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Two-day Udyoga Mela begins
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Two-day Udyoga Mela begins

March 21, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day mega Udyoga Mela organised by Janaspandana Trust, headed by former MLA M.K. Somashekar, began at Chikkammaniketana Kalyana Mantap in Kuvempunagar this morning. Former Minister Geetha Mahadevaprasad inaugurated the Mela. Speaking on the occasion, she said that former MLA Somashekar has been organising Job Melas for over 15 years, whether he is holding…

Former MLA Somashekar opposes privatisation of Muzrai temples
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Former MLA Somashekar opposes privatisation of Muzrai temples

January 9, 2022

Cricket tournament for Shivarchaka priests begins Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the Government’s move to privatise Muzrai temples, former MLA and Congress leader M.K. Somashekar expressed concern that several vested interests were out to snatch away the livelihood of scores of Shivarchaka priests who were leading life by performing Pujas at temples and Mandirs for generations. He…

Massive rally to be taken out in Mysuru tomorrow
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Massive rally to be taken out in Mysuru tomorrow

December 23, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the defacing of Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna’s statue, defacing of a portrait of Basavanna and burning of Kannada Flag by alleged MES (Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti) activists, several city organisations will take out a massive rally in the city tomorrow, seeking a ban on MES. Former KR MLA M.K. Somashekar, who chaired a meeting…

Aahara Mela extended till Dec. 24
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Aahara Mela extended till Dec. 24

December 20, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Aahara Mela (Food Mela), organised by Janaspandana Trust with the theme ‘Namma Ooru, Namma Ruchi’ at Chikkamma Niketana Kalyana Mantap in Kuvempunagar, has been extended till Dec. 24. Earlier it was decided to conclude yesterday. However, as many are thronging the venue and with demand from public, the Food Mela has been extended, said…

Rain havoc at KR Constituency: Former MLA Somashekar, residents stage protest in front of MCC Office
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Rain havoc at KR Constituency: Former MLA Somashekar, residents stage protest in front of MCC Office

October 28, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing Krishnaraja (KR) Constituency MLA S.A. Ramdas, District Administration, MCC and MUDA officials and Corporators for showing negligence in preventing rain related problems in the Constituency which has been inundated with rain water, former MLA M.K. Somashekar, along with residents of the Constituency, staged a protest in front of MCC Office here yesterday. Somashekar,…

‘Congress will come back to power in 2023’
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‘Congress will come back to power in 2023’

August 21, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: “Congress will come back to power in the State after 2023 Assembly polls, thanks to good works done by former CM Siddharamaiah during his 5-year rule between 2013 & 2018,” said former MLA M.K. Somashekar. Speaking at a function to induct over 500 youths who joined Congress from BJP and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) here…

Former MLA conducts COVID Awareness Campaign
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Former MLA conducts COVID Awareness Campaign

June 11, 2021

Former MLA of KR Constituency M.K. Somashekar recently visited houses in Kurubarahalli, JC Nagar and Siddarthanagar and conducted COVID Awareness Campaign. Somashekar urged all eligible family members to get vaccinated without fail and take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent infection. He also advised them to wear masks at home as well and use sanitisers…

Ex-MLA accuses Govt. of under-reporting COVID deaths
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Ex-MLA accuses Govt. of under-reporting COVID deaths

May 31, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Terming the BJP Government as a factory of lies, former K.R. MLA M.K. Somashekar alleged that the Union and State Governments were under-reporting COVID deaths and the Mysuru District Administration was no different. Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan near the City Railway Station here yesterday, Somashekar charged the BJP Government of hiding…

Former MLA distributes food packets to migrant workers
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Former MLA distributes food packets to migrant workers

May 10, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLA M.K. Somashekar distributed food packets to returning migrant workers and the public at City Railway Station yesterday. As the news of the lockdown spread through social media, migrant workers employed in different parts of the district have started leaving the city fearing larger restrictions.  They thronged the Railway Station yesterday to return…

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