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Dattapeeta: ‘Govt to respect people’s feelings’

Chikmagalur, Nov 20, DH News Service

The Government will respect the feelings of the people with regard to Datta peeta issue, said MLA C T Ravi.

Speaking to presspersons, he said devotees will be given opportunity to take part in the celebrations.

The Government has already directed district administration to give priority to cleanliness at the hillock.

Though Hindu organisations have appealed to the government to give permission for Paduke pooja and darshan, he said Deputy Commissioner has been directed to take measures looking at the court order.

The Government will help in removing the stay order on the repair of Datta peeta. Basavaprabhu Patil has been appointed as a public prosecutor who will fight in the  court   for the government with regard to Datta peeta.
 
Council election

BJP will contest for all the 25 seats in the council. Party will be considering the election as a prestige issue. S M Nagarajappa, M K Pranesh, Rekhahuliyappa Gowda, Keshava, M S Bhoje Gowda are the aspirants.

BJP will announce its list after Janatha Dal (Secular) and Congress announces its  list.
Stating that the internal sqabble in the party has been solved, he said this has instilled confidence among the party workers.  Cabinet will not be changed till the presentation of the budget.

Party High Command has been asked to provide a representation to the district in the Cabinet, he added.

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