Yeddyurappa urges BJP workers to live up to Modi's expectations
Bengaluru, Mar 1: Karnataka BJP president B S Yeddyurappa Friday urged the party workers to live up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expectation of winning 300 seats in the coming Lok Sabha elections by winning all the 28 seats from the state alone.
"We have to live up to the expectation of Modiji by winning more than 300 seats and hence, we have to win all the 28 seats in Karnataka. This is the responsibility we have," said Yeddyurappa in his address to the 'pramukhs' (heads) of 10 Shakti Kendras in the run-up to the parliamentary polls.
He also asked the party cadres to serve as full-time workers just as Modi has been doing ever since he assumed office.
Giving a clarion call for "Mera Booth, Sabse Majboot", the party's slogan to the grassroots level workers for aggressive campaigning ahead of the elections, Yeddyurappa said the election dates could be announced any time soon.
He reminded Shakti Kendra 'pramukhs' that the prime minister had a vision to see India as a superpower in the world.
Hence, it was the responsibility of all the party workers to put in all their efforts to make him the prime minister again, he added.
"Prime Minister Modi did not take rest for even a single day in the last four and half years. You have noticed that he is toiling hard to make India and the party stronger," Yeddyurappa told the party workers.
Hailing MiG-21 pilot Abhinandan Varthaman who displayed extraordinary valour, Yeddyurappa said Pakistan agreed to release him following a warning by Modi to safely hand over him to India without a delay for a second, or else they will face the consequences.
Yeddyurappa had come under fire Thursday for his statement that the IAF's pre-emptive strike inside Pakistan territory would help the party secure at least 22 out of 28 seats in Karnataka.
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Karnataka ex-MLA, a doctor, saves life of American co-passenger mid air
Bengaluru (PTI): A Karnataka ex-MLA, Anjali Nimbalkar, a doctor by profession, has saved the life of an American woman passenger, who suffered a medical emergency mid-air during a Goa–New Delhi flight, official sources said on Sunday.
The incident happened when Nimbalkar, AICC secretary co-incharge of Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra Nagar Haveli, was travelling to Delhi to attend the "Vote Chori" rally organised by Congress at Ramleela Maidan on Sunday, they added.
Nimbalkar performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and revived the co-passenger, who complained of uneasiness and shivering, fainted and lost her pulse, they said.
Nimbalkar reportedly remained by the patient’s side for the entire duration of the flight, constantly paying attention to her medical needs and comforting her.
Soon after landing at Delhi, the unwell foreign passenger was shifted to a hospital by an ambulance, sources said, adding that Nimbalkar's timely action received praise from passengers and crew members.
Lauding Nimbalkar, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a post on 'X' said, "Deeply moved and incredibly proud to hear about the remarkable presence of mind and compassion shown by former Khanapur MLA Dr Anjali Nimbalkar during a Goa–New Delhi flight. When an American woman suffered a medical emergency mid-air, Dr Anjali instantly rose to the occasion and administered timely CPR, saving a precious life."
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What makes this even more inspiring is that, despite having stepped away from her medical profession and being actively engaged in politics, the doctor within her responded without a second thought, he said, adding that "this selfless act reflects not just professional expertise, but a profound sense of humanity, service, and responsibility toward fellow beings."
"Whether in power or not, leaders like Dr Anjali Nimbalkar stand as shining examples of true public service—always ready to help, without expecting anything in return. Such individuals set a powerful standard for society and remind us of the true meaning of leadership," he further added.
Thanking the CM, Nimbalkar said, she has done her duty as a Doctor.
"It (is) also my job and duty as a doctor to serve in this capacity whenever required. Means a lot coming from you, who himself is an example of social commitment," she said in a post on 'X', replying to the CM.
