Congress makes formal announcement, Siddaramaiah returns as CM, DKShi Deputy CM
Bengaluru: Congress party has officially announced that Siddaramaiah will take the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on May 20, 2023. The party's decision comes after careful consideration of the leadership options available, particularly between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, both of whom are recognized as capable leaders.
While acknowledging the leadership abilities of both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, the party emphasized that only one individual can hold the position of Chief Minister. In a show of unity and consensus-building, the Congress party has chosen Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister designate for Karnataka.
Additionally, DK Shivakumar, a prominent leader within the party, has been designated as the Deputy Chief Minister in the state's new cabinet. This decision highlights the party's intention to utilize the experience and expertise of both leaders in governing Karnataka effectively.
The official announcement was made by the Congress party on Thursday, solidifying Siddaramaiah's selection as the Chief Minister. The party's recognition of Siddaramaiah's leadership qualities and his previous experience as the Chief Minister of Karnataka likely played a significant role in this decision.
The upcoming oath-taking ceremony on May 20, 2023, will mark Siddaramaiah's return to the position of Chief Minister, reflecting the party's confidence in his leadership capabilities. As Karnataka prepares for a new phase of governance, the combination of Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister is expected to bring stability and effective leadership to the state.
The Congress party's choice of Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister designate, along with DK Shivakumar's appointment as Deputy Chief Minister, signifies a strategic move aimed at leveraging the strengths of both leaders to steer Karnataka towards progress and development in the coming years.
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Pro-chancellor of St Aloysius University, Fr Melwin J Pinto SJ passes away at 63
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Mangaluru: Fr Melwin J Pinto SJ, Pro-chancellor of St Aloysius University Rector of St Aloysius Institutions, and Vice President of Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society (MJES), breathed his last on Friday, April 10. He was 63.
Born in 1963, Fr Melwin Pinto completed his schooling and college education at St Aloysius before joining the Jesuit order on June 20, 1981. He was ordained as a Jesuit priest on April 14, 1997.
Over the years, he held several academic qualifications, including an MA in English, a Master’s degree in Education, and diplomas in psychology and counselling as well as school administration.
He began his career in education as headmaster of St Joseph’s Primary School and High School in Hassan, serving between 1996 and 1999.
He later founded St Joseph’s Indian PU College and served as its principal until 2007. He subsequently served as headmaster of St Aloysius High School, Mangaluru, from 2007 to 2011, and later as principal of St Joseph’s PU College, Hassan, until 2012.
Fr Melwin Pinto also worked with Vatican Communications and Radio in Rome, contributing to its English desk for Asia and Indian languages.
He later served as superior and director of Fatima Retreat House in Valencia for two years from May 2017, before being appointed as superior of the Jesuit study home ‘Vidyaniketan’ in Dharwad.
He was also closely associated with the development of St Aloysius Institutions and played a key role in securing the status of a Deemed-to-be University. His contribution to the education sector and efforts towards innovation were widely acknowledged. He was known for maintaining close relations with people from all sections of society.
Legislative Council MLA Ivan D’Souza, in a statement, said the demise of Fr Melwin J Pinto was a huge loss to the educational and religious fields and had created a significant void in society.
Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao also expressed grief, stating that his service and contributions to education would always be remembered.
Details regarding the funeral are yet to be announced.
