Events & Programs 2022 & till May 2023

28th Oct 2024 – Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, 43rd Board Meeting
13th Sept 2024 – KBOCWWB group housing discussion with Minister 
12th Sept 2024 – MG Sudheendra office inauguration, GSIC GoK
1st Sept 2024 – Clay Ganesha Workshop by BCLIP Alumni, BPAC, Bal Bhavana
31st Aug 2024 – BPAC BCLIP Graduation Ceremony, Batch 6,7,8
26th Aug 2024 – Skill Development Initiative, KBOCWWB, Meeting
7th Aug 2024 – Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, 42nd Board Meeting
12th July 2024 – Fact finding Committee Meeting, KPCC Office
1st July 2024 – KPCC State Office Bearers Meeting, KPCC Office
27th May 2024 – Zoom Meeting, MLC Elections
23rd May 2024 – KPCC Blr based OB’s & DCC, Cells, Wings, Frontal Presidents Meeting, Working President
22nd May 2024 – Meeting in Mahalaxmi Layout, MLC Elections
30th April 2024 – Protest against Prajwal Revanna Mass Rape Case
24th March to 7th May 2024 – Lok Shaba Elections 2024, Dharwad LS Constituency  
9th March 2024 – Book Release; Naveen Soorinje, Gandhi Bhavan
2nd March 2024 – Anudi Nagaraj Book Launch Event, Gauribidanur 
27th Feb 2024, Santosh Lad Foundation Jai Bhim – Jai Basavanna Event, Hosapete
21st Feb 2024 –  Rani Chennamma Jayanthi, Kittur
28th Jan 2024 – Mountain Festival Adventures, Toughest 10K Run, Avati
26th Jan 2024 – Chief Guest at Republic Day Program, Samarthanam Trust, HSR Layout
12th Jan 2024 – Chief Guest, Gandhi Darshan Training, Bodhigram, Kerala
24th Dec 2023 – Speaker at Ambedkar Arevu, Spoorthi Dhama
23rd Dec 2023 – National Climbing Championship, Yuvanika
31st Oct 2023 – Donated 36th Unit of Blood on occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava
10th Sept 2023 – Train-the-Trainer, Clay Ganesha Workshop, BPAC & BCLIP Alumni , Ulsoor Lake
3rd Sept 2023 – Samskrutika Sambhrama, #SantoshLadFoundation , Dharwad
25th Aug 2023 – Met Dy CM Karnataka with Kiran M Shaw, #BrandBengaluru 
15th Aug 2023 – HSR 10K Freedom Run 9th Edition, HSR Layout
16th June 2023 – Tree Plantation Drive at Swabhiman Park with Make My Garden & Zen Gardens , HSR Layout
5th June 2023 – World Environment Day, The Oxford Law College , HSR Layout 
17th April, 24th April - 8th May 2023 - Kalaghatgi - Alanavar #Elections2023 #Dharwad
5th April 2023 - Visit to AICC, Delhi
3rd April 2023 - Medical Camp & Eye Check-up, Hosapalya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
31st March 2023 - Padayatre & Door-2-Door Visit, Mico Layout #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
29th March 2023 - Padayatre & Door-2-Door Visit, Mico Layout #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
28th March 2023 - Padayatre & Door-2-Door Visit, GB Palya #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
27th March 2023 - Padayatre & Door-2-Door Visit, Somasundrapalya #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
27th March 2023 - Medical Camp & Eye Check-up, Hosapalya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
26th March 2023 - Voter Registration Camp, GB Palya #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
25th March 2023 - Padayatre & Door-2-Door Visit, GB Palya #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
25th March 2023 - Apartment Townhall by KPCC Apartment Cell
24th March 2023  - Padayatre & Door-2-Door Visit, Somasundrapalya #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
23rd March 2023 - Padayatre & Door-2-Door Visit, GB Palya #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
15th March 2023 - Praja Dhwani Yatre, Kalaghatgi
12th March 2023 - Karnataka Mahila Ratna Awards, Guest of Honor
11th March 2023 - Medical Camp, Blood Test & Eye Check-up, Madeena Nagar, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
9th March 2023 - Meeting - Women & Youths, Party Joining Program, Hongasandra #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
8th March 2023 - Chief Guest at Women's Day Program, HSR Layout 
8th March 2023 - Congress Guarantee Card Program, GB Palya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
8th March 2023 - Medical Camp - Blood Test & Eye Check-up, GB Palya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
5th March 2023 - Congress Guarantee Card Program, HSR Layout, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
5th March 2023 - Praja Shakti Seva Sanga Program, HSR Layout
4th March 2023 - Congress Guarantee Card Program, Hosapete 
1st March 2023 - School Day, Thomson School 
27th Match 2023 - Santosh Lad Birthday Event, Kalaghatgi 
24th Feb 2023 - Attended Press Meet called by CLP Leader
17th Feb 2023 - KPCC Media Department Workshop
14th Feb 2023 - Meeting with AICC Screening Committee Chairman, KPCC Office 
10th Feb 2023 - Election Preparation Meeting by Adv Adoor Prakash MP, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
9th Feb 2023 - Women Groups Meeting, Mangammanapalya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
7th Feb 2023 - Voter Registration Camp, GB Palya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
5th Feb 2023 - Voter Registration Camp, Hongasandra, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
4th Feb 2023 - Voter Registration Camp, Puttenahalli, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
1st Feb 2023 - BPAC-BCLIP Program Participants Interview, BPAC Office
30th Jan 2023 - Tributes to Babu and Meeting with Co-Ordinators, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
30th Jan 2023 - Media Department Meeting, KPCC Office
29th Jan 2023 - Meeting with Women Groups at Doresanipalya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
28th Jan 2023 - Meeting with Shri GC Chandrashekar MP, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
28th Jan 2023 - Meeting with Shri Adoor Prakash MP, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
27th Jan 2023 - KPCC Meeting of OBs
26th Jan 2023 - SHGs Meeting, Jaraganahalli, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
26th Jan 2023 - Republic Day Program, Puttenahalli, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
