Another CN Manjunath to contest in Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency
Bengaluru: The election campaign has kicked off with the filing of nomination papers in the Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency. Incumbent MP and Congress candidate DK Suresh filed his candidacy on March 28. The entry of JDS chief HD Deve Gowda's son-in-law, renowned doctor Dr. C.N. Manjunath, has sparked interest. However, another individual with the same name is gearing up to contest from this constituency, adding to the intrigue.
The second CN Manjunath, representing the Bahujan Bharat Party, hails from Channarayapatna. He has served as a former member of the Taluk Panchayat and Municipality of Channarayapatna and currently presides over the Dalit Sena Pade district unit. Active in various organizations, including Madiga Dandora, he has previously been associated with the Congress, JDS, and BSP. He is set to submit his nomination papers on April 2.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
