K’taka Election Results: BJP secures 6 seats; Congress wins 2 in Dakshina Kannada district
Mangaluru: In a closely contested election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in six out of eight constituencies in the district, solidifying its hold on the region. The Congress party managed to secure two seats, with its candidates winning in Mangaluru and Puttur.
Congress Party's U T Khader, a prominent figure in the district, emerged as the clear winner in the Mangaluru constituency. With an impressive track record, Khader clinched victory for the fifth consecutive time, demonstrating his popularity among the electorate.
The Puttur constituency witnessed a tight race between Ashok Kumar Rai of the Congress Party and the independent candidate Arun Kumar Puthila. In the end, Rai emerged triumphant, capturing the seat after a closely contested race.
Meanwhile, the BJP secured victories in the remaining six constituencies. Vedavyas Kamath emerged victorious in Mangaluru South, while Dr Bharath Shetty claimed the Mangaluru North seat. Umanath Kotian triumphed in Moodbidri, Rajesh Naik emerged victorious in Bantwal, and Harish Poonja secured the Belthangady seat. Bhagirathi Murulya, a new contender, also tasted success in the Sullia constituency, marking her debut with a win.
While U T Khader has won five times in a row, Vedavyas Kamath, Dr Bharath Shetty, Umanath Kotian, Rajesh Naik and Harish Poonja have won for the second time in a row, Bhagirathi Murulya and Ashok Kumar Rai have won in their first attempt.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
