Bengaluru: Revenue Minister R Ashoka has said that as many as 10 members of the Congress in Karnataka will soon be joining the BJP.

Addressing reporters in the city on Monday, the minister said that a growing number of people were quitting the Congress, which is on a downslide in the country. “It is a sinking ship,” he opined.

“Now too, there are 10 Congressmen in the state who wish to join the BJP,” Ashoka said.

The minister also pointed out to about 15 legislators quitting the Congress a couple of years ago, since they were unhappy with the coalition government in the state. Ashoka said, “The Congress, which could not prevent such an exodus, can no longer stop its members from quitting the party.”

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Kasaragod: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Kasaragod Deanery, in collaboration with the Christ King Youth Movement (CKYM) Kayyar, is all set to host the highly anticipated cultural and arts festival, Kalotsav-2025. The event will take place at Christ the King Church grounds in Kayyar on January 11 and 12.

According to a release from CKYM Kayyar, the festival will commence at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, and will continue on Sunday, January 12, from 11:00 AM until 10:30 PM.

Kalotsav-2025 promises a spectacular celebration of creativity, entertainment, and community engagement, with an array of cultural performances, family entertainment activities, exciting games with prizes, and a variety of competitions. Featured events include face painting, stand-up comedy, bottle painting, singing, dance, and more.

All Konkani speaking people from across 16 parishes under the Kasaragod Deanery will participate in the festivities, making it a grand showcase of talent and unity.