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In Battle Of Prestige, Congress Beats BJP In Kolhapur North Bypoll

The final results of the Kolhapur North Assembly by-election have been declared. According to the information received so far, Congressโ€™ Jayashree Jadhav has won with 92,012 while BJPโ€™s Satyajit Kadam has got 73,147 votes. The GOPโ€™s victory over the BJP is being considered a big blow for the saffron party. 

The contest was being considered very tight and turned into a battle of prestige between the ruling tripartite MVA and opposition BJP. BJP could not win the seat despite aggressive campaigning and an army of leaders visiting the constituency. Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis had expressed confidence that Goddess Amba will bless the BJP In Kolhapur bypoll. 

This election was also a battle of prestige for Guardian Minister Satej Patil and BJP State President Chandrakant Patil, who also hails from Kolhapur. 

This election was important for the leaders of the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) Alliance to prove that the coalition is going strong. Therefore, this victory of MVA will also be important in the context of the 2024 elections.

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Karnataka holds meeting to assess COVID preparedness

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Bengaluru: In view of the rising number of COVID cases in several countries especially neighbouring China, the Karnataka government on Monday held a meeting on COVID preparedness.
The meeting was chaired by Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar along with Revenue Minister and State Disaster Management Authority vice-chairman R Ashoka. In the wake of a surge in COVID cases in several countries, wearing masks has been made compulsory inside restaurants, pubs, theatre halls, schools and colleges in Karnataka.
โ€œCOVID cases are increasing in China. Our advisory cell suggested monitoring international travellers. We had a meeting related to COVID preparedness along with Health Minister K Sudhakar. Two hospitals will be dedicated in Bengaluru for providing treatment to people having symptoms,โ€ Revenue Minister R Ashoka said.
He said N95 masks have been made compulsory in movie theatres. Further, schools and colleges, he said will have to adhere to COVID protocols like wearing masks, using sanitisers, etc.
The Minister further said bars, restaurants and pubs will have to operate with limited tables. Pubs will be allowed to open till 1 am during New Year celebrations.
โ€œThere is no need to panic. The measures are being taken as a precaution. No fine will be imposed. we will take further decisions after having a meeting with the Chief Minister.โ€ the Minister added.
Ashoka said district surveillance teams will be formed to ensure proper implementation of the guidelines.
Speaking to ANI, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said, โ€œThere is no need to panic. But we have to take precautions from now on.โ€

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Ahead of New Year celebrations, there will be a huge crowd in pubs and restaurants. Therefore the COVID protocols have to be followed strictly, said the minister.
Recently, Indian Medical Association (IMA) issued an advisory and appealed to the public to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour with immediate effect.
โ€œAs per the available reports, nearly 5.37 lakh new cases have been reported in last 24 hours from major countries like USA, Japan, South Korea, France and Brazil,โ€ read the statement of IMA.

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