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  • Viral Video Claiming Jessica Radcliffe Killed by Orca Debunked as Fake

    August 11, 2025: A widely shared video claiming that 23-year-old marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe was fatally attacked by an orca during a live show has been debunked as a fabrication. Circulating on platforms like TikTok and Facebook, the clip, which some versions claim was triggered by Radcliffe’s menstrual blood in the water, has been viewed millions of times but lacks any credible evidence.

    No Record of Jessica Radcliffe or the Incident

    Investigations reveal no trace of Jessica Radcliffe in media reports, marine park records, or occupational safety databases. Fact-checking outlets, including Vocal Media and Kenyan news site The Star, have confirmed the absence of obituaries, official statements from marine parks, or any documentation of a similar incident. The Star also noted that the video’s audio, including crowd reactions, appears to be AI-generated, adding to its deceptive nature.

    Fabricated Video Using AI and Old Footage

    The viral clip is a product of manipulated older footage combined with artificial intelligence and computer-generated imagery (CGI). It uses staged captions, AI-generated crowd noises, and carefully edited visuals to create a convincing but false narrative. The name “Jessica Radcliffe” is likely fictional, designed to give the story a veneer of authenticity.

    Historical Context of Orca Incidents

    While the Radcliffe video is a hoax, real tragedies involving orcas and trainers have occurred. In 2010, SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by the orca Tilikum in Orlando, an incident highlighted in the 2013 documentary Blackfish, which sparked debate over captive marine mammals. Other cases include the 2009 death of Spanish trainer Alexis Martinez, killed by an orca named Keto during a rehearsal, and a 1991 incident in Canada where a trainer was dragged underwater by three orcas. These rare but tragic events underscore the risks of working with highly intelligent and powerful orcas, also known as killer whales.

    Public Urged to Verify Information

    The fabricated video serves as a reminder of the dangers of viral misinformation, particularly when amplified by realistic AI-generated content. Authorities and fact-checkers urge the public to verify claims through credible sources before sharing. No evidence supports the existence of Jessica Radcliffe or the alleged orca attack, confirming the story as a hoax designed to exploit social media engagement.

  • Mallikarjun Kharge Alleges Vote Theft Led to His First Electoral Defeat in 2019

    Bengaluru, August 8, 2025: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, known for his undefeated record in elections, alleged on Friday that his first-ever defeat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was due to widespread electoral fraud orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

    Speaking at a massive Congress protest against alleged vote theft at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, Kharge claimed, “In my over 50 years of political life, I won more than 12 elections. However, in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, I faced my first defeat due to electoral rigging.”

    Kharge accused the BJP of engaging in “fake voting” across five Assembly segments within the Gulbarga Lok Sabha constituency, where he contested in 2019. He alleged that the BJP secured approximately 20,000 votes per segment through fraudulent means.

    Targeting the Modi government, Kharge further claimed that the BJP has misused agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Income Tax Department to intimidate opponents and cling to power.

    Citing Karnataka as an example, he said, “Despite lacking a clear majority, the BJP toppled the then-ruling coalition government by inducing defections of several MLAs. The same tactics were used in Goa, Maharashtra, and Manipur. They didn’t win elections but bought governments with money.”

    Kharge also alleged that the BJP’s victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was not legitimate. “The secret behind BJP’s win has now been exposed. They secured victory through vote theft,” he stated, adding that the Congress would take this issue to the people across the country.

  • Rahul Gandhi exposed widespread vote theft in LS polls with evidence: Siddaramaiah

    Bengaluru, August 8, 2025: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has backed Congress Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in alleging widespread electoral fraud in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Siddaramaiah claimed that Gandhi presented “hard evidence” on Thursday, revealing systematic vote theft across India, enabling Prime Minister Narendra Modi to retain power.

    In a media statement, Siddaramaiah asserted, “Despite massive public discontent, Narendra Modi secured power through electoral fraud. The documents released by Rahul Gandhi provide undeniable proof.” He further demanded Modi’s resignation, stating, “Modi has no moral right to remain in office. He must resign and dissolve the government immediately.”

    The Congress Party, under Gandhi’s leadership, conducted a six-month investigation into voter records in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency. The probe allegedly uncovered evidence of systematic vote theft, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused of illegally securing 1,00,250 votes in a constituency of approximately 3.25 lakh voters.

    Siddaramaiah highlighted five methods of alleged electoral malpractice in Mahadevapura:

    1. Fake Voters: Approximately 11,965 fake voters reportedly cast votes, with some individuals voting in multiple polling booths and even outside Karnataka, indicating deliberate misuse of the electoral process.
    2. Voters with Fake Addresses: Around 40,009 voters were registered with non-existent addresses, including “House Number 0” or random, invalid entries for names and addresses.
    3. Multiple Voters at Single Addresses: A total of 10,452 voters were registered under a few addresses, including 80 voter IDs linked to a single-bedroom house and 68 to a private club, with none of the listed voters residing at these locations.
    4. Unidentifiable Voter Photographs: About 4,132 voter ID cards had missing or unclear photos, yet these voters were allowed to cast ballots, breaching electoral protocols.
    5. Elderly “First-Time Voters”: An astonishing 33,692 voters aged 60 to 90 were registered as first-time voters via Form 6, including individuals as old as 89 and 98, raising suspicions of fraudulent registrations.

    Siddaramaiah accused the Election Commission of complicity, alleging it altered rules to suppress information and withhold electronic data and CCTV footage requested by Gandhi. “Had the Election Commission acted impartially, this scam could have been exposed within days,” he said, adding that similar tactics were likely employed nationwide by the BJP to retain power.

    The Congress Party vowed to escalate its campaign, promising to raise awareness of the alleged fraud across the country.

  • Bengaluru: 70% of Minority Department Funds Allocated to Education, Says Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan

    Bengaluru, August 06, 2025: Karnataka’s Minister for Housing, Waqf, and Minority Welfare, B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, announced that 70% of the funds from the Minority Department are being utilized for education. The statement was made during an event in the city on Wednesday, where talented students from residential schools and colleges under the Minority Welfare Department were honored with the Prathibha Puraskar awards and an educational workshop.