26th Jan 2023 - Republic Day Program, Camlin School
23rd Jan 2023 - Women Groups Meeting, GB Palya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
23rd Jan 2023 - Voter Registration Camp, Naidu Layout, Hongasandra, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
22rd Jan 2023 - Voter Registration Camp, GB Palya & Bandepalya, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
21st Jan 2023 - AECS Layout Women SHGs Meeting, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
21st Jan 2023 - Visit to Annapurna Annadasoha Center, Bommanahalli
18th Jan 2023 - Review Meeting of Party Workers, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
16th Jan 2023 - Priyanka Gandhi Na Nayaki Program, Palace Grounds , My Speech
11th Jan 2023 - Workers Meeting Hongasandra & Puttenahalli, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
10th Jan 2023 - Na Nayaki Meeting at KPCC, Priyanka Gandhi Program
9th Jan 2023 - KPCC Meeting, Priyanka Gandhi Program
6th Jan 2023 - Election Committee Meeting, Bengaluru South District 
4th Jan 2023 - Press Meet & Interaction, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
3rd Jan 2023 - Attended Election Committee Meeting, Davanagere #Harihar
2nd Jan 2023 - Attended Election Committee Meeting, Hospet  #Harappanahalli
31st Dec 2022 - Meeting with KPCC President submitted Harappanahalli & Harihar Report
31st Dec 2022 - Meting with AICC Secretary, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
25th Dec 2022 - Meeting with KPCC President 
23rd Dec 2022 - St Mary's School Program, Bommanahalli 
18th Dec 2022 - Voter Registration Camp, Hongasandra, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
18th Dec 2022 - Meeting Priest & Members of Singasandra Church, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
16th Dec 2022 - Vijay Diwas Program, Town Hall
15th Dec 2022 - Meeting with CLP Leader, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
15th Dec 2022 - Met Transgender Community Head & St Mary's School, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
14th Dec 2022 - Voter Registration Camp, Madeena Nagar, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
12th Dec 2022 - Meeting at Madeena Nagar, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
11th Dec 2022 - Attended Marriage of Dr Mayur More
9th Dec 2022 - Meeting with KPCC President, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
6th Dec 2022 - Harihara Organization Meeting 
5th Dec 2022 - Harappanahalli Meeting, Gulbarga Program, Office Opening, Wings/Cells/Frontals
4th Dec 2022 - Harappanahalli Aspirants Meeting
3rd Dec 2022 - Meeting with Bengaluru Archbishop Peter Machado, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
2nd Dec 2022 - Meeting with the Election Team, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
27th to 30th Nov - Ahimsa Ke Raste Program, Sevagram
25th Nov 2022 - KPCC Meeting, Shristhi Village
22nd Nov 2022 - Key Leaders and Community Meetings, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
21st Nov 2022 - Dalit Community Meeting, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
20th Nov 2022 - Jaraganahalli Church Meeting,  #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
19th Nov 2022 - Smt Indira Gandhi Birth Anniversary, Jaraganahalli #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
18th Nov 2022 - Free Health Check-up Camp with BPAC, Somasundrapalya
17th Nov 2022 - Visit to Singasandra Ward, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
16th Nov 2022 - Bengaluru DCCs Meeting, Gold Finch 
15th Nov 2022 - Visit to Arekere Ward, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
14th Nov 2022 - Application Submission, KPCC Office #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
12th Nov 2022 - Visit to Puttenahalli Ward, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
11th Nov 2022 - Ballari Rural District/ Vijayanagara District Meeting, Clarks Exotica 
10th Nov 2022 - Bengaluru District Meeting, Clarks Exotica 
9th Nov 2022 - Visit to Jaraganahalli & Puttenahalli Wards, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
8th Nov 2022 - BCLIP Alumni Association Meeting, BPAC Office
7th Nov 2022 - Visit to Hongasandra Ward, #Bommanahalli #Elections2023
6th Nov 2022 - Attended #SarvodayaSamavesha at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
3rd Nov 2022 - Bommanahalli Team Meeting
2nd Nov 2022 - Bengaluru District Meeting, KPCC Office
1st Von 2022 - Meeting with CLP & LoP Leader regarding Harapanahalli & Harihar
28th Oct 2022 - Meeting with Blr Rural MP, Meeting with Harihar Leaders
25th Oct 2022 - Meeting with KPCC President 
22nd Oct 2022 - Deepavali Sweets to BBMP PKs, Arekere Ward
21st Oct 2022 - Deepavali Sweets to BBMP PKs, Bommanahalli Ward
20th Oct 2022 - Deepavali Sweets to BBMP PKs, HSR Layout Ward
30th Sept to 15th Oct 2022 - Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gundlupete to Ballari 
28th Sept 2022 - Shaheed Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary, SFI Harappanahalli 
27th Sept 2022 - Bharat Jodo Yatra Meeting, Chitradurga & Davangere District
26th Sept 2022 - Madiga Community Program, Harappanahalli 
25th Sept 2022 - Visit to Shri Vemana Matt, Harihara
25th Sept 2022 - Harapanahalli Bharat Jodo Yatra Meeting
25th Sept 2022 - Harihar Bharat Jodo Yatra Meeting
24th Sept 2022 - Job Fair Inauguration, Harapanahalli 
20th Sept 2022 - Meeting Working Presidents, KPCC Office
16th Sept 2022 - Bharat Jodo, PCC Elections, Na Nayaki Meeting - Ambedkar Bhavan & KPCC Office 
11th Sept 2022 - Joined Santosh Lad for 75th I Day Event by Janaspandana Trust
9th Sept 2022 - Harapanahalli Meeting, MLA, Block Committees, Elected Reps, Sr Leaders
8th Sept 2022 - Harihara Meeting, MLA, Block Committees, Elected Reps, Sr Leaders
7th Sept 2022 - Harapanahalli Meetings & Visits
6th Sept 2022 - Attended Meeting called by Shri M B Patil, Hospet
4th Sept 2022 - Participated in Ganesha Utsava, Visarjana Program Click Click Click 
3rd Sept 2022 - Participated in Ganesha Utsava with Santosh Lad, Haraluru SSPalya RWA , FB Update 
