Siddaramaiah targets Modi govt's decisions as PM visits Mangaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Mangaluru on Friday, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah targeted certain decisions of the central government, and asked whether this trip of his will see "development or disaster".
In a series of tweets with "#AnswerMadiModi" (Answer Modi), the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka assembly questioned the contribution of ruling BJP and Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha member Nalin Kumar Kateel to Mangaluru and the region.
"Welcome to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Mangaluru. Is this visit of yours a tour to see the development? Or to see the disaster? I request you to answer these in your speech today. #AnswerMadiModi," Siddaramaiah said.
Noting that South Canara (Dakshina Kannada) entrepreneurs established Syndicate, Corporation, Vijaya, Canara and Karnataka banks, he said, "Mr Narendra Modi, you completely erased the names of the 3 banks. Is this development? Or disaster?"
"Founder of Corporation bank - Haji Abdullah (1906), Founders of Syndicate Bank - TMA Pai, Upendra Pai, Vaman Kudva (1925) Founder of Vijaya bank - A B Shetty (1931) Is your decision to erase these names not an injustice towards these great entrepreneurs?" he tweeted.
Modi arrived in the coastal city on Friday afternoon to inaugurate and lay the foundation for mechanisation and industrialisation projects worth around Rs 3,800 crore, and later address a mega event.
Further highlighting that the New Mangaluru Port was the contribution of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, who inaugurated it in 1975, and the outcome of efforts by MP U Srinivas, the former chief minister, Siddaramaiah accused the PM of selling the port rights to his "crony friend Adani".
"Is this your development? Or disaster?" he asked.
"Bajpe airport, NMPT, NH-66, Regional engineering college, MCF, etc are all the contributions of Congress, Siddaramaiah claimed as he asked "What is the contribution of Karnataka BJP and MP Nalin Kumar Kateel.? Sinking Mangaluru? Igniting communal fires? Is this your development? Or disaster? #AnswerMadiModi," Siddaramaiah further said.
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Beaspire Electronics and Communication Engineering student association inaugurated at BIT
Mangalore, October 3, 2024: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) inaugurated its student association, Beaspire, with great enthusiasm. The event, held at International Seminar Hall with inspiring keynote address by Prof. Suprabha K. R. from NITK, Suratkal, who shared her insights on entrepreneurship and leadership with a packed audience of students and faculty members.
Prof. Suprabha K. R. from NITK Suratkal inspires students with entrepreneurial stories. In her talk, Prof. Suprabha highlighted the importance of having a clear vision and staying focused on one's goals. She narrated real-life stories to emphasize her key points, encouraging students to "venture into unexplored markets" and maintain a "positive attitude" in the face of challenges. "Be ambitious and have passion," she urged, motivating the young audience to take bold steps toward their dreams and contribute to the world with innovative solutions.
Ms. Fathima Taskeen, a final-year ECE student, served as the master of ceremony.
The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE department. He said, inauguration of Beaspire marks a new chapter for the ECE department, providing students with a platform to develop leadership skills, work on innovative projects, and foster collaboration. Dr.Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES spoke on this occation about importance of collaboration. Ms. Mahisha Sheikh, a 3rd-year ECE student, introduced the guest. highlighting her vast achievements and contributions to entrepreneurship education.
The program was coordinated by Prof. Nikhita C and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Arifa Farzana, a 2nd-year ECE student, who expressed gratitude to all the organizers, attendees, and the guest speaker for making the event a memorable success.