    Speaking at the event, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan shared his personal journey, saying, “My parents enrolled me in a convent for a good education, but I had to stop after the 10th grade. Now, despite my desire to learn, I can’t. I’ve had the opportunity to become an MLA and a minister, but not everyone gets such chances without education. I urge you all not to abandon your studies midway.”

    He highlighted the department’s progress, noting that 1,20,350 students were enrolled in residential facilities two years ago, a number that has risen to 2,08,065 this year. “Our goal is to reach 5 lakh students in the next three years,” he added. The minister also pointed out the increase in budgetary allocation, from ₹850 crore under the BJP government in 2022-23 to ₹2,101 crore after the Congress took over, with ₹4,537 crore allocated for 2025-26.

    During the event, 125 students who excelled in SSLC and 17 who topped in PUC were awarded ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 in cash along with laptops, respectively. Outstanding district-level officers, taluk extension officers, principals, lecturers, teachers, and wardens were also felicitated. The event saw the presence of notable figures including B.K. Altaf Khan, Chairman of the Minority Development Corporation, S. Jafeth, Chairman of the Christian Development Corporation, and others.

    Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan paid tribute to his political mentor, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, saying, “Everyone has a guru. For me, it’s H.D. Deve Gowda. I may be in the Congress now, but my guru remains unchanged. I must acknowledge those who shaped me in politics. He rose from poverty to become Prime Minister.”

    Additionally, the minister personally awarded ₹1 lakh to K.M. Roofia, who secured six gold medals in M.Sc. Physics, and promised to cover the full educational expenses for A.R. Rida, who secured an MBBS seat, presenting her with a two-wheeler as a gift.

  • ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಮೋರ್ಚಾ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಿಗೆ ಬಹಿರಂಗ ಪತ್ರ ಬರೆದ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೆ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಹೆಬ್ಬಾರ್

    ಉಡುಪಿ: ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ನ ರಾಜಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೆ ಆಗಿರುವ ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ಟೀಕಿಸಿರುವ ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಮೋರ್ಚಾ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ ರಮೇಶ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಹೆಬ್ಬಾರ್ ಅವರು ಬಹಿರಂಗ ಪತ್ರ ಬರೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

    ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ ರಮೇಶ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಬರೆದ ಬಹಿರಂಗ ಪತ್ರದ ವಿವರ

