Congress wins Maski Assembly Constituency by-polls in Karnataka
Raichur: Congress candidate Basanagouda Turuvihal registered victory in Maski Assembly Constituency By-election by defeating BJP’s Pratapgouda Patil with over 1000 votes’ margin here on Sunday. The official announcement by the EC is however yet to come.
The Congress candidate maintained lead throughout the counting phase and BJP candidate could never take the lead.
Pratapgouda Patil, who was the Congress MLA from the constituency had joined BJP after which by-poll elections were held in the constituency. The counting of votes was held today wherein Congress has once again secured the constituency.
Interestingly, Basanagouda was BJP leader before joining hands with Congress and contesting the election.
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Malayalam actor Rajesh Keshav in ICU after cardiac arrest
Kochi (PTI): Malayalam actor Rajesh Keshav is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after suffering a cardiac arrest on August 24, hospital sources said on Wednesday.
The 47-year-old actor, known for notable roles in various films and TV shows, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night after collapsing at a city hotel.
He was first taken to the Emergency Department and successfully revived through immediate resuscitation, the hospital said in a statement.
Keshav was then shifted to the Cath Lab, where an emergency angioplasty was performed, it said, adding that he had suffered a prolonged cardiac arrest, which resulted in a moderate hypoxic injury.
The Neuro Wing is closely monitoring his neurological recovery, and encouraging signs of progress are being observed, they explained.
"At present, he remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under advanced life support," the statement said.
His condition is serious but showing gradual improvement, with a multidisciplinary team of doctors actively involved in his treatment, it added.
