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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Century old ‘Vijaya Karadant' comes to Hubballi
People can now relish Aminagad's famous century old 'Vijaya Karadant' in Hubballi as the famous sweet makers have started their sweet shop in the city. On Friday, Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti inaugurated the shop located at Dajibanpet-Moorusavir Mutt Road in the presence of Sri Shanthalinga Swami of Virakta Mutt, Bhairanatti. Proprietor of Vijaya Karadant Santosh Aiholli, Basavaraj Gangavati, Sulochana B. Kamatagi and others were present. 'Vijaya Karadant' was started by Savaligeppa Rachappa Aiholli at Aminagad (Bagalkot district) in 1907. Speaking to presspersons, proprietor of Vijaya Karadant Santosh Aiholli said that the Hubballi shop was the 27th shop set up on franchisee model. 'We have five different types of Karadant and along with there will be over 20 varieties of sweets at the shop along with other readymade snacks', he said.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong seeks action against BJP MLCs for derogatory remarks
Bengaluru: A delegation of Congress members from the Karnataka Legislative Council has submitted a formal complaint to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, urging legal and constitutional action against two BJP MLCs—Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and N. Ravikumar—for making inflammatory and derogatory remarks. The Congress delegation, led by the Leader of the House in the Council, N.S. Boseraju, and Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed, accused the BJP legislators of breaching constitutional decorum and spreading communal hatred. The complaint follows two separate incidents: Ravikumar allegedly referred to Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Tarannum as a 'Pakistani,' while Narayanaswamy compared Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge to a dog. Addressing reporters after the meeting with the governor, Boseraju said, 'Such statements go against the very spirit of the Constitution. In a democracy, elected representatives must uphold civility and inclusiveness. Instead, these BJP members are habitual offenders, making divisive and casteist statements.' He added that Narayanaswamy's remarks against a Dalit minister were particularly reprehensible and called for his immediate removal from office. Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed said two separate complaints were submitted during the meeting with the Governor.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘No action taken despite filing complaint': K'taka Legislative Council LoP on his ‘detention'
Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, said on Thursday that no action has been taken despite filing complaints regarding his 'detention' and attempt to assault him in Chittapur. He alleged that he registered the complaint with the Chief Minister, the Home Minister, the Chief Secretary, and the Director General and Inspector General of Police. 'I was confined for five hours in Chittapur. Our party workers were blocked from reaching me. Ink was thrown on my car. Stones were stockpiled. Preparations were made for pelting eggs and stones. I called and spoke to the Home Minister and the ADGP directly from the location. I spoke to the SP nearly 10 times,' he added. He added that the Additional SP was with him for five hours, however, no action was taken against those who abused him. 'After five hours, I was forced out of Chittapur. I went to Yadgir and had to cancel all programmes and returned to Bengaluru by train that very night,' he alleged. He claimed that Ambaraiah Ashtagi, a BJP leader who came to see him in Chittapur, was also assaulted. 'His clothes were torn and thrown away. A complaint was filed against him, and he was detained at the Tehsildar's office. That is why we referred to this as the 'Republic of Kalaburagi',' he said. Narayanaswamy recalled that when Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was the Leader of the Opposition, he had visited Kodagu, and a big fuss was made when eggs were thrown at him. 'We had provided him complete protection,' he added. Narayanaswamy alleged that Dattatreya Shantappa Ikkalagi, a social worker who recently received the Ambedkar Award from the Congress government, has now filed a complaint against BJP MLC and Chief Whip of the Opposition in the Council, N. Ravikumar, for his remarks against the Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi district. 'He has filed the complaint just to repay the award debt,' he claimed. 'Did anyone abuse Dattatreya, the complainant? Why has a police notice been issued to Ravikumar? What is happening under this government? Ravikumar had slammed the Deputy Commissioner, Minister Kharge and other officers. In this backdrop, a complaint was filed under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act claiming that Ravikumar used the casteist slur,' Narayanaswamy stated. 'I myself belong to the SC community. Ravikumar did not call the DC a Pakistani. Can this really be considered an atrocity case? If one calls Mallikarjun Kharge, would that too be considered an atrocity?' he said. The Chittapur Assembly seat is represented by Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge. Narayanaswamy has alleged that supporters of Priyank Kharge detained him for hours and attempted to assault him for criticising Priyank Kharge. Narayanswamy has called Priyank Kharge a 'dog' and chided him for allegedly running a republic in Kalaburagi district.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP holds 'Tiranga Yatra' in Bengaluru in support of Indian armed forces
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday held a 'Tiranga Yatra' to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces following Operation Sindoor, a military operation that reportedly targeted nine terrorist locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy led the march, which saw several party workers and citizens waving the tricolor and raising slogans in support of the country's defence forces, news agency PTI reported. Addressing reporters during the rally, Karandlaje said, 'Pakistan-backed terrorists targeted innocent people in Pahalgam after asking their religion. Our brave jawans gave a fitting reply. This is the time to stand united with the country, the government, and our armed forces.' Karandlaje further added that Pakistan had repeatedly proven itself untrustworthy, saying, 'They don't export technology or innovation, only terrorism. That's why the global community continues to isolate them.' The Yatra is part of a larger nationwide campaign titled 'Nagrik Tiranga Yatra for National Security', initiated by the BJP's Minority Morcha under the banner of Operation Sindoor. The initiative aims to promote patriotism and bolster the morale of Indian armed forces through public participation and symbolic marches. According to Jamal Siddiqui, National President of the BJP Minority Morcha, the campaign officially began Saturday after a virtual strategy meeting involving national and state-level office bearers. BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam was present as the chief guest. Siddiqui said the Yatra is intended to send a strong message that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the country's security is uncompromised. 'Operation Sindoor is more than a campaign—it's a citizen-driven movement for national pride. The time will come when terrorism and its source, Pakistan, will be erased from the global map,' he said. Over 14,000 Sufi followers are expected to take part in the Yatra, offering prayers for Indian soldiers at major shrines including Ajmer Sharif, Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Kaliyar Sharif, and Shams Turk Dargah in Panipat. Religious leaders from other faiths will also be involved, with prayers planned at gurdwaras, churches, mosques, and temples. The campaign, which will unfold in phases across state capitals, districts, tehsils, and villages, emphasizes that national security is a shared responsibility, not just that of the army. Citizens will carry long national flags, chant slogans like 'We Stand with the Army' and 'Nation with Operation Sindoor,' and avoid political imagery beyond the campaign's official visuals, including those of PM Modi and the armed forces. Ex-servicemen, their families, students, and religious leaders have been invited to join the Yatra, which is expected to be peaceful, disciplined, and deeply symbolic. Monitoring teams at the state and district levels will oversee the campaign's implementation. (Also Read: Karnataka to enforce Greater Bengaluru Governance Act on May 15, restructuring BBMP: Report)