    1. ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷದವರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ.ಸಿ.ಟಿ. ರವಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಶ್ರೀ ರವಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮಾತನಾಡುವ ಅಸಹ್ಯಕರ, ಅಪಾರ್ಥ ಮಾತುಗಳು ಮಾತ್ರ ಉಪದೇಶವಾಗಿ ತಾವು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸುತ್ತೀರಾ? ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ಕೋರಲಾಗಿದೆ.
    2. ತಮ್ಮ‌ ನಾಯಕರುಗಳ ಮಾತುಗಳಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಅನಗತ್ಯ ಆಕ್ಷೇಪ‌, ತಕರಾರು ಇಲ್ಲವೇ?
    3. ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ನ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿರುವ ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಮೇಡಂ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರೆ, ಅದು  ಉಪದೇಶ, ಅದು ತಮಗೆ ಅನಗತ್ಯವೆಂದಾದರೇ, ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಬಗೆಗಿನ ತಮ್ಮ‌ ನಿಲುವೇನು?
    4. ರಾಜಕೀಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೋಲು‌ ಗೆಲುವು‌ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ,  ಘಟಾನುಘಟಿ‌ನಾಯಕರುಗಳೇ , ಒಂದಲ್ಲ‌ ಎರೆಡೆರಡು ಬಾರಿ‌ ಸೋತು ಗೆದ್ದಿದ್ದಾರೆ, ( ಮಾಜಿ ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ‌.ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ ದೇವೇಗೌಡರು, ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಬಿ.ಎಸ್ ಯಡಿಯೂರಪ್ಪ, ಶ್ರೀ ಜಗದೀಶ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟರ್, ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ತಮ್ಮ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾಗಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ. ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ, ಶ್ರೀ ವಿ.ಸೋಮಣ್ಣ, ಕು. ಶೋಭ ಕಾರದ್ಲಾಂಜೆ, ಇನ್ನು ಹೆಸರುಗಳು ಬೇಕಿದ್ದರೆ ತಿಳಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ.
    5. ಇದೆಲ್ಲ ದೊಡ್ಡ ವಿಷಯ ಬಿಡಿ, ನೀವು ಎಂದಾದರೂ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ‌‌ ನಿಂತು ಜನಾಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ‌ಪಡೆದು‌ ಯಾವುದೇ ಶಾಸಕ‌ ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನ ಅಲಂಕರಿಸಿದ್ದೀರಾ? ಅದು ಬೇಡ ಗ್ರಾಮ ಪಂಚಾಯಿತಿ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಾದರೂ ನಿಂತಿದ್ದೀರಾ ? ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ‌ ಮೇಡಂ ಅವರು ಸೋತಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುವ ಯಾವ‌ ನೈತಿಕತೆ‌‌ ತಮಗಿದೆ ?
    6. ಸೋತಿರಬಹುದು ಆದರೂ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಪುಟಿದೇಳಬೇಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಛಲವಿರುವ, ಆತ್ಮ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ತೋರುವ ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸುವ ಸೌಜನ್ಯ ಬೇಡವೇ? ‌ಇದೇ ತಾವು ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷದವರಿಂದ ಕಲಿತಿರುವ ಉಪದೇಶವೇ? ನಿಮ್ಮಂತಹವರಿಂದ ಮತ್ತೇನು ‌ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯ? 
    7. ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ  ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರೂ.5900 ಕೋಟಿ ಸಾಲ ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಹೋಗಿದ್ದರು ಇದು ತಮಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲವಾದರೇ , ತಮ್ಮ‌ ಪಕ್ಷದವರಿಂದ ಉಪದೇಶ ಕೇಳಿ‌ ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು.
    8. ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಳೆದ 8 ವರುಷಗಳಿಂದ ಒಂದೇ ಒಂದು‌ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಆಗಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ, ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ‌ಮೇಡಂ ಅವರ  ತಂದೆಯವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ್ದೀರೋ, ಅದೇ  ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಚಿವರು ಅಧಿಕಾರವಹಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ‌ ನಂತರ 9000 ನೇರ ನೇಮಕಾತಿಗೆ ಅನುಮತಿ ನೀಡಿ‌, ಈಗಾಗಲೇ 7500 ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಂಡಿದೆ.
    9. ಇದರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮೃತಪಟ್ಟ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಗಳ ಅವಲಂಬಿತರಿಗೆ ಕಳೆದ‌ ಎರಡು ವರ್ಷದಲ್ಲಿ 1000 ಅನುಕಂಪದ ಆಧಾರದ ನೌಕರಿ ನೀಡಿರುವುದು ಇದೇ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಚಿವರು ಅಧಿಕಾರ ವಹಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ‌‌ ನಂತರ.
    10. ತಾವು ಸತ್ಯವನ್ನೇ ‌ನುಡಿದ್ದೀರಾ, ಸತ್ಯ ಬೆಂಕಿ‌ ಕೆಂಡವಿದ್ದಂತೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಹೊತ್ತು ಮುಚ್ಚಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. 
    11. ತಮ್ಮ‌ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಅಧಿಕಾರಾವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದೇ ಒಂದು ಹೊಸ‌ ಬಸ್ ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆಯಾಗಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ, ಡಕೋಟ ಬಸ್ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿದ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ತಮ್ಮ‌ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಸಲ್ಲಬೇಕು. ಡೀಸೆಲ್ ಪಾವತಿ ಬಾಕಿ ಇತ್ತು, ಶೂನ್ಯ  ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಎಲ್ಲವೂ ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷದ  ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ.  ಆಗ ಉಡುಪಿ ‌ಭಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ಬಸ್ ಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಕೇಳುವ ತಾಕತ್ತು‌‌ ತಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಇರಲಿಲ್ಲವೇ?
    12. ಇದೇ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಚಿವರು‌ ಬಂದ ಮೇಲೆ‌  5800 ಹೊಸ ಬಸ್ಸುಗಳ ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆಗೆ ಅನುಮತಿ‌ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು ಈಗಾಗಲೇ 4987 ಬಸ್ಸುಗಳು ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆಯಾಗಿವೆ.
    13. ಉಡುಪಿ, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ,ಪುತ್ತೂರು ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯ ಘಟಕಗಳಿಗೆ ಚಾಲಕ ನಿರ್ವಾಹಕರಿಲ್ಲದೆ‌‌ ಬಸ್ಸುಗಳ‌ನ್ನು ಓಡಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗದೇ, ಟ್ರಿಪ್ ಗಳನ್ನು ಕಡಿತಗೊಳಿಸಿದ್ದು ತಮ್ಮ‌‌‌ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಅಧಿಕಾರದ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಬಗ್ಗೆಯೂ ಉಪದೇಶ ಕೇಳಿ‌ ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು.
    14. ಇದೇ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಚಿವರು ಅಧಿಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ‌ ಮೇಲೆ ಉಡುಪಿ, ಕುಂದಾಪುರ,ಮಂಗಳೂರು, ಪುತ್ತೂರು ಗೆ 800 ಹೊಸ ಚಾಲಕ/ನಿರ್ವಾಹಕರನ್ನು ನೇಮಕ ಮಾಡಿ‌ ಒದಗಿಸಿರುವುದು.
    15. 14. ಮುಜರಾಯಿ‌ ಇಲಾಖೆ‌‌ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಈವರೆಗೂ ಯಾವೊಬ್ಬ ಮಂತ್ರಿಯೂ ಮಾಡಿರದಂತಹ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿಕಾರಿ‌ ಕೆಲಸಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿ ಅರ್ಚಕರ‌‌‌ ಕಣ್ಮಣಿ ಎಂದೇ ಹೆಸರು‌ ಮಾಡಿರುವರು ಬೇರಾರು ಅಲ್ಲ, ,ಇದೇ ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ‌ಮೇಡಂ ರವರ ತಂದೆಯವರು.  
    16. ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಗಳ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರಗಳ ರಚನೆ:  ಚಾಮುಂಡಿ ಬೆಟ್ಟ ಮೈಸೂರು, ಘಾಟಿ ಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ಹುಲಿಗೆಮ್ಮ ದೇವಾಲಯ ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ, ಸವದತ್ತಿ ಯಲ್ಲಮ್ಮ ದೇವಾಲಯ
    17. DBT ಮೊಬೈಲ್  ಮೂಲಕ ತಸ್ತೀಕ್ ವರ್ಷಾಸನ ಜಮಾ
    18. ಅರ್ಚಕರು / ನೌಕರರು ಮತ್ತು ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬದವರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ ಕಾಶಿ-ಗಯಾ ಯಾತ್ರೆ ಹಾಗೂ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಯಾತ್ರೆ
    19. ಅರ್ಚಕರ / ನೌಕರರ ಮೃತ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ಪರಿಹಾರ ಧನ ರೂ. 30,000 ರಿಂದ ರೂ. 2.ಲಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ
    20. ಸಾಮೂಹಿಕ ಮದುವೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತೇಜನ: ʼಮಾಂಗಲ್ಯ ಭಾಗ್ಯʼ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿ ರೂ. 63,000/-ಗಳ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಧನ
    21. ಅರ್ಚಕರ / ನೌಕರರ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ವಿದ್ಯಾಭ್ಯಾಸಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಧನ‌‌ ನೀಡಿಕೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ
    22. ಶ್ರೀ ಕುಕ್ಕೆ‌ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ ಸಮಗ್ರ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಗೆ ಕ್ರಿಯಾಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಅನುಮತಿ. ಈ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿ ಸರ್ಪ ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ ಯಾಗ ಶಾಲೆ‌ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ,‌ಅನ್ನ ದಾಸೋಹ ಭವನ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ, ಪಾರಂಪರಿಕ‌ ರಥ ಬೀದಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ, ವಸತಿ ಗೃಹಗಳ‌ ನವೀಕರಣ, ಶೌಚಾಲಯ, ಸ್ನಾನಗೃಹಗಳ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ, ತ್ಯಾಜ್ಯವಿಲೇವಾರಿ ಘಟಕ, ನೀರಿನ ಶುದ್ದೀಕರಣ ಘಟಕ‌ ಹತ್ತು ಹಲವು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಮಂಜೂರಾತಿ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
    23. ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಬಹುದಿನಗಳ‌ ಕನಸು‌‌ ತಿರುಪತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಸತಿಗೃಹಗಳಾದ ಐಹೊಳೆ, ಹಂಪಿ‌ ಬ್ಲಾಕ್‌ಗಳ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ
    24. ರೂ.500 ಕೋಟಿ‌ ಮೊತ್ತದ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಗಳ‌ ಆಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಸಂರಕ್ಷಿಸಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಗಳ‌ ಸುಪರ್ದಿಗೆ ವಹಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
    25. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸೌಧ‌‌ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ, ಇ – ಪ್ರಸಾದ ಯೋಜನೆ ಜಾರಿ
    26. 25551 ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಗಳಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಅರ್ಚಕರುಗಳಿಗೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ತಸ್ತಿಕ್ ಹಣ ರೂ.60,000 ಗಳಿಂದ ರೂ.72,000 ಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ

    ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ ರಮೇಶ್ ಅವರೇ, ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಮೇಡಂ‌ ಅವರ ತಂದೆಯವರು ಯಾರು?  ಅವರ ಕಾರ್ಯವೈಖರಿ ಏನು ? ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಾವಿರಾರು ಉಪದೇಶ ಕೇಳಿದರೂ ನಿಮಗೆ ಸಾಲದು, ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮಾತನಾಡಲು ಒಂದಷ್ಟು ಯೋಗ್ಯತೆಯಂತೂ ಹೊಂದಿರಲೇಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ನಾನಂತೂ ಭಾವಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಕಳೆದ ಎಂಟು ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಗೆಲ್ಲುತ್ತಿರುವ ಸೋಲಿಲ್ಲದ ಸರದಾರ ಅಂದರೆ ಅದು ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಲಿಂಗಾ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ‌ಅವರು, ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಮೇಡಂ ರವರ ತಂದೆಯವರು.

    ಸೌಮ್ಯ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಮೇಡಂ ಅವರ  ತಂದೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಮುಜರಾಯಿ ಸಚಿವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಹಾಗೂ ತಮ್ಮ‌‌ ಪಕ್ಷದವರ ರೀತಿ ಬಡಾಯಿ ಕೊಚ್ಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಬರೀ ಮಾತಿನಲ್ಲಿ‌ ಕೆಲಸ‌ ಮಾಡಿ ತೋರಿಸುವ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯರಲ್ಲ, ಅವರ ಕೆಲಸವೇ ಮಾತನಾಡುವಂತಿರುತ್ತದೆ.

    ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಮಹತ್ವಾಕಾಂಕ್ಷೆ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಸಬಲೀಕರಣದ ಗ್ಯಾರೆಂಟಿ‌ಯಾದ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಯನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತಂದು, 500 ಕೋಟಿ‌ ಮಹಿಳಾ‌‌ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ಇನ್ನೇನು‌‌ ಕೆಲವೇ‌‌ ದಿನಗಳು ಬಾಕಿ ಇರುವ ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಯಶಸ್ವಿನ ರೂವಾರಿ ಆದವರು ಇದೇ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಸಚಿವರು. ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ ರಮೇಶ್‌ ಅವರೇ,

    ನೀವು ಸೇರಿ‌‌ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಬಿ.ಜೆ.ಪಿ‌ ಪಕ್ಷದ‌‌ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ವೋಟು ಹಾಕುವ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು ಸಹ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜ‌ನೆಯ ಫಲಾನುಭವಿಗಳೇ‌‌ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಆಗಾಗ ನೆನಪು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.

    ಪಾಪ ಬಿಡಿ.. ತಮ್ಮನ್ನು ದೂಷಿಸಿ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನವಿಲ್ಲ, ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷದಲ್ಲಿ ತಮಗೆ ದೊರಕಿರುವ ತರಬೇತಿ , ಉಪದೇಶ ಆ ರೀತಿ ಇದೆ.‌ 

    ತಮ್ಮ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗೆ ಇತರರ ಉಪದೇಶ ಅನಗತ್ಯವೆಂದಲ್ಲಿ,‌ ತಮ್ಮ‌ ಪಕ್ಷದವರ ಯಾವ ಘನಂದಾರಿ‌ ಕೆಲಸಗಳು ತಮಗೆ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ತಂದುಕೊಟ್ಟಿದೆ ಎಂದು ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿರಾ?

    1. ಸಾವಿನ ಮೇಲೆ‌ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ ಅಷ್ಟೇ ತಮ್ಮ‌ಪಕ್ಷ ಅಧಿಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಬರುವುದು.
    2. ನೈತಿಕ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಗಿರಿ ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಮಾಡಿದರಷ್ಟೇ‌ ತಮಗೆ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ಸಿಗುವುದು
    3. ಧರ್ಮ ಧರ್ಮಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಹಚ್ಚಿದರಷ್ಟೇ‌‌ ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷದ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಬೇಳೆ ಬೇಯವುದು
    4. ಒಂದರ‌ ನಂತರ ಒಂದು ಕೊಲೆ ,ತಂದೆ ತಾಯಿಯನ್ನು, ಹೆಂಡತಿ‌ ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನು ಅನಾಥರನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಸಿ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಮಾಡುವುದು‌ ತಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಕರಗತವಾಗಿರುವ ಕಲೆ.

