Shivamogga: Former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa stated on Monday that the impact of rising prices is felt equally by all, and he refrains from politicizing the increase in fuel costs. He attributed the surge to an international crisis and expressed that citizens are backing the measures implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Eshwarappa urged that no political party should exploit the issue and called for collective efforts to address the challenge.
Fuel Price Surge in Shivamogga
Meanwhile, fuel prices in Shivamogga have witnessed a significant spike. Petrol rates escalated from Rs 108.99 to Rs 111.83 per litre, while diesel prices rose from Rs 97.07 to Rs 99.88 per litre. This increase has added to the financial burden on residents and local businesses.
Demand for Ban on Cattle Slaughter
The Shivamogga Govardhana Trust, led by K.S. Eshwarappa, submitted a memorandum to the Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner demanding a strict prohibition on cattle slaughter. Anticipating illegal transportation and large-scale slaughter during the upcoming Bakrid festival, the trust urged the district administration to ensure rigorous enforcement of the anti-cattle slaughter law.
Call for High Court Bench in Shivamogga
Eshwarappa also announced that various organizations would jointly submit a memorandum on Tuesday demanding a High Court bench for Shivamogga. Citing the Jaswant Singh Commission report, he asserted that Shivamogga perfectly qualifies for a permanent bench, which would greatly benefit the people of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Chitradurga. He criticized the decision to establish a bench in Mangaluru despite it having fewer pending cases, pointing out that Mangaluru is geographically distant while Shivamogga has a higher volume of cases. Considering both the geographic distance and the heavy caseload, he urged the authorities to set up the High Court bench in Shivamogga.
