Mandya: Former MLA Dr. HD Chowdaiah passes away at 94
Mandya: Former Karnataka MLA from Keragodu in Mandya district, Dr. HD Chowdaiah passed away on late Tuesday night due to age-related health issues.
The four-time MLA and one-time MLC is survived by two sons, three daughters, and a legion of friends and relatives.
Dr. Chowdaiah of Holalu village in Keragodu Taluk is hailed for his contributions in the field of Cooperation, Education, Rural Development, and Sports.
He began serving as the Taluk Board President in 1960 and served on the board till 1968, before becoming the president of the district co-operative bank. He was been elected from the Janata party in 1978 for the Vidhana Sabha election. He contested against his political teacher K. V . Shankergowda on behalf of the Congress party and won the elections in 1983. He became an MLA once again contesting from the Congress party in 1985. He contested as an independent candidate and secured victory during the elections in 1999. Later, he was elected as a member of the Vidhana Parishad from the Congress party in 1991. The Keragodu constituency later merged with the Mandya constituency in 2008.
Arrangements have been made in Holalu village for public viewing of the late leader’s mortal remains. The sources in the family have revealed that the final rites of the deceased will be conducted on Wednesday evening.
Siddaramaiah expresses condolence: Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed condolences on the death of Dr. Chowdaiah.
Mandya’s senior statesman Dr. H. D. Chowdaiah’s passing is an extremely sad development. The 94-year-old elder, former MLA, and people’s statesman and politician Dr. Chowdaiah had been experiencing old-age-related issues. He was extremely pained after the demise of his wife. That pain aided in the deterioration of his health. He had let down my expectations of seeing him become a centenarian and left us. I pray to God that he grants the family and friends of the deceased strength to bear the loss of his death.
As a former President of the PES Trust, a brave senior co-operative, Chowdaiah was the frontline leader during the Cauvery struggles. He has served as Keragode constituency MLA four times, twice as the Parishad member, and rendered a prolonged service of 31 years as the president of the prestigious PET in Mandya. Chowdaiah was the image of Mandya’s self-respecting politician. With his demise, I have lost a close aid and well-wisher, a teary Siddaramaiah expressed.
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Don't consider today as holiday, make your vote count: Maharashtra CEO to electors
Mumbai (PTI): Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam on Wednesday appealed to voters across the state to exercise their franchise and not consider the day as a holiday.
"Do not think that one vote will not make a difference. It can make a difference," Chockalingam told reporters here after casting his vote.
Polling was underway since 7 am on Wednesday in 288 assembly seats of the state, where the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine is hoping for a strong comeback.
"All voters ought to exercise their franchise as each and every vote is equally important for the country and the state," Chockalingam said.
"I appeal to all the voters to come out and vote. Do not consider today as a holiday; make your vote count," he said.
Several senior bureaucrats exercised their franchise early on Wednesday, including state Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagarani, Mumbai City Collector Sanjay Yadav and Mumbai Suburban District Collector Rajendra Kshirsagar.
Chockalingam also highlighted the extensive preparations made for the elections, noting that nearly five lakh state government employees and two lakh security personnel were working for more than a month to ensure smooth polling.
