RSS route march: KSAT stays PDO's suspension
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal (KSAT) has stayed the "arbitrary suspension" of a Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) for taking part in an RSS route march, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said on Thursday.
The Bengaluru South MP, who is also a lawyer by profession, said his law office had challenged the suspension of Lungasugur PDO Praveen Kumar in Raichur district.
"My law office had challenged the arbitrary suspension of PDO Praveen Kumar K P for participating in the RSS Pathasanchalana in Lingasugur, Raichur, before the Hon'ble Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal," Surya said in a post on 'X'.
"KSAT has today stayed the suspension order, which was mechanically passed due to political pressure."
The stay should serve as a lesson to the Congress government that "no amount of intimidation can deter the nation-building ideals of RSS," he added.
Surya also thanked former Advocate General of Karnataka, Prabhuling Navadgi for his support.
Praveen Kumar was suspended on October 18 for participating in the RSS event.
The MP had met the PDO and assured him of every assistance.
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Nandini joins RCB as official dairy partner for IPL-2026 T-20 season
Bengaluru (PTI): The KMF on Tuesday announced that its brand Nandini has partnered with RCB for the 2026 edition of the IPL T-20 cricket, which is scheduled to begin from March 28.
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is the state's leading dairy cooperative brand and second-largest dairy co-operative in India.
"KMF-Nandini is partnering with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League T-20 cricket, which is scheduled to begin from 28 March-2026. RCB, the defending champions of the tournament, are one of the league's most popular franchises with a worldwide fan presence," KMF said in a statement.
Speaking about the association, B Shivaswamy, Managing Director, KMF said, "KMF and RCB represent the coming together of two great national brands rooted in Karnataka and we are looking forward to interacting with the passionate fans of RCB during the league this season."
According to him, KMF-Nandini has been designated as the "Official Dairy Partner' of this League and will be entitled to various activations as part of the association.
"We are delighted to be partnering with the RCB team. It is a reiteration of our continued support of sport," it added.
Rajesh Menon, Chief Operating Officer, RCB, said: "We are delighted to partner with KMF (Nandini) for this season. As two iconic brands rooted in Karnataka, this partnership is built on shared values of excellence, trust and a deep connection with our community. Nandini's legacy and household presence across the state make this association truly special, and we look forward to creating meaningful moments for fans together throughout the season."