    ಈ  ಪಟ್ಟಿ ಹೀಗೆಯೇ ಮುಂದುವರೆಯುತ್ತಾ ಹೋದಷ್ಷು‌ ತಮ್ಮ ‌ಪಕ್ಷ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾ ಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ. ತಮ್ಮ ಮನಸ್ಥಿತಿಗೆ ಹಿಡಿದ ಕೈಗನ್ನಡಿ ತಮ್ಮ‌ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ಎಂಬುದು ಜನಸಾಮಾನ್ಯರಿಗೆ ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಅರಿವಿಗೆ ಬಂದಿದೆ.

    ದೊಡ್ಡ ಮನುಷ್ಯರ ಮೇಲೆ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡಿ ತಾವು ದೊಡ್ಡವರಾಗಿ ಬಿಡಬಹುದು ಎಂಬ ಭ್ರಮೆಯಿಂದ ಹೊರಬನ್ನಿ, ಈ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಇನ್ನೂ ಪಾತಾಳಕ್ಕೆ ಇಳಿದಿದ್ದೀರಾ ನೀವು ಎಂದು ಗೊತ್ತಾಗಲು ತುಂಬಾ ಸಮಯ ಬೇಕಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಪತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಹೆಬ್ಬಾರ್ ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ

  • Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Full Passenger List and Casualty Details Released

    Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025: The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, has left the nation in mourning. The flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, crashed into the Meghani Nagar area near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport shortly after takeoff at 1:38 PM on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The devastating incident, marked by a massive fire fueled by the plane’s heavy fuel load, has resulted in significant loss of life, with authorities confirming at least 204 fatalities and one known survivor. Below is the detailed information available regarding the passengers, crew, and casualties, based on official statements and media reports.

    Passenger and Crew Details

    Air India has released the passenger manifest, confirming that the flight carried 230 passengers and 12 crew members, including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The passengers included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national. Among the notable passengers was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who has been confirmed deceased. Two cabin crew members from Manipur, Kongrabailatpam Nganthoi Sharma and Lamnunthem Singson, were also among the victims.

    Casualty and Survivor Status

    Fatalities: At least 204 bodies have been recovered, with estimates suggesting up to 294 deaths, including passengers, crew, and individuals on the ground, such as medical students at the BJ Medical College hostel where the plane crashed. The exact number of casualties is still being verified through DNA testing due to the severe burning of many bodies.

    Survivor: One passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British national of Indian origin seated in 11A next to an emergency exit, miraculously survived. He was reported to be limping and injured but was rescued by locals and is receiving treatment in a local hospital.

    Injured: Ahmedabad police have released a list of 25 injured individuals, primarily males aged 18–25, with two men aged 43 and 52, and two females. These individuals are being treated at various hospitals in Ahmedabad.

    Ground Casualties: The plane crashed into a doctors’ hostel at BJ Medical College, resulting in the deaths of at least three MBBS students and injuries to 45 others. At least four students remain missing, with two in critical condition.

    Passenger List and Status

    Due to the scale of the tragedy and the ongoing identification process, a complete list of all 242 passengers and crew members with individual statuses is not yet fully available in public sources. However, the following table compiles the known details based on verified reports, including confirmed casualties and the sole survivor. The passenger list includes 217 adults, 11 children, and 2 infants.