2nd Sept 2022 - Participated in Ganesha Utsava, Haraluru SSPalya RWA
1st Sept 2022 - Attended Naveen Yadav Wedding at Gudiattam 
31st Aug 2022 - Participated in Ganesha Utsava, Haraluru SSPalya RWA
29th Aug 2022 - KPPC Office Bearers Meeting, Bharat Jodo & Block/Ward/Village/Booth Committees
27th Aug 2022 - Participated in a Protest demanding Justice for Bilkis Bano
22nd Aug 2022 - Meeting with Harihara Congress Workers & Meeting with KPCC President
20th Aug 2022 - Meeting with KSPCB MS - BCLIP Alumni Association Members 
19th Aug 2022 - BCLIP Alumni Association Meeting
18th Aug 2022 - Meeting with Working President Shri Saleem Ahmed
15th Aug 2022 - Independence Day Program by Auto Union, HSR Layout 
15th Aug 2022 - Freedom March by KPCC, Bengaluru 
15th Aug 2022 - HSR 10K Freedom Run, 8th Edition
11th Aug 2022 - Meeting of BCLIP Alumni & AICC Secretary, KPCC Office
8th Aug 2022 - Visit to Somasundarapalya and surrounding areas
7th Aug 2022 - Meeting regarding Independence Day & BBMP Elections, Bommanahalli
7th Aug 2022 - Flag March of 3 kms with 75 mts Tri-Color, SSPalya to Haraluru
6th Aug 2022 - Meeting with Father Edward, HSR Layout
3rd Aug 2022 - Amrutha Mahostava of Shri Siddaramiah, Davanagere
29th July 2022 - Meeting with AICC Secretary Incharge Bengaluru
28th July 2022 - Attended Meeting regarding 75th Independence Day, KPCC Office
27th July 2022 - Attended Press Meet in support of Smt Margaret Alva, KPCC Office
25th July 2022 - Meeting OBs, Elected Reps, Frontals, Sr Leaders, Harapanahalli 
24th July 2022 - Attended Program to Honor 200 Students, Harapanahalli 
23rd July 2022 - Shri Siddaramaiah 75th Birthday Event Pre-Meeting, Hospete 
22nd July 2022 - Protest against ED, Davangere 
21st July 2022 - Nava Sankalpa Shibira, Harihara Taluk 
19th July 2022 - Harapanahalli Congress Leader Meeting, Residence 
18th July 2022 - KPCC Media Dept Meeting & KPCC OBs Meeting 
18th July 2022 - Harapanahalli Congress Leader Meeting, Residence 
13th July 2022 - 75 Years of Independence Program Meeting, KPCC
13th July 2022 - Siddaramaiah Birthday Event Meeting, Palace Ground
11th July 2022 - Harapanahalli Report to KPCC President
11th July 2022 - KPCC Media Department Meeting
10th July 2022 - LEAD Meeting
9th July 2022 - Meeting with KPCC President regarding Harapanahalli Elections
8th July 2022 - Harapanahalli  Municipal Elections
7th July 2022 - Meeting at Harapanahalli, Municipal Elections
7th July 2022 - Harihara, Meeting of MLA, Block OBs and Presidents of all Frontals/Cells/Wings
6th July 2022 - Meeting at Harapanahalli, Municipal Elections
5th July 2022 - Nava Sankalpa Shibira, Blr South District
4th July 2022 - Meeting at Harapanahalli, Municipal Elections
30th June 2022 - Meeting at Harapanahalli with Municipal Members
29th June 2022 - Nava Sankalpa Shibira of Ballari District, Sandur
28th June 2022 - Meeting at Harapanahalli regarding Municipal Elections
27th June 2022 - Satyagraha & OBs Meeting, Harihara
26th June 2022 - Inauguration of Job Fair, Kalaghatgi
25th June 2022 - Office Bearers Meeting, Harapannahalli
24th June 2022 - Naa Nayaki Program, Bellari City
20th June 2022 - Naa Nayaki Zoom Meeting
11th June 2022 - KPCC Zoom Meeting
5th June 2022 - Donated 34th Unit of Blood
2nd & 3rd June 2022 - Nav Sankalp Shivir
15th May 2022 - Mass Marriage Program, Harapanahalli
28th April 2022 - Media Cell Meeting, KPCC
28th April 2022 - Naa Nayaki Meeting, KPCC
27th & 28th April 2022 - State Office Bearers Meeting, KPCC 
18th April 2022 - As KPCC Observer attended Protest demanding Arrest of KSE, Chitradurga
15th April 2022 - BPAC & BCLIP Alumni Association Meeting
13th April 2022 - Naa Nayaki & Chitradurga District Meeting, KPCC
12th April 2022 - Bengaluru South District Meeting, KPCC
4th April 2022 - Meeting with AICC Sr Office Bearers, Delhi 
1st April 2022 - KPCC Meeting, Rahul Gandhi Visit
30th March 2022 - BCLIP Alumni Association Meeting
25th March 2022 - Chitradurga District Digital Membership Review Visit/Meeting
24th March 2022 - 2nd Edition of Bengaluru Women Achievers Award, Orion Mall 
19th March 2022 - KPCC President Zoom Meeting, Digital Membership Review
18th March 2022 - BCLIP Alumni Association Meeting, BWA Award
12th March 2022 - BCLIP Alumni Association Meeting, BWA Award
11th March 2022 - Karnataka Mahila Rathna Awards, Chief Guest
8th March 2022 - International Women's day Event by Santosh Lad Foundation, Kalaghatgi 
7th March 2022 - Visited Govt Schools & Colleges, Madivala, Puttenahalli 
5th March 2022 - Visited Govt Schools and Swamy Vivekananda Institution
4th March 2022 - Visited Govt Schools, PU & Degree Colleges, Shakuntala Devi College
4th March 2022 - Visit to Somasundrapalya Govt School
3rd March 2022 - Joined last day #MekedatuPadayatre
26th Feb 2022 - Interaction with Students of Govt Degree College, HSR Layout
25th Feb 2022 - Received Karnataka State Police COVID Warrior Appreciation Certificate, BPAC
25th Feb 2022 - Meeting with Bosch India CSR Team
23rd Feb 2022 - Press Conference, 2nd edition of Women Achievers Awards, BCLIP Alumni Association 
16th Feb 2022 - Attended Digital Membership Meeting, Chitradurga 
4th Feb 2022 - Election Meeting with the Candidate, Goa
3rd Feb 2022 - Election Meeting, Goa
2nd Feb 2022 - Kalaghatgi SM Meeting
2nd Feb 2022 - Attended the inauguration of Online KAS Coaching of Santosh Lad Foundation, Dharwad
30th Jan 2022 - Donated Blood for the 33rd time, #GandhiForever #MartyrsDay
29th Jan 2022 - Mangamanapalya, Jaraganahalli, Puttenahalli CHCs - Masks & Gloves #ProjectKaagazCares
27th Jan 2022 - Visit to Agara, Singasandra, Hongasandra PHCs, gave Masks & Gloves #ProjectKaagazCares
26th Jan 2022 - Meeting with PCC, #UnityRide
21st Jan 2022 - INC Digital Membership Drive Meeting, KPCC
20th Jan 2022 - Lead Delegation of Guest Lecturers to meet KPCC President
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Jan 2022 - Padayatra #MekedatuNammaHakku #NammaNeeruNammaHakku 
5th & 6th Jan 2022 - #MissionSanjeevani Koppal & Raichur Govt Hospital Visit
4th Jan 2022 - #MekedatuNammaHakku #NammaNeeruNammaHakku Meeting, KPCC Office

