STATE POLITICS REFLECTS ON DISTRICT;

Madikeri January 14, 2006

The political turmoil in the state politics is creating enough heat and dust in Kodagu political circles.

Congress winning majority seats in Zilla and Taluk Panchayath elections is noticing a set back to snatch the president and vice presidents post as BJP and JDS might join hands. Hectic activities are going on to hold the Zilla Panchayath reign at Madikeri and Taluk Panchayath reign at Madikeri and Virajpet. Congress has absolute majority to rule Taluk panchayath at Somwarpet.

Meanwhile BJP MLA Basavaraju representing Viarajpet reserve constituency has rushed to Bangalore. His supporters are sure that Basavaraju will become a minister in case the congress government is catapulted by BJP and JDs partnership. K.G.Bopaiah, another MLA from Madikeri constituency has also gone to Bangalore as his RSS followers are trying to pressurize the party to give him a berth in the ministry. The name of MLC Arun Machaiah, joining JDs recently is making rounds in the ministers list.

DATES FIXED;

Dates are fixed to elect presidents and vice presidents to the three Taluk Panchayaths in Kodagu.

Election will be held at Madikeri on 24th, Virajpet on 25th and Somwarpet on 28th

GP ELECTION:

Election would be held for Ponnampet and Gonicoppal Gram Panchayaths on this 29th. 120 candidates remain to contest from thirteen constituencies.

KODAGU GIRL DIES AT BANGALORE;

Pooja, 18 undergoing training at Bangalore for Airhostess post died in a road accident yesterday.

Sources said that Puja, a native of Kodagu died on the spot as a BTS bus rammed against a two-wheeler she was riding.

Her body would be brought and cremated at her native place, Kirundadu village.