    Ahmedabad Air India Flight AI171 Passenger and Crew List

    Sl No.NameNationalityStatusDetails
    1A AminBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    2Subhashchandra AminBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    3Neha Pramukh NandaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    4Pravesh Pramukh NandaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    5Prayash Pramukh NandaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    6Babiben Kuberbhai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    7Dilip Mahendrabhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    8K Patel (British)BritishUnknownMale, Distinct from Indian K Patel due to nationality. Status unconfirmed.
    9K Patel (Indian)IndianUnknownMale, Distinct from British K Patel due to nationality. Status unconfirmed.
    10Meena Dilip PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    11S PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    12Vijay Ramniklal RupaniIndianDeceasedMale, former Gujarat Chief Minister, confirmed deceased by BJP MP Sambit Patra and Union Minister C R Patil.
    13Alpa Nishith SoniIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    14Swapnil SontiIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    15Yoga SontiIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    16Vallabh Nagji AghedaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    17Vinaben Vallabh AghedaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    18Manav AmrutlalIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    19H AvaiyaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    20Manish BabuIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    21Chandu BaguanePortugueseUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    22Dhir BaxiBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    23Heer BaxiBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    24Deepanshi BhaoduriyaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    25Santubhai BicaPortugueseUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    26G BrahmbhattBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    27Kalyanigaurav BrahmbhattBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    28Vanita CanaPortugueseUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    29Jaminiben ChaudhariIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    30Dhapuben ChaudharyIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    31Kamleshbhai ChaudharyIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    32R ChauhanIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    33A ChitthiwalaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    34Ankitkumar ChodavadyaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    35Ravji Shambhi ChovatiaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    36Sharaben Ravji ChovatiaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    37L ChristianIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    38R ChristianIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    39Rozar David ChristianIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    40M DangarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    41Nirupama Rambhai DangarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    42Pushpaben Rajnikant DarjiIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    43Rajnikant Chimanlal DarjiIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    44K DayaniIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    45Indravadan Shashikant DoshiIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    46Jyoti Indravadan DoshiIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    47Faizan RafikIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    48Jayaben Navinchandra GajarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    49Sanket Atulgir GauswamiIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    50Aadiv GirishBritishUnknownMale child, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    51Takshvi GirishBritishUnknownInfant, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    52K GodhaniyaIndianUnknownFemale child, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    53R GodhaniyaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    54J GondaliyaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    55R Nair GopakumaranIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    56Jinalben GosarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    57F GreenlawBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    58Badrudin Hasanali HalaniIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    59Malekben Rajabali HalaniIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    60Yasmin Badrudin HalaniIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    61Ashwin Sures HarringtonBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    62Ramesh Hirji HiraniBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    63Babubhai Lalji HirparaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    64V HirparaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    65Harpreet HoraIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    66Nusratajtah JetharaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    67B JimultaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    68R JimultaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    69Kamineben Nilesh JoshiIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    70Miraya JoshiIndianDeceasedFemale, eldest daughter of Prateek Joshi, from Banswara, confirmed deceased by local media.
    71Nakul JoshiIndianDeceasedMale, twin son of Prateek Joshi, from Banswara, confirmed deceased by local media.
    72Pradyut JoshiIndianDeceasedMale, twin son of Prateek Joshi, from Banswara, confirmed deceased by local media.
    73Prateek JoshiIndianDeceasedMale, part of Banswara, Rajasthan family, confirmed deceased by local media.
    74Yasha KamdarIndianDeceasedFemale, part of Nagpur Kamdar-Modha family traveling for funeral, confirmed deceased by local media.
    75Payal Sureshbhai KhatriIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    76Lalji KhimaniIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    77Nilkumar KhuntIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    78Devji LacmanePortugueseUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    79Girish LalgiPortugueseUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    80Aparna LavaniaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    81Neeraj LavaniaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    82Bhavik MaheswariIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    83Elcina Alpesh MakwanaBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    84S MakwanaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    85Mohammed Adnan MasterBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    86Jamie Ray MeekBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    87Megha MehtaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    88Sunil Kumar MehtaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    89Varsha MehtaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    90Prakash Chandra MenariaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    91Vardi Chand MenariaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    92Rajnikant Haridas MervanaBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    93Sajedaben Salim MistarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    94K MistriIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    95Raxa ModhaBritishDeceasedFemale, part of Nagpur Kamdar-Modha family traveling for funeral, confirmed deceased by local media.
    96Rudra ModhaBritishDeceasedMale, part of Nagpur Kamdar-Modha family traveling for funeral, confirmed deceased by local media.
    97B ModiBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    98Shagun ModiIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    99Shubh ModiIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    100Panna NagarBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    101Akeel NanabawaBritishDeceasedMale, Gloucester resident, confirmed deceased by Gloucester Muslim Bereavement Council.
    102S NanbawaBritishDeceasedFemale child, listed as Sara Nanabawa, daughter of Akeel Nanabawa, confirmed deceased by Gloucester Muslim Bereavement Council.
    103Mariyam Tinayat PadartiyaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    104Riddhi PadaslaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    105K PaghadalIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    106N PaghadalIndianUnknownFemale child, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    107Sanjana Saruin PalkhiwalaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    108Narendranamnilal PanchalIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    109Usha PanchalIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    110H PandyaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    111N PandyaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    112Abhinav Shivbhai PariharIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    113Chaitanya Ramanlal ParikhIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    114Bhogilal Bhimabhai ParmarIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    115Hansaben Bhogilal ParmarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    116N ParmarBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    117S ParmarBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    118A Patel (Indian Female 1)IndianUnknownFemale, Multiple A Patels; distinguished by gender and nationality. Status unconfirmed.
    119Altafhusen Ismail PatelBritishUnknownMale, Reported by Ammaarah Taju as son-in-law of Adam and Hasina Taju, status unconfirmed.
    120A Patel (Indian Female 2)IndianUnknownFemale, Multiple A Patels; distinguished by gender and nationality. Status unconfirmed.
    121Ashol PatelBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    122Babubhai Manjibhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    123Bharatiben Ashokbhai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    124Bhartiben Jashbhai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    125B PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    126D Patel (Indian Female)IndianUnknownFemale, Multiple D Patels; distinguished by gender. Status unconfirmed.
    127D Patel (Indian Male)IndianUnknownMale, Multiple D Patels; distinguished by gender. Status unconfirmed.
    128Dineshkumar Kantilal PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    129Dipti Rakesh PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    130Dirdh Prafullkumar PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    131Divyaben Rajnikant PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    132Dusyantkumar PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    133Harshikaben J PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    134Harshit Anilbhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    135Hasumatiben PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    136Heena Saurabhkumar PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    137Hemangini Arunkumar PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    138J PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    139Jayantilal C PatelBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    140Jayashri PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    141Joitiben Somabhai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    142Kailashben Dhirubhai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    143K Patel (Indian Female 1)IndianUnknownFemale, Multiple K Patels; distinguished by gender. Status unconfirmed.
    144Kiritkumar Lallubhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    145Kokilaben PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    146K Patel (Indian Female 2)IndianUnknownFemale, Multiple K Patels; distinguished by gender. Status unconfirmed.
    147Manju Mahesh PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    148Manjulaben Jagdishbhai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    149M PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    150Monaliben PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    151Mukundbhai Ambalal PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    152N PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    153Nikhilkumar PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    154Nilkanth PatelBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    155Nirali Sureshkumar PatelCanadianDeceasedFemale, dental clinic owner in Mississauga, Ontario, confirmed deceased by family.
    156Nitaben Ashokbhai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    157P Patel (Indian Male)IndianUnknownMale, Multiple P Patels; distinguished by gender. Status unconfirmed.
    158Pooja Harshit PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    159Prashantkumar Dilipbhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    160Pravinkumar PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    161P Patel (Indian Female 1)IndianUnknownFemale, Multiple P Patels; distinguished by gender. Status unconfirmed.
    162P Patel (Indian Female 2)IndianUnknownFemale, Multiple P Patels; distinguished by gender. Status unconfirmed.
    163Radhabai PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    164Rajnikant Mahijibhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    165R Patel (Indian Male)IndianUnknownMale, Multiple R Patels; distinguished by nationality. Status unconfirmed.
    166R Patel (British Male)BritishUnknownMale, Multiple R Patels; distinguished by nationality. Status unconfirmed.
    167Ranjanben PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    168Ratilal Ambalal PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    169Rekhaben Ratilal PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    170Rudra Chiragkumar PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    171Rupalben Pinal PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    172Sahil Salim Ibrahim PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    173Shashikant Raojibhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    174Shobhanaben PatelBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    175Somabhai Jethabhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    176Sunny PatelBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    177Suresh PatelBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    178Tarlikaben PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    179Ushaben Vinodchandra PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    180Vaibhav PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    181V PatelIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    182Vinodchandra Govindbhai PatelIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    183Mayur Ashok PatilIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    184A PatoliyaBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    185Ashaben PawarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    186Mahadev PawarIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    187V PeshavariaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    188K PrajapatiIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    189R Vassaramo PremgiPortugueseUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    190Akashkumar PurohitIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    191Vasuben Narendrasinh RajIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    192Khushboo RajpurohitIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    193Ajaykumar RameshBritishUnknownMale, Reported by survivor Vishwashkumar Ramesh as his brother, status unconfirmed.
    194Vishwashkumar RameshBritishSurvivorMale, 40-year-old in seat 11A, rescued by locals, hospitalized with bruising on chest, eyes, feet. Spoke to Hindustan Times: “Thirty seconds after takeoff, there was a loud noise.”
    195Anandiben RanaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    196Bhavna Bipin RanaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    197Narshi Raghavbhai SagpariaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    198Inayatali Saiyedmiya SaiyedBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    199Nafisabanu Inayatali SaiyedIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    200Taskin Inayatali SaiyedIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    201Waqueeali Inayatali SaiyedIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    202Amita Hitesh ShahIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    203Hiteshkumar Dhirajlal ShahIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    204Ketankumar ShahBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    205Pinakin Balubhai ShahIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    206Rupaben Pinakinbhai ShahIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    207Hemaxi ShantilalPortugueseUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    208A SharmaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    209Parth SharmaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    210Himanshu Vasantlal ShethBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    211F ShethwalaIndianUnknownFemale child, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    212Amani Ali SyedBritishUnknownFemale child, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    213Javed Ali SyedBritishUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    214Mariam Javed Ali SyedBritishUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    215Zayn Ali SyedBritishUnknownMale child, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    216Adam TajuBritishUnknownMale, 72, Reported by granddaughter Ammaarah Taju, status unconfirmed.
    217Hasina Adam TajuBritishUnknownFemale, 70, Reported by granddaughter Ammaarah Taju, status unconfirmed.
    218S TapeliwalaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    219L ThakkarIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    220R ThakkarIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    221M VaghelaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    222P VahoraIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    223Yasmin Yasinbhai VahoraIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    224Z VahoraIndianUnknownFemale child, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    225Rama ValubaiIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    226A VansadiyaIndianUnknownMale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    227D VansadiyaIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    228Salmaben Rajakbhai VhoraIndianUnknownFemale, Status unconfirmed due to ongoing DNA identification.
    229Hannaa Ebrahim VorajeeBritishDeceasedFemale, wife of Akeel Nanabawa, confirmed deceased by Gloucester Muslim Bereavement Council.
    230Komi VyasIndianDeceasedFemale, wife of Prateek Joshi, from Banswara, confirmed deceased by local media.
    231Kongrabailatpam Nganthoi SharmaIndianDeceasedCabin crew from Manipur, confirmed deceased by former Manipur CM N Biren Singh.
    232Lamnunthem SingsonIndianDeceasedCabin crew from Manipur, confirmed deceased by former Manipur CM N Biren Singh.
    233Roshni Rajendra SonghareIndianDeceasedCabin crew and travel influencer, confirmed deceased by Maharashtra MLA.
    234Sumit SabharwalIndianUnknownPilot-in-Command, issued Mayday call; status unconfirmed due to lack of explicit confirmation, presumed deceased based on crash severity.
    235Clive KunderIndianUnknownCo-pilot, no response after Mayday call; status unconfirmed due to lack of explicit confirmation, presumed deceased based on crash severity.
    236Remaining Crew (7)UnknownUnknownNo individual names or nationalities released publicly; awaiting DNA identification. Likely Indian, as typical for Air India crew, but not confirmed.