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ದಿನಾಂಕ: 4 ಜನವರಿ 2023

ಗೆ,

ಸಂಪಾದಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರು

ಬೊಮ್ಮನಹಳ್ಳಿ 

ವಿಷಯ: 175-ಬೊಮ್ಮನಹಳ್ಳಿ ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಚುನಾವಣೆ 2023 

ಆತ್ಮೀಯ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಮಿತ್ರರೇ, 

ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು! ಈ ಬಾರಿಯೂ ನಾನು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದಿಂದ ಬೊಮ್ಮನಹಳ್ಳಿ ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಟಿಕೆಟ್ ಆಕಾಂಕ್ಷಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ. 2007-2008 ರಿಂದ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ವಿವಿಧ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕವಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ. 

ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅಂಶಗಳು:

 ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನ ಕೆಲಸ ಮತ್ತು ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನನ್ನ ಕೆಲಸ ನನ್ನ ಶಕ್ತಿ.

ಬೊಮ್ಮನಹಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 65000 ಮತದಾರರು ಆನೇಕಲ್ ಮೂಲದವರು.

ಹಾಲಿ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಶಾಸಕರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ನಾನು ಪ್ರಬಲ ಧ್ವನಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ, ನಾನು ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಬೆದರಿಕೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆಧಾರರಹಿತ ದೂರುಗಳನ್ನು ಎದುರಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

2018 ರ ಆಕಾಂಕ್ಷಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದೆ, ಪಕ್ಷದಿಂದ ನನಗೆ ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗುವುದು.

60% ಮತದಾರರು ಲೇಔಟ್‌ಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅಪಾರ್ಟ್‌ಮೆಂಟ್‌ ನಿವಾಸಿಗಳು, ನಾನು ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಸಂಪರ್ಕವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

ನಾನು ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಪ್ರವಾಸಿ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಜಾತಿ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಟಿಕೆಟ್ ಕೇಳುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ ಅಥವಾ ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ಯಾವುದೇ ಹಗರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಲ್ಲ.

ನಾನು ರಾಜಕೀಯವಾಗಿ ಹಾಗೂ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕವಾಗಿ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ನ್ಯಾಯದ ಪರವಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಮತ್ತು "ಮ-ಅಹಿಂದ" ನನ್ನ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಬದ್ಧತೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.

