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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Totapuri mango ban by Andhra hits Karnataka farmers hard
Kolar, June 19 (UNI) A trade blockade imposed by the Andhra Pradesh government on Totapuri mango imports from Karnataka has triggered a major crisis for mango growers in Srinivaspur, Kolar district — the mango belt of the state. With the market collapsing at peak harvest time, farmers are now demanding Minimum Support Price (MSP) and state intervention. Although demand for Totapuri mangoes typically peaks during the June harvest season, this year's market has taken an unprecedented hit. Farmers allege that Andhra Pradesh has restricted the entry of Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka, leaving truckloads of produce stranded at border checkpoints, especially near Chittoor. While trucks from Andhra continue to enter Karnataka, those heading the other way are being turned back or delayed for days. As a result, mango growers — many of whom depend entirely on seasonal earnings — have been pushed to the brink. They staged a protest this week demanding a government-declared MSP for Totapuri and other mango varieties. Former Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda visited Srinivaspur and interacted with distressed farmers. He called upon the Karnataka government to hold immediate talks with mango processing units located in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, which account for the bulk of mango procurement and processing in South India. 'Due to the lack of cold storage and packaging infrastructure in our state, farmers are facing severe losses. The government must ensure they receive a fair price by facilitating dialogue and cooperation with neighbouring states,' Gowda urged. He criticised the state administration for failing to act swiftly, saying, 'This issue should have been taken up at the Cabinet level without delay. If the government does not respond immediately, we will be forced to intensify the agitation.' In Bengaluru, Srinivaspur JDS MLA Venkateshwar Reddy and Mulbagal MLA Sumrudhi Manchina held a symbolic protest near the Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, accusing the state government of turning a blind eye to farmers' plight. They warned that continued inaction would lead to widespread agitation across Kolar and other mango-growing regions. Meanwhile, market stagnation continues in Srinivaspur. Growers say that even those who have ready stock are unable to sell, while buyers in Andhra and Tamil Nadu are unwilling or unable to pick up consignments due to the border restrictions. Farmers allege that vested interests may be manipulating the situation to their disadvantage. 'This crisis is the direct result of government negligence and anti-farmer policies. Unless the Karnataka government intervenes decisively, the entire season's harvest could go to waste,' a protesting grower said. As mango trucks line up at the border and frustration mounts, farmers are now demanding not just MSP but a long-term solution to prevent similar crises in future seasons. UNI BDN PRS
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Won't politicise Ahmedabad plane crash: Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Lashingout at the BJP and JDS for their 'politics over dead bodies' brand of politics, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the Congress party would not politicise the Ahmedabad plane crash. 'We won't stoop to the lows of BJP and JDS and won't try to politicise the Ahmedabad plane crash,' the DCM said while speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence. Replying to queries, he said, 'A tragedy like the Ahmedabad plane crash should not happen anywhere in the world. It is devastating to see the crash site. Thousands of people would have died had the plane travelled another 500 meters before crashing. Unfortunately, several students of a medical college are dead in the crash and many are traumatised. A Congress party delegation under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge met some of the injured and enquired about their health.' Asked if questions are being raised about the functioning of the Union Aviation Minister, he said, 'We refuse to do politics over dead bodies. We can talk a lot of things comparing it to how things were handled in the past, but we do not want to stoop to their level. There are many technical aspects to this crash. I am not an expert and I won't criticise the Union Aviation Minister at this juncture. It is a serious issue.' Asked about Kumaraswamy's statement that he would have given Rs 5000 under Gruhalakshmi given the amount of taxes the state government was collecting, he said, 'Happy to hear that, let him get well soon.'
