Geetha Shivarajkumar announces she will not contest elections again
Shivamogga: Actor Shivarajkumar’s wife and Congress leader Geetha Shivarajkumar has declared that she will not contest elections in the future.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Shivamogga District Women’s Congress president held at Banjar Convention Hall, she said, “I will not be contesting in elections anymore. But I will continue to remain active in the party organisation, work with you all and come whenever called.”
Geetha had earlier contested the Shivamogga Lok Sabha elections. While making her announcement, she congratulated Shweta Bandi, who took charge as the new district women’s Congress president. She praised Shweta for her hard work during the election campaign and said the gathering had brought her joy.
“Women are not weak. They have all the strength within them. They should bring everyone together and strengthen the party organisation. I may not contest elections again, but I will always stand firmly with all of you in the party,” Geetha reiterated.
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KKR hammer DC by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton
New Delhi (PTI): Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, here on Friday.
Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8.
Pathum Nissanka struck a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes.
Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.
In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, smashed 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Anukul Roy 2/31, Kartik Tyagi 2/25). Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out).