ಪಕ್ಷವು ನನ್ನಂತಹ ಪ್ರಗತಿಪರ, ಸಮರ್ಥ, ಜಾತ್ಯತೀತ, ಬದ್ಧತೆಯಿರುವ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಮಹಿಳಾ ನಾಯಕಿಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ನನಗೆ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸವಿದೆ.

ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ನನ್ನ ಗಮನ ಮತದಾರರ ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆ, ಮತದಾರರ ಪಟ್ಟಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲನೆ, ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳ ಜನರನ್ನು ಮತ್ತು ಮುಖಂಡರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡುವುದು, ನನ್ನ ತಂಡ ಈಗಾಗಲೇ  Door-2-Door ಭೇಟಿಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

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No Amrit Kaal for India’s Daughters!

Addressing the Nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion Independence Day Prime Minister Modi said, India has entered the ‘Amrit Kaal’ and we should all work towards Viksit (developed) Bharat. In his speech he called for a change of mentality towards women, Pride of Nari Shakti, women’s role in fulfilling dreams of India, not to lower the dignity of women, and how he sees immense contribution by women in 25 years to come, much more than that in the 75-yr journey. 

While the 15^th August live telecast of PM Modi speech was watched by millions of Indians, 11 convicted Rapists of Bilkis Banu walked free out of Godhra Jail following Gujarat Government’s decision after a panel (10-member panel in which 5 were from BJP) approved their application for remission, notable on the day India completed 75 years as Independent Nation. 

On March 03 2002 then 19 years old Bilkis Banu who was pregnant, her mother, three other women were brutally gang raped and repeatedly assaulted. Out of 17 family members 8 were found dead without heads, 6 missing, only Bilkis Banu, a man and 3 yrs old child survived the inhumane and horrific assault. 

After 6 years of fight for justice against all the powers and struggles in January 2008, special court convicted all the 11 accused of rape a pregnant woman, murder of her family members. In May 2017, the Bombay High Court upheld the life imprisonment of 11 people in the gangrape case thereby giving justice to Bilkis Banu after her 15 years long brave legal battle against all odds.

The act of release of these perpetrators of an inhuman and heinous crime on our Independence Day, followed by a grand welcome by the Hindutva groups, BJP MLA calling the rapists and murderers who do not deserve a place in any civilized society as ‘Sanskari Brahmins’ raises question on what really is the ‘Amrit Kaal’ that PM Modi referred to in his long speech. 

Nation stood with one voice demanding rigorous punishment even hanging the rapist to death when Nirbhaya was brutally raped and thrown out of the bus in Delhi. India cheered ‘Instant Justice’ when rapists of Priyanka Reddy were shot dead by the Telangana Police, ironically release of 11 rapists of Bilkis Banu and murderers of her family members goes against the very anger India had expressed against the rapists of its daughters.

Bilkis Banu’s statement after the release of her rapists urging Gujarat Government to ‘undo the harm’, reflected in the sentiments and voices of millions of Mothers, Daughters, Rights Activists, Civil Societies across the country. Bilkis Banu’s fear & grief was evident when she said, “Today, I can say only this - how can justice for any woman end like this? I trusted the highest courts in our land. I trusted the system and I was learning slowly to live with my trauma.” 

So, No Amrit Kaal for India’s Daughters? Is Bilkis Banu Not India’s Daughter? PM Modi and his Government observed the ‘Muslim Women Rights Day’ across the nation on August 1 to celebrate enactment of Triple Talaq Law, but served a triple blow to Bilkis Banu who fought a long battle bravely to get justice. Is, Muslim Women Rights not applicable for Bilkis Banu because her rapists are ‘Sanskari Brahmins’? 

135 Ex-IAS Officers wrote to Chief Justice of India stating that release of the 11 rapists is a horrendous and erroneous decision by Gujarat Government, urging the Supreme Court to rectify the wrong decision. Based on PIL filed, the Supreme Court has served a notice to Gujarat Government seeking explanation on the release of the 11 rapists. And in the ‘Amrit Kaal’ India’s Daughters await to know if justice will be served based on Caste and Religion or based on Crime committed and Constitution.

- Kavitha Reddy, Green Activist & KPCC General Secretary (views expressed are personal)

Kavitha Reddy For Bommanahalli

Agara Lake, Lakes are core to sphere of work for Kavitha Reddy, bringing different Citizen Groups to a single platform for campaign to Save Agara Lake is how it all started. As Founder Member of Agara Lake Protection & Management Society (ALPMS) she worked extensively for over several years to Save, Revive, Restore and Conserve the Lake. With regular interactions with LDA, Forest Dept, GoK, KSPCB and NGT the Lake was finally revived by January 2018 and she continued to play an active role in the upkeep of the Lake, till it was thoughtlessly handover to BBMP from Forest Dept leading to deterioration of maintenance, but continues to represent the Court Case in HC to Save the Lake from Privatization claim.    

Agara Lake STP, when vested interests wanted to force construction of an STP inside the Agara Lake premises using the Hon High Court general order on STPs, Kavitha Reddy raised objections with facts and reasoning opposing construction of STP with several Departments and with the then Government, she also fought Legally to shift the STP outside Agara Lake providing alternate option. Kavitha Reddy's relentless effort to save Agara Lake from an unwanted STP inside the premises finally gained momentum and STP was shifted out of the Lake to an alternate place from where the treated water could be directed into Agara Lake. She was instrumental in identifying of an existing pipeline from STP to Lake there by saving Public Money and also ensuring a proper discharge of treated water into the Lake. 