    Notes:

    • Unknown Statuses: For Sumit Sabharwal, Clive Kunder, Ajay, and the remaining 210 passengers and 7 crew, statuses are marked as “Unknown” due to lack of explicit confirmation in public reports. DNA testing is ongoing, as most bodies are unidentifiable.
    • Unknown Nationalities: The nationalities of the seven remaining crew members are not specified by sources, likely Indian but marked as “Unknown” due to lack of confirmation.

    Key Notes on the List

    • Source Information: Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released the full passenger list, including names, seat numbers, and nationalities, to assist in identification and family contact. However, only a subset of names (e.g., Vijay Rupani, Akeel Nanabawa’s family, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh) has been made public through media due to privacy protocols and the ongoing DNA identification process.
    • Unknown Statuses: For individuals like Sumit Sabharwal, Clive Kunder, and Ajay, statuses are marked as “Unknown” because no explicit confirmation of their fate has been reported, despite presumptions of death due to the crash’s severity. The remaining 210 passengers and 7 crew members are listed as “Unknown” because their names and statuses are not publicly detailed, pending DNA verification at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.
    • Unknown Nationalities: The nationalities of the seven remaining crew members are marked as “Unknown” because sources do not specify their nationalities, though they are likely Indian, as is typical for Air India cabin crew.
    • DNA Identification: The severe fire, fueled by 1.25 lakh liters of aviation fuel, rendered most bodies unidentifiable, necessitating DNA testing. This has delayed the release of individual statuses for the majority of the 242 onboard.

    Additional Context

    • Crash Details: The Boeing 787-8 (VT-ANB) reached a maximum altitude of 625 feet before descending rapidly, issuing a Mayday call seconds before crashing into a residential area and BJ Medical College hostel. CCTV footage shows a lack of lift, with the landing gear not retracted.
    • Ground Casualties: At least three medical students were killed, with 45 injured and up to four missing at the hostel. Specific names of ground victims are not yet public.
    • Rescue Operations: The Indian Army, NDRF, CRPF, and local fire services have cleared 70–80% of the crash site. One black box has been recovered; the second is still missing.
    • Investigation: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India, with UK and US support, is probing the crash, focusing on potential technical failures like misconfigured flaps/slats.
    • Helplines: Air India: 1800 5691 444; Ahmedabad Police: 079-25620359; Rajkot Administration: 0281-2471573; Civil Hospital: 6357373831.

    Official Statements

    • Union Home Minister Amit Shah: “The death toll will be confirmed after DNA verification. The temperature due to burning fuel was so high, there was no chance to save anyone.”
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “The tragedy in Ahmedabad is heartbreaking beyond words. My thoughts are with everyone affected.”
    • Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran: Announced ₹1 crore ($116,770) compensation per victim from Tata Group and pledged support for families.
    • Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: Expressed condolences and offered technical support for the investigation.

