Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, wife Geetha meet Dy.CM DKShi; Trigger political speculations
Bengaluru: Popular Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar and his wife Geetha paid a visit to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar at his residence in Sadashiva Nagar, Bengaluru, on Wednesday.
Accompanied by Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, who is Geetha's brother, the couple's visit has sparked speculation about Geetha's potential candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 under the Congress party.
Geetha Shivarajkumar had previously contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections as a candidate of the JD(S) party. However, she recently shifted her allegiance to the Congress and actively campaigned for the party during the Karnataka Assembly elections earlier this year.
When asked about the possibility of contesting from Shivamogga in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Geetha stated that no decision has been made yet. She emphasized that she will follow the guidance of her husband, brother Madhu Bangarappa, and the party leaders.
Geetha clarified that their recent meetings with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar did not involve any political discussions.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
