Hiremutt seer condemns political Politics should never interfere in religion, said Shivakumar Shivacharya swami of Hiremutt in Kunigal. However, there should be a set of rules which has to be followed by every politician, he added.
Cong holds BJP responsible for violence "I agree with Deve Gowda in connection with his statement on the communal violence that took place in Tiptur recently," said KPCC President Mallikarjuna Kharge.
BJP leader's remark draws flak Tumkur district Okkaliga Sangha has objected to BJP leader Sureshs remarks, stating that the community should not be used for political purposes.
All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha tenders apology The district youth unit of All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha apologised that the bundh which was held on Wednesday was not against a particular caste or community, but for condemning the alleged remarks of former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy against Dr Sri Shivakumar Swamiji.
Unexpected guest... NCC cadets and soldiers look at the boy who unexpectedly joined them as MLC and former minister Dr V S Acharya (not seen) inaugurated a War Memorial near district stadium in Udupi on Friday. Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj was also present. Dh Photo
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