Bank merger to protect Capitalists: Former Minister Rai
Mangaluru: “In a bid to safeguard the rich capitalists, the central government is merging the Vijaya Bank, which was giving financial livelihood to the coastal region and was in benefit; with Dena Bank and Baroda Bank, which are in the loss;” accused former minister B. Ramanatha Rai.
Vijaya Bank has a history of 87 years and has its own heritage. There is a history that the bank saved itself by not paying staff during the loss. It’s not acceptable to kill such a bank; he said while addressing a press conference on Monday.
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi nationalized the private banks and facilitated the loan facility to poor. No problem if was no money in the account. Whereas, in the current NDA government, account must have minimum Rs 2,000. Otherwise, the account holder must be penalties. With this, the NDA displays its stand where it wants to support only the haves and not the have-nots.
No one will be benefited from the merger of banks. Both, the bank staff and the customer, face a psychological problem. It has already seen the merger of Punjab National Bank and SBI. A.B. Shetty had employed many people of the district by establishing the bank. However, it is sad that the BJP MPs and MLAs are silent on the mergers. They are sure of getting votes by inciting communal sentiments ", rai said.
Mayor Bhaskar K, Leaders Mamata Gatti, Baby Kunder, Vishwas Kumar Das, R.K. Prithviraj, Sadashiva Ullal, Shashidhar Hegde, Kavita Sanil, Uppi and Nazir Bajal were present.
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Karnataka ex-MLA, a doctor, saves life of American co-passenger mid air
Bengaluru (PTI): A Karnataka ex-MLA, Anjali Nimbalkar, a doctor by profession, has saved the life of an American woman passenger, who suffered a medical emergency mid-air during a Goa–New Delhi flight, official sources said on Sunday.
The incident happened when Nimbalkar, AICC secretary co-incharge of Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra Nagar Haveli, was travelling to Delhi to attend the "Vote Chori" rally organised by Congress at Ramleela Maidan on Sunday, they added.
Nimbalkar performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and revived the co-passenger, who complained of uneasiness and shivering, fainted and lost her pulse, they said.
Nimbalkar reportedly remained by the patient’s side for the entire duration of the flight, constantly paying attention to her medical needs and comforting her.
Soon after landing at Delhi, the unwell foreign passenger was shifted to a hospital by an ambulance, sources said, adding that Nimbalkar's timely action received praise from passengers and crew members.
Lauding Nimbalkar, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a post on 'X' said, "Deeply moved and incredibly proud to hear about the remarkable presence of mind and compassion shown by former Khanapur MLA Dr Anjali Nimbalkar during a Goa–New Delhi flight. When an American woman suffered a medical emergency mid-air, Dr Anjali instantly rose to the occasion and administered timely CPR, saving a precious life."
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What makes this even more inspiring is that, despite having stepped away from her medical profession and being actively engaged in politics, the doctor within her responded without a second thought, he said, adding that "this selfless act reflects not just professional expertise, but a profound sense of humanity, service, and responsibility toward fellow beings."
"Whether in power or not, leaders like Dr Anjali Nimbalkar stand as shining examples of true public service—always ready to help, without expecting anything in return. Such individuals set a powerful standard for society and remind us of the true meaning of leadership," he further added.
Thanking the CM, Nimbalkar said, she has done her duty as a Doctor.
"It (is) also my job and duty as a doctor to serve in this capacity whenever required. Means a lot coming from you, who himself is an example of social commitment," she said in a post on 'X', replying to the CM.
