Congress withdraws call for ‘Karnataka Bandh’ on Thursday
Bengaluru: The Congress has withdrawn its call for a symbolic ‘Karnataka Bandh’ on Thursday, March 9, in opposition of the corruption of the BJP government in the state.
Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar said that school and college-level examinations, including those of PU II, are currently being held in the state. Since holding a state protest would inconvenience the students and their parents, the party is withdrawing its bandh call.
“We have arrived at the decision after discussion with party senior leaders,” said the KPCC president.
Speaking on the matter, Shivakumar said, “The Congress had decided to hold a symbolic bandh of two hours from 9 am to 11 am on March 9, strongly opposing the high levels of corruption in the BJP government and demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. As we gave the bandh call, however, students and parents approached us and informed us of the problems they would face if a protest was organized in times of their examination. Deciding to give priority to their welfare and respecting their request, we are withdrawing the bandh call.”
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
