Bharat Bandh on Sept 10: Various organizations extend support in DK, Udupi districts
Private bus service to be suspended in DK, Udupi
Mangaluru, September 9: Various organizations have extended their support to the Bharat Bandh called by the Congress in the country on September 10 condemning the price hike of petroleum products.
Various labour organizations have already conducted jatha and meetings on the outskirts of the city and appealed to the people to cooperate for the bandh. Meanwhile, Dakshina Kannada District Bus Owners Association and Canara Bus Owners Association which held meetings separately extended their support to the bandh. So, if the private bus service suspended, the bandh would be successful in the district.
The Bus Owners Association has decided to suspend the bus service if the movement of the buses face any opposition. The price rise of petrol and diesel is condemnable. They cannot run the buses due to sky-rocketing of the prices and the bus owners have been incurring losses. So, the central government should bring in the petroleum products under GST, Association president Dilraj Alva and general secretary Prakash Sheka demanded.
Led by MLC Ivan D’Souza and other organizations, awareness jathas were conducted in the city. Former minister Ramanath Rai also appealed the people to support the bandh. Youth Congress is preparing the activists to make the bandh successful. On Sunday also, some units of the Congress party held meetings.
Left parties also extended their support to the Bharat Bandh called by the Congress and they have decided to hold a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Monday. Auto Rickshaw associations also extended their support to the bandh.
JDS extends support
The district JDS also extended its support to the bandh and party workers would participate in the bandh on Monday, said party district president Vittla Muhammad Kunhi.
Eastern Zone Bus Owners Federation
The Eastern Zone Bus Owners Federation also announced that it would morally extend its support to the bandh. Eastern Zone City and Service Bus Owners Association president Azeez Partippadi said that they were finding it difficult to run the private buses due to hike of diesel price. The cost of bus maintenance was increased considerably and this would have negative impact on the bus operations, he said.
DYFI support
DYFI state president Muneer Katipalla appealed the people and other organizations to make the Bharat Bandh a success on September 10.
CPM
CPM district committee would stage a protest in front of the DC office on Monday in support of the Bandh, according to a press release.
‘Bandh call is politically motivated’
Dakshina Kannada district BJP, in a press statement, said that the Bharat Bandh called by the opposition parties on September 10 against petroleum products price hike is politically motivated.
Due to fluctuation in the international market, it is common that the prices will fluctuate here also. Though the crude oil price has been increasing, the Congress-JDS coalition government in the state has increased Rs 2 last time. But the Congress leaders did not speak anything then. But now, as the Lok Sabha election is round the corner, the Congress leaders have called for Bharat bandh which is politically motivated, said BJP district president Sanjeeva Matandoor.
Private bus service to be stopped at DK, Udupi districts
As the Canara Bus Owners and Drivers Associations have extended their support to the Bharat Bandh on September 10, it might affect the private bus service in the district.
Canara Bus Owners Association president Rajavarma Ballal, vice president Sadananda Chatra, DK District Bus Owners Association president Dilraj Alva, secretary Prakash Sheka and Udupi district bus owners association president Suresh Nayak said that the central government has failed to check the fuel price hike and the common people were disappointed against the centre. The Association has decided to suspend the bus service in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, they said.
Support from Left parties
All the five left parties have called for protests and struggles across the country on September 10 condemning the price rise of petroleum products and other essential commodities, Rafale Deal scandal, failure in job creation, communalism and dictatorship and other anti-people policies of the central government. In view of this, CPM district executive committee has decided to hold protests in Udupi and Kundapura and appealed to the people to support the protest voluntarily. The CPM would conduct the protests at Ajjarakadu in Udupi on September 10 at 5.30 pm and at Kundapura at 4 pm, a press release said.
Congress minority wing
People and several other organizations have extended their support to the Bharat Bandh to be held on Monday condemning the price rise and other anti-people’s policies, said Congress minority wing Kaup Black president (north wing) Riyaz Palli.
Udupi district Congress calls for bandh
District Congress president Janardhan Tonse appealed the people of the district to cooperate and support the Bharat Bandh called by the Congress and other political parties on September 10, condemning the fuel price rise, and other commodities in the country.
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Father responds to age fraud allegations against IPL history's youngest buy 13 yr old Vaibhav
New Delhi (PTI): When Sanjiv Suryavanshi sold his farm land to fund his 10-year-old son Vaibhav's cricketing aspirations, little did he know that within three years the boy would be scripting history.
During the second and final day of the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight months, became the youngest cricketer ever to be picked by a franchise as Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.10 crore.
Sanjiv, who owned farm land in his native Motipur village which is 15kms from Samastipur town in Bihar, was lost for words.
"Woh ab sirf humra bituwa nahi pura Bihar ka bituwa hai (He is not just my son now but entire Bihar's son)," Sanjiv told PTI over phone as his son is currently in Dubai for the U-19 Asia Cup.
"My son has worked hard. At the age of 8 years, he excelled at U-16 district trials. I would take him for his cricket coaching to Samastipur and then take him back," he recalled the days of hardships.
So were his finances in place as cricket is an investment?
"Not just investment, it's big investment. Aapko kya bataye humne toh apna zameen tak bech diya. Abhi bhi halat pura sudhra nahi (I have sold my land. Financial issues are still there)."
When asked about the controversies regarding Vaibhav's actual age which many believe is 15 years, the father was quick to clarify.
"When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don't fear anyone. He can again undergo age test," he sounded defiant.
Sanjiv said that Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary's "blessings" have always helped Vaibhav in his journey.
"Rakesh ji ka ashirwaad raha hai bahoot (Rakesh ji's blessings are there)."
His base price in the auction was Rs. 30 lakh and Delhi Capitals made the opening bid. RR entered the fray at Rs. 35 lakh and eventually got the better of DC to get the player on board.
So how did this bidding war happened?
"Rajasthan Royals had called him for trials in Nagpur. Vikram Rathour sir (batting coach) gave a match situation where he had to score 17 in an over. Bituwa ne 3 chakka mara. Trials mein aat chakka aur char chauwaa mara (He smashed three sixes. At trials, he hit eight sixes and four fours)," the father claimed proudly.
For a 13-year-old, it can be very difficult to understand what it means to earn a crore. So how does he plan to keep his young son away from monetary discussions?
"He just wants to play cricket and nothing else. A few years back he loved Doremon, not anymore," Sanjiv said.
BCA lauds selection
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BCA president Tiwary was all praise for the prodigy after his 1.10 crore bid for RR.
"Vaibhav Suryavanshi's incredible achievement at such a young age fills us with immense pride," Tiwary said in a statement.
"His journey from Bihar to the IPL is a reflection of his talent, hard work, and determination. The Bihar Cricket Association has always believed in nurturing young talent, and Vaibhav's success highlights the cricketing potential in our state.
"We are confident he will continue to shine and inspire aspiring cricketers across Bihar and beyond. I congratulate Vaibhav and his family."
