Bantwal: Concerning the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai’s silence on the suicide case of contractor Santhosh Patil who had accused Minister K. S. Eeshwarappa of demanding commission and the mounting atmosphere of communal tension experienced in the state the SDPI workers accused the CM of inaction and displayed black flags to the Chief Minister and his entourage passing through Valachchil on Wednesday. 

The Chief Minister who was on his way from Mangaluru to attend the Dakshina Kannada level BJP’s organizational program scheduled at Bantwal’s Bunt’s Auditorium was shown black flags by the S.D.P.I. Activists in a demonstration of outrage and protest. 

As the Chief Minister’s vehicle was approaching, the activists shouted slogans and blocked the road momentarily to show black flags and demonstrated their dissatisfaction to the CM. The police stopped the S.D.P.I activists and dispersed them, and some of them were even detained, it is learned.

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Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar shared heartfelt messages on X in celebration of the 69th Kannada Rajyotsava, highlighting the importance of Karnataka’s heritage, language, and culture.

CM Siddaramaiah emphasised that Kannada Rajyotsava is a day for committing to the preservation and growth of Karnataka’s identity, encompassing its people, language, culture, land, and water. He wished all Kannadigas a happy Kannada Rajyotsava, expressing the hope that love and care for Kannada would become a daily celebration. “Best wishes to all Kannadigas on Kannada Rajyotsava. ‘Sirigannadam Gelge, Sirigannadam Balge,’” he shared.

DCM DK Shivakumar celebrated digitally by taking a selfie with the ‘Kannada Filter’ on Instagram, encouraging others to join in. He nominated Speaker U.T. Khader to continue this digital campaign, marking it as a small step to spread Kannada’s glory worldwide. “May the lamp of Kannada shine forever, lighting the way for everyone,” he added.