Seven Corporators join Congress Party in Vijayapura
Vijayapura: Seven corporators officially joined the Congress party in the presence of District In-charge Minister MB Patil and his brother, MLC Sunilgouda Patil, on Tuesday. This move marks a notable shift in the political landscape of Vijayapura.
Among the seven corporators, four were previously independent, while two were affiliated with AIMIM, and one belonged to JD(S). In the 2022 elections for the Vijayapura City Corporation, BJP emerged as the largest party with 17 seats. Congress secured 10 seats, AIMIM 2, JD(S) 1, and Independents 5.
The Vijayapura District Congress Committee Vice President, Gangadhar Sambanni, expressed his confidence in the party's growing strength. "Today, seven corporators have joined our ranks, adding to our existing independent members. The total count of Congress corporators now stands at 18. During the upcoming Mayoral election, we are confident of electing our mayor," he stated.
During the mayoral election, local legislators also exercise their vote. Out of the six legislators, BJP holds one MLA and MP each, while Congress boasts of two MLAs and two MLCs. "Out of a total of 41 votes, Congress commands 22. This puts us in a favorable position to elect our mayor in the coming days," added Sambanni.
Minister MB Patil, who recently returned from a two-week official tour of the United States, expressed his optimism about the new additions to the party. "Everyone acknowledges that Congress alone possesses the capability to govern in alignment with the public's aspirations. Hence, independents and members from other parties have voluntarily embraced our cause. We are confident that Vijayapura City will experience effective governance in the days ahead," he stated.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
