Bjp Legislative Party Holds Urgent Meeting in Dharmasthala Amid Cross-Voting Controversy Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislative party has convened an emergency meeting in Dharmasthala to address allegations of cross-voting in the recent Vidhan Parishad election. The gathering, organized by the party’s state leadership, aims to investigate cases of electoral misconduct and ensure the loyalty of its 63 legislators. The meeting, scheduled for this week, will culminate in an oath-taking ceremony at the shrine of Sri Mangalnath Swami, a revered deity in the region, where all legislators are expected to pledge allegiance to the party’s cause. The controversy stems from reports of cross-voting during the election, which has sparked tensions within the ruling party. BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra and opposition leader R. Ashok have been in prolonged discussions to resolve the issue. Vijayendra has instructed all legislators to attend the meeting, emphasizing strict adherence to party discipline. A formal "whip" has been issued to all members, mandating their presence at the gathering. Ashok, meanwhile, has been tasked with ensuring compliance, as the party seeks to hold the legislators accountable for any alleged violations. The meeting in Dharmasthala, a significant political hub in the region, will serve as a platform to address the cross-voting allegations. Following the session, all legislators are required to take an oath at the temple, symbolizing their commitment to the party’s principles. Vijayendra and Ashok are also set to travel to Delhi to brief the central party leadership on the developments, highlighting the gravity of the situation.#b_y_vijayendra #r_ashok #dharmasthala #bjp_legislative_party #vidhan_parishad_election
Missing for 26 Years, Dharmasthala’s Satish Returns Home as Salim Abdul Ansari Belthangady, Jun 12, 2026: A man who had vanished from his family’s life for two and a half decades has finally returned to his hometown near Dharmasthala in Belthangady taluk. The reunion, described by family members as a miracle, marks the end of a long and uncertain search for Satish, who had left home at the age of 19 in 2000. Satish’s journey began when he accompanied a circus troupe that visited Dharmasthala, a town in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district. After the event, he moved to Maharashtra, where he spent the next 26 years working. Over time, he lost touch with his family, forgetting details about his childhood, his hometown, and even his relatives. His absence left his family in a state of limbo, with his mother dedicating years to prayers for his return. The breakthrough came recently when Satish, now known as Salim Abdul Ansari, visited the Dharmasthala temple with friends from Maharashtra. While exploring the area, he recalled memories of his childhood, including the location where the circus had once performed. Recognizing the site as his native place, he began searching for his family. By asking local residents and shopkeepers, he gradually pieced together his identity and traced his relatives. His mother, who had long prayed for his return, had made vows at the Dharmasthala, Kateel, and Panolibail temples. She had recently urged her other sons to continue the search, expressing a desire to see him before her death. The family believes her prayers have finally borne fruit. Satish, who had left home with the name Satish, returned under a new identity. During his years in Maharashtra, he adopted the name Salim Abdul Ansari, married a woman named Talima, and had two children, Khushi and Azam.#dharmasthala #belthangady #satish #salim_abdul_ansari #talima
