Kayyar on January 11 and 12.

According to a release from CKYM Kayyar, the festival will commence at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, and will continue on Sunday, January 12, from 11:00 AM until 10:30 PM.

Kalotsav-2025 promises a spectacular celebration of creativity, entertainment, and community engagement, with an array of cultural performances, family entertainment activities, exciting games with prizes, and a variety of competitions. Featured events include face painting, stand-up comedy, bottle painting, singing, dance, and more.

All Konkani speaking people from across 16 parishes under the Kasaragod Deanery will participate in the festivities, making it a grand showcase of talent and unity.