Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar arrive at Vidhana Sabha in bullock cart protesting hike in fuel prices
Belagavi: In the wake of hikes in prices of petrol, diesel, cooking gas, and several other essential commodities, the State Congress leaders protested to condemn the rising prices by travelling in a bullock cart to go to the Vidhana Sabha to participate in the Legislative session that is scheduled to take place in 10 days, and attracted public attention.
KPCC President D. K. Shivakumar left his residence at Sadashivanagar in a bullock cart to go to the Vidhana Sabha. The leader of the opposition, Siddaramaiah also left his official residence to go to the Vidhana Sabha in a bullock cart as part of the protest. Hundreds of Congress workers, activists participated in the rally and supported the protest, and shouted slogans against the government.
DK Shivakumar spoke to the media before commencing the rally and said, “The BJP government has been snatching from the pockets of the people of the nation. The prices of petrol and diesel must be reduced by Rs 25 per litre. The price of the LPG cylinders must also be reduced”, he demanded.
“Propositions against the price hike will also be put forth during the legislative assembly”, he informed.
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Karnataka MLC Nazir Ahmed visits Ajman Ruler’s Court, Thumbay Medicity
Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.
At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.
As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.
Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.
Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.
