Cong-JDS coalition decides to field Madhu Bangarappa from Shivamogga: H.D. Deve Gowda,
By-election to Lok Sabha constituency
Vijayapura, October 10: Former prime minister and JDS supremo H.D. Deve Gowda said that it was decided to field Madhu Bangarappa as Congress-JDS candidate from Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency in the by-election to be held in November.
Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Deve Gowda said that the Congress and JDS leaders who held a meeting on Tuesday, took a unanimous decision to field Madhu Bangarappa from Shivamogga. Madhu Bangarappa was in foreign trip and as soon as he returned, it would be discussed with him. If he hesitated to contest, the JDS would hold a discussion with the Congress leaders again and take a decision, he said.
The JDS would shortly announce candidates to Mandya Lok Sabha seat and Ramanagar Assembly seat. None of his grandchildren would contest from Mandya. Instead of them, local leaders would be given opportunity, he said.
After discussing with the Congress leaders, a candidate would be finalized for Ballary constituency. He held discussion with Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Coordination Committee Chairman Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar and KPCC President Dinesh Gundu Rao on by-elections, he said.
Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has been continuing the Congress government programmes in the coalition government. Both the Congress and JDS have unity among themselves. The state government has been giving pro-people administration, he claimed.
Before this, Deve Gowda inaugurated Dasara celebrations and Krishi Mela at Tamba village in Indi taluk. JDS MLA Devananda Chauhan, District Minister M.C. Managoli, Health Minister Shivanand Patil and others were present.
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Hoax bomb threat emails spark security alert at Karnataka government offices; no explosives found
Karwar/Tumakuru: Government offices in three Karnataka towns were placed on high alert on Tuesday after bomb threat emails were received by the tahsildar offices in Karwar and Bhatkal, and the deputy commissioner’s office in Tumakuru.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald, police officials said all three emails originated from a single email ID and contained claims of “revenge from Tamilians and Pakistanis.” Following the threats, security agencies immediately swung into action and the premises were evacuated and thoroughly searched.
Teams from the local police, bomb disposal squad and dog squad were deployed at all locations. Authorities have confirmed that no suspicious objects or explosives were found. They called the threats a hoax, after extensive checks.
Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police Deepan M N said precautionary measures were taken as per protocol to ensure public safety. “A detailed search was conducted at all the mentioned offices, but nothing incriminating was found,” he said.
Police have begun efforts to trace the source of the emails and identify the sender while security around key government buildings in the affected districts was heightened as a precaution, officials added.
