Shifting ‘Aero India’ Air Show to Lucknow is not fair: CM
Hubballi, August 12: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the Central Government’s decision to shift the venue of ‘Aero India’ air show being held in Bengaluru once in two years, to Lucknow eying the Lok Sabha elections was not fair.
Strongly condemning the decision of the central government at the Hubballi airport here on Sunday, the Chief Minister said that Uttar Pradesh has more Lok Sabha seats. So, the central government has shifted the Air Show to Lucknow to get political mileage. Bengaluru was a suitable place to conduct Air Show and the state has all basic infrastructure required for the air show. Because of this reason, the previous governments had selected Bengaluru for the show, he said.
It was not fair to select the Lucknow cornering Bengaluru. Recently, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was requested to conduct the air show in Bengaluru. Even then, the central government has not considered the appeal of the state government, he said.
Left to PWD
The issue of shifting the Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project (KSHIP) office to Hassan was left to PWD department. He would not interfere in this issue, he clarified.
“I have come to Hubballi for the first time after becoming the Chief Minister. Since election code of conduct for local body elections is in force, I cannot stay here. Otherwise, I would have toured the north Karnataka for three days. After the elections to the local bodies, I will tour the North Karnataka”, Kumaraswamy said.
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NRI Kannadiga community should achieve greater accomplishments: Dr. Arathi Krishna
Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.
The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.
During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.
