BJP leaders extend support to demand by advocates for HC circuit bench in Shivamogga
BJP leaders in Shivamogga have voiced their support for establishing a circuit bench of the High Court of Karnataka in the city. MP B.Y. Raghavendra emphasized the need for local access to judicial services, arguing that the current proposal to place the bench in Mangaluru would not serve the interests of Shivamogga residents. Former minister K.S. Eshwarappa also joined the protest, urging the Chief Minister to announce the establishment of the circuit bench during his upcoming visit.
- ▪BJP leaders in Shivamogga support the demand for a High Court circuit bench in the city.
- ▪MP B.Y. Raghavendra criticized the proposal to place the bench in Mangaluru, citing accessibility issues.
- ▪Former minister K.S. Eshwarappa joined the protest and called for a formal announcement from the Chief Minister.
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The BJP in Shivamogga extended support to the demand of advocates for a circuit bench of the High Court of Karnataka in the city, with Member of Parliament B.Y. Raghavendra leading a delegation of party leaders to the district court premises on May 26.Joining the demonstration alongside the MP were district BJP president N.K. Jagadish, legislators D.S. Arun and Dr. Dhananjay Sarji, former MLC R.K. Siddaramanna, and others.Addressing the gathering, Mr. Raghavendra said, “The Mumbai-Karnataka region has a circuit bench in Dharwad, and Kalyana Karnataka is served by a bench in Kalaburagi. The central region of the State deserves the same.
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