HaSiRu Mithra, Kavitha Reddy Co-Founded HaSiRu Mithra along with likeminded Citizens and undertook several Awareness Campaigns and provided Solutions to several Civic Issues, it was funded via Kaagaz Foundation, Civic Hub and Citizens. Some of the key initiatives includes - 17 Composting Workshops in BBMP Parks, 19 Clean-up Drives & Spot Fixing, SWM Awareness Campaigns. Kavitha Reddy also spearheaded the most successful #PotholePooje, campaigns against Potholes and #KillBills a campaign against Banners/Flex and Visual Pollution that became City wide movement and eventually lead to ban of Banners/Flex in BBMP Limits. 

Shutdown KCDC Movement, Compost Unit that has become a serious Health Hazard for the Citizens living in HSR Layout, Mangamanapalya, Somasundrapalya, Haraluru and surrounding areas also has been Polluting Lake and Ground Water. Kavitha Reddy was part of this Citizen Movement against KCDC, was instrumental in getting the then Chief Minister of Karnataka to visit the Compost Unit, initially she was part of the Citizens - KCDC coordination Committee to improve the conditions of the Compost Unit, since no improvement happened, she continues to be a strong voice in demanding the Shutdown of KCDC. 

Somasundrapalya Lake, Kavitha Reddy got involved in the KCDC Movement in the context of Somasundrapalya Lake, the Lake was almost on its death bed. Kavitha Reddy successfully got the Lake shifted from BDA to BBMP Lakes Division through ACS UDD, ensured removal of encroachments by a builder via CM's Office instructions, construction of outlets and drains, raising the concerns and need for revival of the Lake. Currently the Lake is under a prolonged revival, and she has stayed out of this due to extreme Political interference. 

Green Project, as a Green Activist Kavitha Reddy has promoted Tree Plantation on a regular basis in Haraluru Lake, Agara Lake, Parks, Government Schools & Colleges. Creating 300+ Sapling Mini-Forest and maintaining this triangular Mini-Forest since 2014 is one of her Flagship Project. 

Project Karanji, as part of Project Karanji Kavitha Reddy through her NGO Kaagaz Foundation has been working with Government Schools, Colleges and Anganwadis on various educational initiatives in Bommanahalli Constituency. Some of the regular programs include Child Safety & Rights Workshops, Women Safety Workshops, Green Ambassador Program, Clean Drinking Water Project, Health Camps, Providing Teaching & Learning Tools etc. 

Protecting Livelihood, Street Vendors (SVs) of Bengaluru were deprived of Right to Livelihood under the Street Vendor Act 2014 (SVA), facilitated meetings for the SVs Associations with CM, Mayor, ACS, BBMP Officials and brought to their notice that the SVs were also deprived of the Govt Benefits since they were not given ID Cards under the SVA 2014. After a prolonged process a survey and registration of the SVs in Bengaluru was announced followed by the issue of ID Cards.   

COVID19 Relief Work, Pandemic brought lives of many especially the less privileged to a standstill, during 1st and 2nd Wave via Kaagaz Foundation Kavitha Reddy initiated a #Meal_a_Day Program, distribution of Ration Kits, Medical Kits to help the people in Bommanahalli and surrounding areas. Over 80000 Food Packets were distributed over 50 days and 94500 Kg Ration given out to over 18100 Beneficiaries covering Migrants, LGBTQs, Auto/Cab Drivers, Street Vendor, Domestic Helps, SHGs, Park & Lake Staff, Health Care Workers and several other venerable communities. 

Fixing Civic Problems, as a concerned Citizen Kavitha Reddy resolves several Civic issues in the locality on a daily basis, raising issues and following to resolution related to SWD, Roads, Potholes, Traffic, Garbage, Junction Improvement, Road Access, Commercialization, Mobility Project etc., she also uses her Social Media access to bring to the notice of the Authorities many issues and ensured it is followed up to resolution. As Citizen Journalist she has also written/reported extensively about the Civic issues taking it to logical conclusion. 

Citizen Services, Kavitha Reddy's Office have been helping Citizens to get their Sr Citizen Cards, Voter Registration, Labour Cards, Pensions and other Govt Benefits for the eligible Citizens Free of any Service Charges. Over 12000 Citizens from Bommanahalli Constituency and parts of Mahadevapura Constituency have availed the Services. 

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Transparency & Accountability: Buffering

The suicide of a young contractor Santosh Patil due to nonpayment of bills by K S Eshwarappa Ministry demanding commission on a verbally approved works is a classic case of institutionalized corruption, and of lack of transparency in not only procurement process but also in the administration, and this has not happened for the first time but the long kept dirty secret stands exposed finally. 

To ensure transparency, accountability, grievance redressal and to regulate public procurement United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government had brought in the Public Procurement Bill in Lok Sabha in 2012, the Bill lapsed eventually. National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government introduced the revamped and improvised the provisions in the Bill and introduced it in 2015, but sadly the Bill has not been a reality till date. 

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Assam are the only States which to some extent have regulated public procurement, but a weak grievance redress mechanisms in these State Acts raises several questions on efficacy. 

NDA Government that came to power on the anti-corruption plank with an overwhelming majority in 2014, but its almost 8 years and there have been no efforts to stop the corruption that is infecting the administration faster than ever before. RTI the strongest tool to seek information and demand transparency in administration process has been weakened since 2014, millions of applications laying unprocessed as left the RTI in crossroads. Lokpal almost seems nonexistence and Lokayuktya in States like Karnataka are striped off the power and systematically destroyed. 

The whataboutery on corruption and systematic dilution of the institutional powers is only helping the people involved in corruption to brazen it out without fear of Law, whereas people like Santosh Patil will continue to become victims of the system driven corruption. 

