Haveri Residents Disappointed as Super-Specialty Hospital Demand Overlooked at Government Convention
The long-standing demand of Haveri district's people for a super-specialty hospital was notably absent from the announcements at the Bhu Samrpana Guarantee Convention, leading to significant public disappointment, according to JD(S) district president Manjunath Goudashivannanavar. Speaking at a press conference in Haveri on Sunday, he highlighted the unmet expectations and criticized the state government's handling of the event.
Unfulfilled Promises and Resource Misuse Alleged
Manjunath detailed that the state government organized a land guarantee meeting in Haveri on Saturday, claiming to distribute title deeds to 1.1 lakh people. However, he alleged that only a few individuals from the nine participating districts, including Haveri, actually received the deeds, leaving many feeling deceived. "People were brought in buses with the promise of getting title deeds, only to be sent back empty-handed," he stated, emphasizing the widespread disappointment.
He further questioned the misuse of private school buses for transporting attendees to the event, noting that officials granted leave to private schools, which disrupted education, especially with exams approaching. This unnecessary holiday and bus misuse were criticized as irresponsible.
Criticism of Government Staff Involvement and Policy Omissions
Manjunath accused the government of misusing officials, including anganwadi and ASHA workers, women's self-help groups, and other staff, to bolster attendance at the convention. He labeled the event a "false promise event" due to the lack of mention of critical issues such as:
- Support for farmers and a minimum support price for maize.
- Plans for the Bedti-Varada river linking project, which is crucial for regional development.
These omissions, he argued, demonstrated a disconnect from the real needs of the community.
Upcoming JD(S) Initiatives and Events
In response to the situation, Manjunath announced a district-level meeting scheduled for February 19 at 11 a.m. at a private hotel near the Ranebennur bus stand. This meeting aims to reconnect with individuals who have distanced themselves from the JD(S) party, focusing on strengthening party organization and engagement.
Additionally, to mark the 25th anniversary of the JD(S) party, a silver jubilee event will be held in the Kittur Karnataka region on February 27 in Vijayapura. It is expected that 4,000 to 5,000 people from Haveri district will attend, contributing to a total attendance of around 1.5 lakh people, showcasing the party's ongoing efforts to mobilize support.
Functionaries present at the press conference included RV Patil, Ningaraj Satyappanavar, Shivanandappa Karigar, Siddanna Gudimundinavar, Shivanand Yaligar, and MS Koppad, underscoring the collective concern over the government's actions.
