Karnataka by-election poll of polls predict victory for BJP
Bengaluru: The Karnataka by-election poll of polls result has predicted a smooth victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with the party's victory in at least eight seats. Congress, on the other hand, is predicted to bag less than five seats in the Karnataka by-elections.
India Today has accessed the exit poll data of three leading channels in Karnataka - Power TV, Public TV and BTV.
Power TV has predicted a minimum of eight and maximum of 12 seats for the BJP and three to six seats for the Congress. The JDS, according to the Power TV, is expected to bag 0-2 seats in the Karnataka by-elections.
Public TV, on the other hand, has predicted 8-10 seats for the BJP, 3-5 for the Congress and 1-2 for the JDS. The BTV has predicted nine seats for the saffron party, three for the Congress and only two for the JDS.
Digvijaya News 24*7 says the BJP is likely to win 9-11 seats. It has predicted 2-4 seats for the Congress and 0-2 for the JDS.
In Hosakote assembly constituency, both Public TV and the Power TV have predicted a "tight fight" between the BJP and the Congress. BTV, however, has given a nod to an Independent candidate.
In Shivajinagar assembly by-elections, Power TV has predicted a victory for the Congress, BTV says the BJP would bag the seat BJP and the Public TV says "tight fight". In Kagwad, Power TV and BTV have predicted BJP and Congress, respectively.
Speaking with India Today TV, JDS leader TS Prasad Gowda exuded the confidence of winning at least four of 15 seats. "I will not say they [the exit poll results] are wrong but we have had our feedback from the constituencies and our candidates are confident of winning."
"We will win four out of 15 seats. We will win in Yashwantpur assembly constituency," he said. It should be noted that while the BTV has predicted a win for the JDS, the Power TV has given an edge to the BJP.
The polling in Karnataka assembly by-elections concluded at 6 pm, the results of which will be declared on December 9.
The by-elections are being held to fill the vacancies caused by the disqualification of 17 rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs, whose rebellion led to the collapse of the H D Kumaraswamy-led coalition government in July and paved the way for the BJP to come to power.
The BJP needs to win at least six of the 15 seats to remain in the majority in the 225-member assembly (including the Speaker, who has a casting vote), which would still have two vacant seats -- Maski and R R Nagar.
In the assembly with the current strength of 208 after the disqualifications, the BJP has 105 MLAs (including an independent), the Congress 66 and the JD(S) has 34 MLAs.
Courtesy: www.indiatoday.in
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Punjab CM Mann lays foundation stone of Rs 14.63 crore sports stadium in Sangrur
Sangrur (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a Rs 14.63 crore modern sports stadium here, underscoring that expanding access to quality playgrounds alongside a strong education system is key to steering the youth towards "purpose, performance, and global achievement".
The stadium coming up on 4.38 acres in Satouj will offer professional training and host a wide range of sports including badminton, handball, judo, netball, basketball, volleyball, football, gymnastics, kabaddi and karate, according to an official release.
"It is a historic day for the region as this stadium is coming up at a cost of Rs 14.63 crore. This stadium will be constructed over an area of 4.38 acres, and the complex will host various sporting activities," Mann said.
"The stadium will have a 200-metre athletic track, pavilion for spectators and players and a multipurpose indoor sports hall," he said.
While highlighting the wide range of facilities being created, Mann said professional training opportunities will be provided to children and youngsters in the stadium, adding that this project will ensure that the area emerges as a sports hub.
Emphasising the importance of balanced development, he said, "When there is a good school for education and a proper ground for sports, a child can bring glory to their village, state, and country on the global stage."
Reaffirming the Punjab government's focus on youth development, Mann said, "It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that the Punjab government is successfully providing world-class facilities for education and sports."
This project will help in further breaking the backbone of drugs by fostering sporting culture in the state, and it will help in channelising the unbounded energy of youth of state in a positive manner, he said.
Such stadiums will play an important role in helping the youth stay away from the curse of drugs and in order to encourage the youngsters to realise their dreams of winning medals in national and international sporting events, the CM said.
Later, Mann launched an ultra-modern community health centre here that aims to benefit the residents of 85 villages. It is equipped with round-the-clock emergency services, surgical facilities, treatment for serious illnesses and specialist care for children, he said.
Mann alleged that previous governments neglected regions like Dirba and kept development restricted. He said his government is reversing this by investing public money back into villages through hospitals, schools, libraries and roads.
"To impart quality health services to people, we have dedicated the CHC at village Kauhrian... This ambitious project has been completed at a cost of Rs 13.23 crore and the centre has a capacity of 30 beds," he said.
He further noted, "The CHC will also have paediatric specialists for treating children's diseases, and free treatment along with all necessary tests for mothers and children will be provided."
Mann added that dental treatment will also be provided by a specialist at the facility.
