BJP leader asks Siddaramaiah to contest Karnataka polls from Yadgir, says local BJP MLA inefficient
Offers to pay Rupees one crore for Siddaramaiah's campaign in Yadgir
Yadgir: In what has come as a surprise for many, a BJP leader from Yadgir has requested former Karnataka CM and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah to contest the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections from Yadgir.
Chandraya Konkal, a local BJP leader has also stated that he would give one crore rupees for Siddaramaiah’s campaigning if he decides to contest the polls from Yadgir.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Konkal said Yadgir was lagging in development and the local BJP MLA was an inefficient administrator.
“The hospitals here have no doctors nor have they been developed. Only if Siddaramaiah comes here can Yadgir witness any progress.”
He added, “Although I am a member of the BJP, all my family members always supported Siddaramaiah. I have even sold my 7-acre land for the sake of Siddaramaiah.”
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Veteran Kannada film actor Bank Janardhan passes away
Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada film actor Bank Janardhan passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 76. He breathed his last at around 2:30 am at a private hospital in Bengaluru, where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailments.
Janardhan’s mortal remains have been kept at his residence in Sultan Palya for public homage, and the final rites are scheduled to be held between 3 to 4 pm, according to family sources.
Janardhan, who was known for his supporting role, has acted in more than 800 films. Apart from cinema, he has also made a mark in television and theatre. Janardhan, one of the most sought-after comedians of the 80s and 90s, has played eye-catching roles in Upendra-directed films like Shh, Tarle Nanmaga, Belliappa Bangarappa, Ganesh Subramanya and Kaurava.
He also acted in television as well, with popular appearances in serials like Mangalya, Robo Family, Papa Pandu, and Jokali.
Born in 1949 in Holalkere, Chitradurga district, Janardhan worked at a local bank before entering the entertainment industry. His passion for acting began early through theatre. It was veteran actor Dhirendra Gopal who recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in films in Bengaluru. Janardhan made his cinematic debut with Pitamaha in 1985.