Media is muted on several people related issue be it Unemployment, Price Rise, Violence, Disharmony, Corruption, the current dispensation both in Delhi and in Karnataka are yet again on polarization mode as the Assembly elections get closer.

Series of corruption charges during COVID 1^st and 2^nd wave are not even investigated, even with clear evidence on the infamous BBMP Bed Scam not a single arrest have been made nor there is any serious investigation. After Ramesh Jarkiholi who was forced to resign due to the CD episode, K S Eshwarappa reluctantly resigned after relentless protest by the opposition that forced the BJP high command in Delhi to do damage control. But the bigger question remain unanswered, will there be a free and fair investigation on the charges made by Santosh Patil and also will there be a larger probe on the 40% Commission allegation made by the Contractors Association of Karnataka against the State BJP Government. 

Lokayukta in Karnataka was once the most feared institution by Politicians and Government Officials, but today most do not even know if the institution still exists, the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) that was established to gather information, intelligence and to investigate complaints from Public, Government and Lokayukta looks like a paper Tiger. 

Without stringent Act, subverting and misuse of the system has made it easy for the fearless corrupt, there is no Political will to fix the loop holes and strengthen the system, even as technology is making several innovations the systems seem to be literally insulated from use of any technology interface that can bring more transparency and accountability. 

Definitely corruption is making States like Karnataka extremely unpopular for investors and corporates, with polarization taking centerstage and corruption filled administration it’s only the ordinary people, youth who are suffering both the short and long term implications. 

Kavitha Reddy

KPCC General Secretary & Spokesperson

Karnataka in Crossroads

‘Sarva Janangada Shantiya Thota’, Peaceful Garden of all Religions is how Karnataka is described by one of the greatest poet Kuvempu in a poem which was declared as State Song in 2004.
 
Karnataka’s tourism tagline, One State Many Worlds truly reflecting State’s unique Diversity from Bidar to Kodagu and Ballari to Karwar not only geographically but also socially, culturally and politically. Education Hub, State of PSUs and a Peaceful State is how Karnataka has always been known, Bengaluru the Capital City is a Global name for its IT Industry, ‘Bangalored’ is a word that was coined to describe Bengaluru as the Back Office of the World.
 
Pre-British and the British history of Karnataka not only reflects the peaceful co-existence of various religions but also has documented as highly Progressive and Liberal region. Politically Karnataka has been in the forefront leading agenda for the entire Nation on Development and Social Welfare. After thousands of years of co-existence of various communities today Karnataka is being challenged, Hijab to Halal to Azaan the aggressive Hindutva Politics that has made strong inroads in the coastal areas is shaking the belief of the State Song.
 
Karnataka is considered as a gateway to Hindutva Politics in South of India, even though BJP formed the Government more than once and gave maximum seats to BJP in the Lok Sabha elections the Secular fabric of the State has remained intact that has indeed stalled the Hindutva Politics reaching down South.
 
Declaring Harsha, a known criminal who was killed due to personal reasons as a martyr and linking every unfortunate incident to Hindu – Muslim conflict is hurting Brand Karnataka more than ever. IT Industry and MNCs that made Karnataka its prime center of operations always viewed Karnataka not only politically stable but as a pro-business State, but the raising communal narrative of Hindutva Politics is ringing alarm bells in the corporate world too. What is worrisome is that the communal hate is not limited to the Hindutva propaganda fringe groups, Ministers, Sr Leaders and Office Bearers of BJP are now speaking the language of the fringe blurring the lines between the fringe and mainstream statements.
 
Current BJP Government is one of the most corrupt and incompetent Government in the history of the State. Over 46000 children have not returned to school’s post COVID, malnutrition is the highest in comparison for the last 10 years, raising unemployment rate, environment degradation, crumbling infrastructure, price rise, Farmer distress, increasing violence, corruption, 40% commission allegations, poverty, subverting of the Constitution, passing of the laws/bills without debates and discussions are surely indicators of failing Administration. Yet the hate filled communal agenda of Hindutva Polities is propagated 24/7 through various media platforms over shadowing the real issues of common people of the State.
 
Extreme polarization has worked well for BJP, even at the peak of serious issues that hurt the common people and the youth of the Nation, the 80:20 slogan worked in favor of BJP in Uttar Pradesh. Karnataka will be going for Election in May 2023, there are elections in few other States in 2022 and BJP will ensure they will leave no polarization stone unturned even here.
 
So far people of Karnataka have reacted sharply against the polarization tactics of BJP, but what lies ahead only time will tell. Lack of a strong narrative by the opposition in Karnataka is definitely helping the Hindutva Politics to spread disharmony at ease. If it smells mud, it means rains have arrived, if it smells Tar, it means elections have arrived, and if it smells burn it means polarization is complete.
 
Only hope is that peace loving people of Karnataka will not be fall for the Hate spreading project of Hindutva Politics.
 
Kavitha Reddy
 
Activist, AICC Member & KPCC Spokesperson
(views expressed are in personal capacity)

Hijab: Right of a Woman

Jog back into history shows that women are the sufferers in wars, social & cultural conflicts, Voice of women are suppressed, leave alone the freedom to express themselves and make choices. History holds true even today, when the Hijab controversy rocked the State of Karnataka it was the girls/women who were at the receiving end.

Karnataka over the last few years has seen a notable increase in Muslim girls enrolling for higher education. Paradigm shift in girls from Minority and Dalit communities joining the higher education system is desirable, encouraging and progressive too. On one hand government is promoting Beti Bachao Beti Padhao on the other it is letting loose the fringe elements to target girls for their traditional/cultural/religious choices seems like a well-planned political game to create distraction from real issues. 