    Ongoing Efforts

    The identification process continues at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, with DNA samples being collected from relatives. Air India is operating relief flights from Delhi and Mumbai for victims’ families, and London Gatwick has set up a reception center. The crash, the first fatal incident for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has prompted global calls for a transparent investigation. Authorities urge the public to avoid the crash site to aid rescue efforts.

    For Further Information: Contact Air India’s hotline at 1800 5691 444 or visit airindia.com.

    • Keep an eye out for the updates, list will be updated as more information is available

  • ಮೈಸೂರು ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಸೋಪ್‌ನ ರಾಯಭಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ತಮನ್ನಾ ಭಾಟಿಯಾ ಆಯ್ಕೆ: ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಆಕ್ಷೇಪ

    ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮೇ 22, 2025: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸೋಪ್ಸ್ ಅಂಡ್ ಡಿಟರ್ಜೆಂಟ್ಸ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ (KSDL) ತನ್ನ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಮೈಸೂರು ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಸೋಪ್‌ನ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಅಂಬಾಸಿಡರ್ ಆಗಿ ಬಾಲಿವುಡ್ ನಟಿ ತಮನ್ನಾ ಭಾಟಿಯಾ ಅವರನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಎರಡು ವರ್ಷದ ಅವಧಿಗೆ ಒಟ್ಟು 6.2 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂಪಾಯಿಗಳ ಒಪ್ಪಂದದಡಿ ಈ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ನಡೆದಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಈ ನಿರ್ಧಾರವು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಂದ ತೀವ್ರ ಆಕ್ಷೇಪಕ್ಕೆ ಒಳಗಾಗಿದೆ.

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    ಮೈಸೂರು ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಸೋಪ್, 1916ರಲ್ಲಿ ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಮಹಾರಾಜ ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜ ವಾಡಿಯಾರ್ IV ಅವರ ಆಡಳಿತದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿತವಾದ ಸೋಪ್ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯಿಂದ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಗುರುತಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್‌ಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಲ್ಲಿ ಗಾಢವಾದ ಗೌರವವಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಕನ್ನಡ ನಟಿಯರನ್ನು ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಬಾಲಿವುಡ್‌ನ ತಮನ್ನಾ ಭಾಟಿಯಾ ಅವರನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿರುವುದು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕಲಾವಿದರಿಗೆ ಅವಕಾಶ ನೀಡದಿರುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಕನ್ನಡಪರ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳು ಆರೋಪಿಸಿವೆ.

    ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ವೇದಿಕೆಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥ ಟಿ. ನಾರಾಯಣಗೌಡ ಅವರು ಈ ನಿರ್ಧಾರವನ್ನು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಅವಮಾನ ಎಂದು ಕರೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. “ಕನ್ನಡದ ಯುವ ನಟಿಯರಾದ ಅಶಿಕಾ ರಂಗನಾಥ್, ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ್ ಅಥವಾ ಇತರ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕಲಾವಿದರಿಗೆ ಈ ಅವಕಾಶ ನೀಡಬಹುದಿತ್ತು. ಇದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಗೌರವಕ್ಕೆ ಧಕ್ಕೆ ತರುವ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಆಕ್ಷೇಪ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

    ಈ ವಿವಾದಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನೀಡಿರುವ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಸಚಿವ ಎಂ.ಬಿ. ಪಾಟೀಲ್, “ಕೆಎಸ್‌ಡಿಎಲ್ ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗವನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಕೆಲವು ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು ಬಾಲಿವುಡ್‌ಗೆ ಸೆಡ್ಡು ಹೊಡೆಯುತ್ತಿವೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಮೈಸೂರು ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಸೋಪ್‌ನ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಗಡಿಯಾಚೆಗೆ ತನ್ನ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯನ್ನು ಆಕ್ರಮಣಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸುವುದಾಗಿದೆ. ತಮನ್ನಾ ಭಾಟಿಯಾ ಅವರ 28.2 ಮಿಲಿಯನ್ ಇನ್‌ಸ್ಟಾಗ್ರಾಮ್ ಫಾಲೋವರ್ಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರವ್ಯಾಪಿ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯತೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಈ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಸಮರ್ಥಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

    ಕೆಎಸ್‌ಡಿಎಲ್‌ನ ಹಿರಿಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಯೊಬ್ಬರು, “ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ ಮಂದಣ್ಣ, ದೀಪಿಕಾ ಪಡುಕೋಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪೂಜಾ ಹೆಗ್ಡೆಯಂತಹ ಕನ್ನಡ ನಟಿಯರನ್ನು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಲಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಆದರೆ, ಅವರು ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಇತರ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್‌ಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಒಪ್ಪಂದದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಕಾರಣ ಮುಂದುವರಿಯಲಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ,” ಎಂದು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

    ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜಾಲತಾಣ Xನಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯನ್ನು ಖಂಡಿಸಿರುವ ಅನೇಕರು, “ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಯಾಕೆ ಅವಕಾಶ ಕೊಡಲಿಲ್ಲ? ಮೈಸೂರು ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಸೋಪ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ, ಆದರೆ ಇದನ್ನು ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಮಾಡಲು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕಲಾವಿದರಿಗೆ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡಬೇಕಿತ್ತು,” ಎಂದು ಆಕ್ಷೇಪ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

    ಈ ವಿವಾದದ ನಡುವೆ, ಕೆಎಸ್‌ಡಿಎಲ್ ತನ್ನ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್‌ನ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯತೆಯನ್ನು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ವೃದ್ಧಿಸಲು ತಮನ್ನಾ ಭಾಟಿಯಾ ಅವರ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯನ್ನು ಸಮರ್ಥವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಗುರಿಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಭಾವನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಧಕ್ಕೆ ತರುವ ಈ ನಿರ್ಧಾರವನ್ನು ಪರಿಷ್ಕರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನಾಕಾರರು ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.