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The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chandrakanth Bellad and his team make clean sweep in elections to Vidyavardhak Sangha
The faction led by incumbent president Chandrakanth Bellad made a clean sweep in the elections to Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha, the results of which were announced on Monday evening. The elections to the 135-year-old sangha, a representative body of Kannada and Kannadigas, evoked much interest this time, as candidates with affiliation to two national parties were in the fray forming two panels. While the faction led by incumbent president sought votes based on the work it has done, the faction led by the former MLC Mohan Limbikai accused the present body of not having done much for Kannada and Kannadigas and appealed for a vote for change. However, when the counting of votes concluded, it was evident that the electorate, which comprised writers, artistes, politicians, religious heads, professionals and people from different walks of life, has decided in favour of the existing office-bearers. Mr. Bellad managed to win the elections for the second time by defeating his opponent Mohan Limbikai by a margin of 550 votes. In the previous election held after the demise of veteran journalist Patil Puttappa, Mr. Bellad won comfortably with a margin of 1,650 votes. This time, Mr. Bellad, who is a former MLA, fetched 2,328 polls, while Mr. Limbikai polled 1,816 votes. Two other contenders Hanumakshi Gogi and Chandrashekhar Rayar got 204 and 39 votes, respectively. In the intense battle for the post of general secretary, incumbent Shankar Halgatti secured 2,488 votes against 1,929 polled by the former general secretary Prakash Udakeri. Incumbent executive committee member Sanjiv Kulkarni contested for the vice-president's post and won comfortably by securing 2,089 votes. His opponents Sharanappa Kotagi and D.M. Hiremath polled 1,349 and 952 votes, respectively. In the contest for working president's post senior advocate Basavaprabhu Hosakeri defeated journalist Manoj Gouda Patil by a margin of over 1,800 votes. Shankar Kumbi (2,573 votes) defeated Marthandappa Katti (1,777 votes) to become joint secretary, while Satish Turmari was elected as treasurer. Vishweshwari Hiremath got elected to the executive committee under woman reservation and Dhanwant Hajavgol under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes reservation. A total of 20 candidates were in the fray for the seven executive committee posts. Of them, all seven of the Bellad faction have won. They are Shailaja Amarashetti, Shivanand Bhavikatti, Jinadatta Hadagali, Guru Hiremath, Mahesh Horakeri, Veeramma Waddin and Shashidhar Todkar. After the results were announced, Mr. Shankar Halgatthi told presspersons that the voters have reposed trust in the Bellad panel. The new body will work towards realising the objective of the sangha, he said.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai urges CM to revoke order suspending Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Haveri (Karnataka) [India] May 22 (ANI): Karnataka MP and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao to revoke the state government's order to suspend the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras established within the premises of government hospitals in Haveri district. In a letter addressing the issue, he stated that the association of Jan Aushadhi Kendra owners from Haveri district has appealed for the revocation of the state government's order to suspend these kendras. According to the release, Bommai noted that suspending the Jan Aushadhi Kendras operating in government hospital premises would obstruct the central government's objective of providing high-quality generic medicines to the standard and economically weaker sections of society at low and affordable prices. The government must review and give appropriate instructions to the concerned authorities to take necessary action immediately. In his X post, Deputy Leader of Opposition Arvind Bellad criticised Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, alleging a deliberate sidelining of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendra' in government hospitals. Bellad claimed that 190 of 410 essential medicines are out of stock in state hospitals, with a procurement process taking at least 45 days, severely impacting North Karnataka hospitals. He accused the government of forcing poor patients to buy costly branded drugs by removing affordable generics from Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Bellad further alleged that the move is a setup for mass procurement contracts, enabling kickbacks and opaque deals, leading to substandard medicines, contaminated IV fluids, and avoidable deaths in Ballari, Hubballi, and Belagavi. He termed it a 'healthcare scam' and accused the Congress-led government of exploiting the poor for profit. Earlier, Health Minister Dinesh Gundo in his X post on Wednesday, said, 'There are 1400 Jan Aushada Kendras in Karnataka and only around 180 are in our Govt facilities. Our clear policy is that the poor people who come to our hospitals will get medicine free of cost, and there's no need for them to pay for it.' (ANI)
Deccan Herald
19-05-2025
- Deccan Herald
High SIM card sales: Bellad hints at prospect of ‘digital war'
Bellad said that several locals had intimated him about Muslims from other countries frequenting mosques in the twin cities. 'Although I relayed these concerns in a letter to the Police Commissioner, no action has been taken,' he rued.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka MLA warns of Pakistan nationals in twin cities Hubballi, Dharwad
Aravind Bellad, MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has written to the police commissioner in Hubballi Dharwad, expressing suspicion that some Pakistani national were roaming around suspiciously in the twin cities. The Deputy Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, said he had reports of unknown and suspicious people from various countries, including Pakistan, roaming around in mosques and other places. He sought an investigation in to the matter and legal action against such people. 'I am sure suspicion they are not locals. These new faces belong to unknown and suspicious people. It feels that they are citizens of a foreign country. There is also information that they are living in various slum areas of the twin cities (including Jannat Nagar in Dharwad). Such persons should be questioned and appropriate action should be taken against them. This should be done to prevent unpleasant incidents in the metropolis,' MLA Bellad said.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Politicians enter Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha polls
Dharwad: Elections for the new office bearers in Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha of Dharwad for the year 2025-2028, will be held on May 25 and the prospective candidates have started wooing the will be held for the post of president, vice-president, chairman, general secretary, treasurer, joint secretary and nine seats in the executive committee. Filing the nominations will begin on May 9, and the last date to submit nominations is May 13. The papers will be scrutinised on May 14 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations is May 16. Elections will be held on May 25 and results will be out on May 135-year-old Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha is a premier institution in the state that has been a source of strength and inspiration for several pro-Kannada and pro-Karnataka elders who have seen a vibrant Vidyavardhaka Sangha, are feeling that the Sangha is slowly losing its relevance in the last 5-6 decades, as its activities have minimised to organising endowment lectures and cultural of funds is said to be the main reason for Sangha slowing down. "The Sangha is in a piquant situation as it has to move from pillar to post to get funds released by the government, and as such, is not in a position to take on the government for its 'wrong policies' boldly," said a senior had once been the domain of people related to literature, music, culture and Pro-Kannada activities, has now become a free for all with the entry of businessmen and politicians into the fray. Even the littérateurs who have made a name in the field, need to woo the electorate comprising people from all walks of life. Most of them shy away from the fray finding the pitch slippery with considerations other than merit at work during the MLA Chandrakant Bellad had contested for the presidential post in 2021, after it fell vacant due to demise of Patil Puttappa. Majority of those elected were from the like-minded group of people who opposed Bellad's panel. This time, office bearers have decided to continue to contest as one panel while those who were with Bellad last time have formed another MLC Mohan Limbikai (president), advocate Prakash Udakeri (general secretary), Sharapappa Kotagi (vice president), senior journalist Manoj Patil (chairman), Veeranna Yalalli (treasurer), Martandappa Katti (joint secretary), Vishwanath Chintamani, Ratna Airsang, SM Danappagoudar, Vishwanath Amarashetti Prabhu Hanchinal, Santosh Pattanashetti, Harsh Dambal, Prabhu Kundaragi and Anand Enagi (executive committee) have decided to challenge the incumbent team.
