DK District Congress protests against Governor's nod to prosecute CM
Protestors block roads, set tires on fire, vandalize property
Mangaluru: The DK District Congress Committee held a march and protest on Monday, condemning the Governor's decision to allow the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Congress has alleged that the Governor acted under pressure from the BJP and the Central Government.
The protest began with a march from Ladyhill Brahmasree Narayanguru Circle in Mangaluru to the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of the Mangaluru Municipal Corporation office in Lalbagh. During the protest, demonstrators expressed their anger by blocking roads, setting tires on fire, and vandalizing property, including breaking the glass windows of a bus.
Prominent leaders present at the protest included MLC Prakash Rathore, Ramanath Rai, Harish Kumar, Ivan D'Souza, Padmaraj, Shakuntala Shetty, Ashok Rai, Ibrahim Kodijal, Mithun Rai, Praveen Chandra Alva, G. A. Bava, Shaletfa Pinto, Pratibha Kulai, M.S. Muhammad, Vishwas Kumar Das, and Appi.
The driver and manager of the vandalized private bus expressed their frustration over the incident, highlighting the inconvenience caused to passengers due to the broken glass. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers.
This protest follows accusations from Congress leaders who have criticised the Governor for allegedly allowing the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in an unconstitutional manner.
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Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar? Speculation rises over CM post as Mahayuti heads for landslide win in Maha
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The BJP’s seat tally is projected to rise significantly from 105 in 2019 to around 125, commanding its role as the dominant member in the alliance, with a staggering strike rate of 84%.
BJP spokesperson Pravin Darekar expressed that Devendra Fadnavis, a two-term Chief Minister, might reclaim the top post, describing the results as “overwhelming.” However, Shiv Sena spokesperson Sheetal Mhatare argued for continuity, advocating for current Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to retain the role.
BJP leader Keshav Upadhaye emphasized that the election outcome reflects the people's vote for development, but he noted that many party workers favor Fadnavis as the Chief Minister.
Adding to the drama, NCP leader Ajit Pawar, a Deputy Chief Minister in the current government, has also emerged as a potential contender. His wife, Sunetra Pawar, publicly expressed her desire to see him as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, further fueling discussions within the coalition.
