Dr. Veerendra Heggade in Mangaluru says he is delighted to see Ayodhya case resolved
VHP 'baithak' inaugurated in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Dec 27: The international baithak (session) of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) was inaugurated by Dharmasthala dharmadhikari (hereditary administrator) D Veerendra Heggade at Sanghaniketan here on Friday.
Addressing the gathering, Heggade said the consoling news for Hindus was that the Ayodhya issue has been resolved and the construction of Ram temple would begin soon.
He said around 640 saints from Ayodhya would visit Dharmasthala within seven days. Ayodhya is recognised as the place for saints and in the coming days, it should become a centre for devotional activities with international recognition, he said.
He said the Dharmasthala temple had undertaken cleanliness drive under Grameena Vikas Yojana.
VHP working president M B Puranik welcomed the gathering.
Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji from Pejawar mutt, VHP president Vishnu Sadashiva Kokaje, its working president Alok Kumar, its international working president Ashok Kumar Chowdary and others were also present.
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Deve Gowda hints at NDA tie-up for local body, Panchayat polls
Bengaluru: JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has indicated that the party is open to an understanding with the NDA in the upcoming local body, taluk and zilla panchayat elections.
Speaking to reporters at J.P. Bhavan on Wednesday, he said the JD(S) is a regional party, while the BJP is a national party. “We have to wait and see what decision they take regarding a pre-poll alliance. As far as local body elections are concerned, we will discuss the matter together before taking a decision,” he said.
Responding to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s allegation that the JD(S) does not give positions to anyone outside the family, Deve Gowda said the charge has no substance. “My memory is still strong. I will respond to everything at the appropriate time,” he remarked.
He also said that a JD(S) convention will be held in Vijayapura on February 27 and that he has been invited to participate in the event.
