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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP changes leadership in Haveri within eighteen months
Haveri: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named a new district president for Haveri, with former MLA Virupakshappa Ballari taking over from Ranebennur's former MLA Arunkumar Pujar, who took office on Feb 1, 2024. Pujar's tenure was marked by several controversies, leading to disappointment among senior party leaders. The leadership selected Virupakshappa to ensure continued good relations with the Panchamasali community, a sub-sect of Veerashaiva Lingayat. Despite limited organisational experience, Virupakshappa's background includes service as a Zilla Panchayat member and as Byadagi constituency's MLA in 2018, though he lost in the 2023 elections. His strong associations with former Chief Ministers B.S. Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai, combined with his financial resources to support party activities, led to his selection for reorganising the party and rebuilding trust among BJP leaders in the district. The previous district president, Arun Kumar Pujar, concentrated primarily on Ranibennur, which hindered effective party organisation and leadership trust. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Despite the BJP's numerical superiority in the Ranibennur city council, it couldn't establish control. Last year, BJP workers from Haveri taluk allegedly assaulted Pujar over office bearer appointments. These incidents, along with allegations of working against party interests, influenced the leadership's decision to appoint Virupakshappa as the new district president to strengthen the party's structure. Upon being contacted, Virupakshappa Ballari stated that he would fulfil his responsibilities as district president. He committed to strengthening the party for the upcoming zilla and taluk panchayat elections. "In line with the directions from BJP state president BY Vijayendra and former CM and MP Basavaraj Bommai, we will build the party from the grassroots level," he assured. Quote Throughout last eighteen months, I served as the BJP district president of Haveri, contributing actively to the party's organisational structure. I am sincerely thankful to the state BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa, Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai, former legislators of Haveri district, along with the senior leaders, office bearers, and party workers for entrusting me with the responsibility to serve the party. - Arun Kumar Pujar, outgoing president Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Family thwarts burglary attempts by confronting masked intruders
Haveri: Five masked individuals attempted to forcibly enter a house on Chhatra Road in Byadagi. The residents demonstrated exceptional bravery in fighting them, and repelling the attempted burglary. The house belongs to the family of Virupakshappa Chinnikatti, who established a professional courier franchise in the town. The perpetrators gained access to the property in Shettar Layout along Chhatra Road by forcing their way through both the compound gate and main entrance. Virupakshappa recounted that after they went to sleep on June 11, five masked men entered their premises at 2.50am. Upon discovering the break-in, his wife and daughter, who were sharing a room, sounded an alarm and confronted the intruders by throwing objects at them. The intruders damaged the compound gate before attempting to break the main door. Virupaksha's wife and daughter called for assistance and tried to prevent the door breach. "After the three of us launched a fight against them and we shouted," he stated. Chinnikatti explained that when one intruder tried to grab his wife's mangalsutra, she kicked him to defend herself. The family resisted the intruders for about three minutes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The intruders climbed over the compound wall and escaped, before the neighbours could arrive. "We were able to succesfully prevent them from robbing anything at home," Virupakshappa shared. This incident followed multiple burglaries several months ago, which led residents to establish community watch groups. Although local authorities solved those previous cases, this recent attempt has sparked fresh security worries in the town. Law enforcement officials brought in a dog squad and forensic specialists to examine the crime scene. "All precautionary measures have been taken to prevent thefts in the surrounding areas. However, a new group of thieves has entered the town. They are likely locals with no connections to out-of-district or out-of-state criminals. We will solve the case soon," stated CPI Mahantesh Lambi. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
