Actor Shivaraj Kumar campaigns for Shivamogga Congress candidate, wife Geeta
Shivamogga: Sandalwood actor Shivaraj Kumar made a appeal to voters on behalf of his wife, Geeta, who is contesting as the Congress candidate for Shivamogga constituency. Speaking at a gathering of party workers held at Lagan Kalyan Mandir in the city on Wednesday, Shivaraj Kumar urged the electorate to give Geeta a chance to serve as their Member of Parliament.
Highlighting Geeta's rich background as the daughter of former Chief Minister Bangarappa and daughter-in-law of Rajkumar, as well as his own wife, Shivaraj Kumar emphasized her extensive experience. He stated that Geeta would champion the causes of women and children in Shivamogga district and appealed to the public to support her candidacy.
Reflecting on past electoral outcomes, Shivaraj Kumar acknowledged Geeta's previous loss in the 2014 elections, attributing it to the natural ebb and flow of political contests. He underscored the importance of transparency in politics, urging politicians to be forthright with their promises and limitations.
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In response, Geeta Sivarajkumar expressed her determination to secure victory and represent Shivamogga in Parliament. She pledged to uphold the district's honor and serve its people diligently, drawing inspiration from her father's legacy.
Asserting her longstanding involvement in politics since her father's tenure as an MLA, Geeta emphasized her deep-rooted connection to the district and its residents. She appealed to voters to entrust her with their support, emphasizing her commitment to serving their interests.
Meanwhile, Minister Madhu Bangarappa criticized the incumbent MP, questioning his contributions to issues such as VISL and Sharavati victims in Parliament. Former MP Ayanur Manjunath and other prominent leaders were also present at the gathering to support Geeta's candidacy.
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Delhi records high of 32.7 deg C; AQI remains 'moderate'
New Delhi (PTI): The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the average for the season, while the relative humidity stood at 46 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said.
The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 34 and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The air quality remained 'moderate' at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 134, a slight drop from Saturday’s 137, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
