NewsKarnataka – Mangalore
Mangalore: The Mangalore Taluk Panchayat, on Friday June 6 announced Rajani of Congress party as the President and Prakash Yedapadavu from the BJP as the Vice-President for the term ahead. The elections were held at the Taluk Panchayat meeting hall.
Rajani was elected unanimously as there was no candidate from the BJP for the post which was reserved for SC. On the other hand for the post of vice-president, the Congress fielded Prakash Hosabettu while the BJP fielded Prakash Yedapadavu.
Prakash Yedapadavu secured 19 votes and Prakash Hosabettu got 17. Of the 32 BJP members, 31 were present and among the 19 Congress members, one was absent.
Assistant Commissioner Dr Prashanth conducted the elections. State Health Minister U T Khadar felicitated the winners.
