Mysuru Congress workers decide to boycott Dasara
Appeal to Ministers, MLAs against participating in celebrations
Mysuru, October 08: The local Congress leaders have decided to boycott the world famous Dasara celebrations this time.
Speaking to Varthabharati, City Congress president R. Murthy said that Dasara should be celebrated by taking all into confidence. But this time, it has become the Darbar of Ministers G.T. Deve Gowda and S.R. Mahesh. It is customary that normally, Dasara would be celebrated after taking noted personalities of the city, workers of various parties and various organizations into confidence. But this time, everything is being held as per the direction of those two ministers, he said.
The Dasara festival would have 16 sub-committees and each committee would have workers of various parties and general public. Workers have contributed for the party and it was their duty to honour their efforts during such occasions. But till date, no Congress worker is appointed to any sub-committees. They would bring this to the notice of the party leaders and they would appeal them not to participate in the celebrations, he said.
“There is the coalition government in the state. Since the beginning of Dasara, the Congress workers are being neglected. Minister Puttaranga Shetty expressed his displeasure in the Dasara Committee meeting that Congress workers and leaders are being neglected. Apart from this, MLA Tanveer Sait also expressed his displeasure. In spite of it, Ministers Deve Gowda and S.R. Mahesh have been taking decisions unilaterally”, Murthy said.
Both G.T. Deve Gowda and S.R. Mahesh had worked as the party workers. They were aware of the workers desires and pains. Even then, they have not appointed single worker to any committee which surprised him. In the Dasara high power committee meeting, the Chief Minister had said that sub-committees would be constituted shortly. But so far, both the ministers have neglected the issue, he said.
“We don’t oppose Dasara celebrations as it is the festival of the land. Everyone should enjoy. But we have appealed the party leaders and workers not to participate in the celebration, because, the party leaders and workers are being neglected Purposefully. It is insult to us if we go to the place where we do not have respect”.
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Hundreds of TVK supporters return disappointed from cancelled swearing in ceremony venue
Chennai (PTI): Hundreds of TVK supporters, fuelled by the hope of seeing their leader Vijay as chief minister, gathered at Nehru Indoor Stadium in the city on Thursday, only to be met with locked gates and a lack of information regarding the scheduled proceedings.
Many supporters, travelling from various parts of the state, near and far, like Arumbakkam and Coimbatore, expressed deep disappointment and confusion upon finding the premises closed and without official communication.
Speaking to PTI Videos, fans and party loyalists described a sense of heartbreak after arriving early to secure a place in line.
Charulatha, a supporter, noted the emotional toll of the situation: "We came with so much joy thinking he would become the chief minister today, but there is nothing here. The gates are closed. It is very painful."
Sai Deepika, her daughter and a student set to enter the 12th grade, shared her excitement for the event: "I was very excited to be here. I have been telling everyone he will win and do good things for the people."
A visibly distressed Gunasundari, a long-time political observer from a family of AIADMK supporters, stated she shifted her loyalty to Vijay: "I publicly say I voted for Vijay. I have a belief that he will help those in need. Seeing the gates closed like this is a shock."
Despite the confusion on the ground, the gathered crowd remained steadfast in their political choice. Several supporters highlighted Vijay’s decision to fund party activities independently as a key reason for their trust.
"He didn't take a single rupee from the people for his flag or the stage. He did it all himself," said an emotional Gunasundari. "Even if they try to shame him or create obstacles, he is the one who will eventually win."
Many attendees cited news reports and social media claims as their reason for arriving early on Thursday morning. Some supporters mentioned they had travelled via public transport and waited for hours under the impression that an official declaration or event was imminent.
"My son told me that declarations were made yesterday and everyone was coming today," Gunasundari added. "I didn't even tell him I was leaving; I just started my journey to see him in person for the first time".
