JD(S) Arsikere MLA Shivalinge Gowda resigns; to join Congress
Hassan: JD(S) legislator KM Shivalinge Gowda resigned from his post as MLA from Arsikere constituency on Sunday.
He met the Assembly Speaker Vishwanath Hegde Kageri at the latter’s residence in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada district, on Sunday.
Gowda was accompanied by more than 300 of his supporters, Congress workers as well as local leaders, during the visit.
Gowda, who has been keeping away from JD(S) activists recently, said that a decision for him to join the Congress was taken at a meeting with his supporters.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
