Belagavi, Dec 30: Lok Sabha Member Prakash Hukkeri said that because of the efforts of then district minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, the Congress has won four MLAs seats in Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency.

Presiding over a programme to distribute funds sanctioning letters at Yakshamba town in Chikkodi taluk on Sunday, Hukkeri said that “I also wanted to contest the Assembly elections from Kagwada constituency. But due to some other reasons, it was not possible. So, as an MP, I have brought more than Rs 400 crore for the development works, which gives me pleasure. If the party workers interested, I would contest in the Lok Sabha elections”, he said.

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Mumbai: Ratan Tata, the revered 86-year-old former chairman of the Tata Group, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital on Monday due to age-related health complications. His demise marks the end of an era for the Indian business world.

Tata, known for his integrity, leadership, and philanthropy, was a towering figure in Indian industry. He was admitted to the hospital recently, where he was undergoing treatment.

Confirming the news, Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, took to social media to express his condolences. In a heartfelt tweet, Goenka said, "The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership, and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P."

More details on the funeral arrangements are awaited as the nation mourns the loss of one of its greatest icons.