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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Death toll in Mundathikode fireworks explosion rises to 16
Thrissur (Kerala) (PTI): One more person who had been hospitalised following the Mundathikode fireworks explosion died at Thrissur Medical College on Sunday, police said.
With this, the death toll in the incident has risen to 16.
According to Thrissur Medical College police, the deceased has been identified as Unnikrishnan from Edappal, who was among the 38 persons present at the fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode where the explosions occurred on April 21.
Police said Unnikrishnan had suffered over 80 per cent burns and had remained in critical condition.
The condition of the two other injured persons remains critical, police said.
Of the 38 persons present at the site, 16 have died, while four remain missing.
The fireworks were being manufactured for Thiruvambady Devaswom as part of the Thrissur Pooram festivities.
The licensee of the unit had also suffered burn injuries and had died earlier.
