KS Eshwarappa predicts B. Y. Raghavendra's defeat in Shivamogga
Byndoor: Speaking at a press conference at a private hotel in Hemmadi near Kundapur, KS Eshwarappa has declared that B. Y. Raghavendra's defeat in Shivamogga is certain.
Eshwarappa criticized the BJP, suggesting that the party's leadership should be determined by the number of cases against an individual. He also accused Yediyurappa of misleading him regarding a ticket promise for his son Kantesh in Haveri.
Highlighting his commitment to Hindutva, Eshwarappa expressed confidence in winning the election with the support of the people, disgruntled BJP workers, and the Hindu society. He criticized Yediyurappa for prioritizing family politics over the party's ideology.
He dismissed rumors of his return to the BJP, stating that even if Brahma were to come, he would not change his decision. Eshwarappa concluded by reiterating his prediction of Raghavendra's defeat, stating, "100 percent Raghavendra will lose. Write this down."
The press conference was attended by former members of the Kollur Mukambika temple management committee and other local leaders.
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Bommai turns down honorary doctorate, calls for rethink on awards to politicians
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has declined to accept an honorary doctorate from Haveri University, saying it is not appropriate to confer such honours on politicians or those engaged in self-motivated social service.
He said the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours in public life.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Syndicate members of Haveri University for deciding to confer an honorary doctorate on me,” Bommai, MP from Haveri, said in a statement issued on Sunday night.
“However, I have informed the Vice-Chancellor that I will not accept the honour. As I am engaged in public service, I do not seek any awards. I believe the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours. Therefore, I humbly reiterate that I will not accept the honorary doctorate,” he said.
Bommai said honorary doctorates should be awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished and significant service in a particular field over a long period.
“It is my personal view that it is not appropriate to confer honorary doctorates on politicians or those engaged in social service out of self-motivation. I request that this matter be reconsidered,” he added.
Recently, Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar proposed the constitution of an expert panel to regulate the awarding of honorary doctorates.
In a letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of public universities in the state, the minister highlighted the lack of standards in conferring such honours.