India Today
12-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka Cabinet orders caste re-survey within 90 days citing 10-year gap
The Karnataka Cabinet has unanimously decided to conduct a fresh Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, often referred to as the 'Karnataka caste census', citing the expiry of the ten-year period since the last such exercise. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed the decision following a Cabinet meeting that deliberated exclusively on the recommendations of the state's Backward Classes Commission, which had submitted its final report earlier this explained that the original survey was launched during his previous tenure as Chief Minister in 2015 and was carried out between April 11 and May 30 of that year. 'On 57 grounds we visited the houses and conducted the survey and submitted the survey,' he said, noting that around 1.6 lakh personnel were involved. The survey covered 5.98 crore people, a figure close to the projected population of 6.3 crore for 2015, up from 6.11 crore in the 2011 added that the recommendations were finalised by 2018, but due to a change in government and subsequent political decisions, the report was not accepted. 'In 2018, our party lost and I tendered the resignation. There was a coalition government. JDS chief Kumaraswamy was the new Chief Minister. The report was completed by then. C Puttarangashetty was then commissioner. Kumarswamy insisted not to take the report,' Siddaramaiah After the tenure of H Kantharaj, who chaired the earlier commission in 2015, Jayaprakash Hegde was appointed to lead the body, with BJP-appointed members forming the rest of the panel. The final recommendations, based on the Kantharaj report, were submitted on February 29, 2024. However, with the Model Code of Conduct in force due to the Lok Sabha elections, the Cabinet could not take it up until after the said that senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala, held consultations with him and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on the matter. 'They suggested the report was prepared and ready in 2015. It's been 10 years already. According to the Backward Classes Act 1995, it's very clear that a new survey is to be conducted after 10 years,' he Section 11 of Clause 1 of the Act, Siddaramaiah said the Cabinet decided that the time had legally come to undertake a new exercise. 'We did not bow down to the high command. We are taking this decision according to the law,' he said. He also reiterated that Kumaraswamy had previously refused to receive the report and had even threatened Puttarangashetty. The BJP government that followed also did not accept the that the report has formally been received and reviewed, the Cabinet has decided to authorise the commission to conduct a new survey within 90 Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said, 'The Chief Minister has already explained the decision taken in the Cabinet. It's clear—this is about the backward classes section. Once in 10 years, such things need to be revisited. The original survey was conducted from April 11, 2015, to May 30, 2015, and now it's already 10 years old.'He added that the survey would reflect current socio-economic realities, as population patterns, education levels, and public demands had changed. 'We want to do justice to everyone,' he said. Shivakumar also noted that the Backward Classes Commission would be given three months to complete the task and that the process would be made accessible online, allowing participation from Kannadigas residing in other states.'I don't want to comment on anything specific—this is a 10-year-old issue, and it needs to be addressed now,' Shivakumar said. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Karnataka CM Considers Moving Cricket Stadium After Fatal Stampede
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the government is considering relocating the cricket stadium to a new place to prevent future accidents. This comes after 11 people died in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 celebration on June 4. Speaking to a news agency, Siddaramaiah explained that the government is exploring long-term plans that include moving the stadium to a different location. He emphasized that such a tragic incident should never happen under any government and that he is personally hurt by the event, as is the government. Five police officers have been suspended, and both the intelligence chief and the Chief Minister's political secretary have been replaced in connection with the case. The government is taking the matter seriously and has already begun appropriate actions. Siddaramaiah maintained that the government did nothing wrong during the entire episode since June 4. He noted that although the incident is saddening, the administration did not make mistakes. Legal action is underway against those responsible, so the government should not feel ashamed. Responding to criticism from the opposition parties BJP and JDS, Siddaramaiah questioned whether the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh resigned when people died at the Kumbh Mela or if BJP and JDS demanded his resignation then. He also clarified that his government did not organize the player felicitation event on June 4 when the stampede happened. The Secretary and Treasurer of the KSCA invited him to the event, which was organized by them. He attended only as a guest and was informed that the Governor would also attend, but he was not involved in any other details.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bengaluru stampede case: CM Siddaramaiah says govt considering shifting stadium; 5 cops suspended
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced that the government is seriously considering relocating Bengaluru's cricket stadium following a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in which 11 people died. The chief minister expressed his personal anguish over the incident and confirmed that 5 police officers have been suspended, while the intelligence chief and chief minister's political secretary have been replaced. "The government will look into shifting the cricket stadium to another location," Siddaramaiah said. "Such an unpleasant incident should not happen under any government. Personally, this incident has hurt me and the government," he added. "Five police officers have been suspended in this case. The intelligence chief and the chief minister's political secretary have been replaced," Siddaramaiah confirmed. "The case has been taken seriously and appropriate action has been taken," he noted. The chief minister defended the government's response to the tragedy, stating that no administrative missteps occurred. "The government has not done anything wrong. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo This incident is saddening, but no misstep was taken by the administration. Legal action has been taken against those found guilty, so there is no question of embarrassment for the government," he asserted. Responding to criticism from opposition parties BJP and JDS, Siddaramaiah questioned their stance on similar incidents. "Did the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh resign when people died during the Kumbh Mela? Did the BJP and JDS demand his resignation then?" he questioned. The government is now focusing on implementing long-term solutions to prevent such incidents in the future, with the stadium relocation being a key consideration.