For long, girls from Muslim community wearing a Hijab or boys from Sikh community wearing Turban or girls from Sikh community covering head with scarf and attending school or college was perfectly fine, until a college in Udupi in Karnataka decided to force the girls out of college for wearing Hijab. What was supposed to be a conversation between the college and the girls turned ugly as Hindutva brigade found a prefect occasion to push their political agenda, and the Revenue Minister of Govt of Karnataka went a step ahead to say that Hijab is a major poll issue for 2023. 

The choice of practicing a religion is a Constitutional Right that is guaranteed to everyone in India, when countries across the world are making Hijab and Turban part of uniform in their police force, armed forces, medical services to promote diversity and inclusiveness, the voices against the girls wearing Hijab in a college not only aimed to create divide in the society but also is a misplaced priority given that government schools and colleges are suffering from lack of quality infrastructure and teachers. 

Propaganda against Hijab in Karnataka is aggressively pushed by the Hindutva groups to raise communal tempers, but it goes far beyond the ugly communal motive, in reality it is a serious issue of Women Rights and Hindutva groups are always known to be anti-Women. 

The High Court in its interim order had specified that their interim order is only applicable for the colleges which has uniform and where CDC has prescribed a dress code. Visuals of colleges and schools forcing the young girls and even teachers to remove their Hijab outside school/college premises was not only violation of the High Court interim order but most importantly it striped away privacy and dignity of the girls/women in full public glare. 

Journalist chasing young girls with Hijab for a reaction and unruly mob of boys jeering girls who walked into the college premises wearing a Hijab proved yet again how unsafe girls/women when bigotry takes over. TV debates on Hijab were dominated by men from certain fringe groups who are known to be anti-women, screaming undignified and unjustified remarks and making a mockery of Women Rights. 

‘Break the Bias’ the theme of 2022 International Women’s Day seems more appropriate for Karnataka. Discrimination of women for their choices, identity and for who they are is unacceptable in any civilized society. Hijab is not only a personal choice it’s a matter of privacy of Muslim women. Whatever may be the argument Hijab is about Women Rights, and no Communal agenda should be tolerated when it comes to Rights. 

It is also reassuring to see the girls/women being assertive and unapologetic about who they are, as they continue to wear Hijab with Pride. “Hijab covers my Hair not my Brain”, a sharp reply to the preying media by a young Muslim girl reaffirms her determination to fight back for her Constitutional Rights. 

Humanity is the Greatest Faith, and no Religion in the world teaches Violence, Hate and Intolerance.  

Kavitha Reddy 

Activist, AICC Member & KPCC Spokesperson

(views expressed are in personal capacity)

Buffering Bengaluru 2.0

Does Silicon Valley of India need a new version? Over 1.2 crore Bengalureans surviving traffic jams in 750 Sq Kms, the new BBMP Act that missed a golden opportunity to set a vision to make Bengaluru a Sustainable World class City, the failing BBMP Administration, unwillingness of the Government to empower BBMP as per the 74^th Amendment, inability to stop MLAs interference in City Administration, deteriorating living conditions, yet we are Proud Bengalureans.

Bengalureans have always led the change, but a city that has a glorious History, unparallel Heritage, thriving Citizen Activism and cutting-edge Innovation has been struggling to revive its visionless City Administration.

Rampant Corruption, misuse of power by MLAs has left the City Finances in doldrums, and as the BBMP Elections approaches can Bengaluru really burst this bubble and bring in change remains an important question. No doubt that Bengaluru deserves Competent Corporators and Clean Administration, and this time it’s the Citizens turn to lead the Political Change.

Citizen Groups of Bengaluru have always fought for a Better City, Activists have been vocal about their demands for Bengaluru but none took a plunge to contest elections all these years, and now the trend is changing for Better.

Organizations like KHHSP RWA, White Field Rising, Right for Road, Citizens For Bengaluru, Hasiru Mithra, Change Makers Kanakapura Road and more active RWAs have been in the forefront of Citizen Activism not only questioning the Authorities for all the wrongs but also working with the Authorities to make the City Administration more accountable. 

Emergence of organizations like Bengaluru Political Action Committee (B.PAC) that have trained over 300 Civic Leaders under its flagship initiative BCLIP (B.PAC Civic Leadership Incubation Program) has created a huge pipeline of candidates that B.PAC and other Civic Organizations may find suitable to endorse for the future elections.

BCLIP objective has been to train and support talented individuals who wish to transform their city by contesting elections and getting elected as Corporators. Civic Leaders are equipped with Skills in Public Policy, Civic Administration and have the ability to bring in Transparency and Accountability into the system.

The Election that directly impact the daily lives of any Bengalurean are the BBMP Elections and its time Voters detached it from Assembly and Lok Shaba Elections frame and be clear about what they want for their Wards and City. For a Better City Administration, it’s the Competent Candidate and not the Party that should be on the top of the agenda of every Citizen or Voter.

The Quality of the Candidates fielded by the Political Parties have been deteriorating and it reflects in the City Administration. Proxies, Contractors, Criminals, Strong Men, Money Bags who lack commitment for the city nor have a Vision flood the City Council in each Elections, lack of quality candidates or alternates has always been the excuse for the Voters.

With more awareness about BBMP Election, need for more Citizen participation and the hope that a huge number of Civic Leaders and Activists are already preparing to contest in the BBMP Election, we can now hope Bengaluru 2.0 can be a reality if quality candidates reach the Council in 2022.

Kavitha Reddy
Activist, AICC Member & KPCC Spokesperson
(views expressed are in personal capacity)