JD(S) gears up for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, leaders to begin state tour after 15th Aug
Bengaluru: Following the setback in the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha polls, the Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] has already commenced preparations for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In order to bolster its presence in the state, party leaders and top campaigners are set to embark on a state-wide tour after August 15, as announced by JD(S) National President H.D. Devegowda.
A crucial meeting was held under Devegowda's presidency at the JD(S) headquarters in J.P. Bhavan, Bengaluru on Monday, to strategize for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The discussions revolved around party organization and the formation of a new core committee, among other important topics. Several decisions were made during the meeting to strengthen the party's position in preparation for the upcoming polls.
Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy emphasized that despite the setback in the last assembly elections, the party should focus on organizing and strengthening itself. Devegowda's directive was clear that the JD(S) should continue its struggle, remain organized, and pro-people in its approach.
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To execute these plans, a unanimous decision was made to form a new core committee under the leadership of former minister G.T. Devegowda. This committee will be convened by former MLA Y.S.V. Datta and will consist of 20 members.
Furthermore, Kumaraswamy disclosed that after August 15, key leaders of the party, including himself, will embark on a state tour to intensify the groundwork for the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls.
"The Party President has directed that our struggle must be organized and focused and should be pro-people. And we will fight accordingly. Moreover, there was a detailed discussion in the meeting about appointing leaders for various sections within the party," said Kumaraswamy.
Prominent JD(S) leaders were present in the meeting, including Bandeppa Kashempur, H.K. Kumaraswamy, Alkod Hanumanthappa Suresh Gowda, Annadani, Nisarga Narayanaswamy, K.N. Thippeswamy, Nemiraj Naik, Y.S.V. Datta Lingesh, Appaji Gowda, Veerabhadrayya Halaravi, Magadi Manjunath, Suraj Naik Soni, Thimmarayappa, Doddanagowda Patil, Ashwin Kumar, Choudareddi, and Srikante Gowda.
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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
