News & Press

A selection of news mentions, statements and press releases.

2023 Election Result
Press CoverageMay 2023

Congress's B Nagendra wins Bellary Rural by over 29,000 votes

Shri B. Nagendra is returned to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Bellary Rural with 1,03,836 votes — a decisive verdict from the people of the constituency.

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Cabinet Induction
Karnataka GovernmentMay 2023

Appointed Minister of Youth Services & Sports

Inducted into the Second Siddaramaiah Ministry as Minister of Youth Services & Sports and Minister for Scheduled Tribes Welfare — bringing rural Bellary's voice to the State cabinet.

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Constituency Work
Local Reporting2024

MLA reviews drinking-water progress across Bellary Rural panchayats

Field visits across multiple panchayats in the constituency to assess progress on the Jal Jeevan Mission and ensure piped water is reaching every village.

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Youth & Sports
Karnataka Govt.2023–24

Push to expand sporting infrastructure across the State

As Sports Minister, prioritised funding for playgrounds, indoor stadia and training facilities — with a particular focus on districts like Ballari that had historically received less support.

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Agriculture
Constituency Press2024

Demands timely procurement at MSP for paddy farmers of Bellary

Raises the issue of procurement-centre readiness ahead of the harvest season, urging the State to ensure no farmer is left at the mercy of middlemen.

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Welfare
Press Statement2024

MLA office grievance camp draws hundreds from across the constituency

A weekly grievance camp at the MLA office sees residents from across Bellary Rural raising issues from pension delays to electricity connections — and getting answers on the spot.

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