Elders and leaders of various communities, including businesspersons, held a meeting in Hubballi on June 15 demanding a ministerial berth for three-time MLA from Hubballi Dharwad East Assembly Constituency Prasad Abbayya.
Former MLC Mohan Limbikai lauded Prasad Abbayya for his work, and said that he had the support of people from all communities because of selfless and secular work. Making such a leader a minister would benefit the region, he said.
Former minister P.C. Siddanagouda said that the demand for making him a minister was long pending, and the party high command should reward him for his good work.
Chairing the meeting, nonagenarian businessman G.M. Chikkamath and said that, throughout his life, he had not supported any political party, but had extended support based on the work done by Mr. Abbayya. He said he had come to the meeting as it was meant for seeking due position to a leader who believed in working for all.
HDUDA Chairperson Shakir Sanadi, Altaf Halwoor, Mohammed Yusuf Savanur, Vasanth Ladwa, Raja Desai, Taradevi Wali, Swati Malagi, Chandrashekhar Alagundagi, and Nagaraj Gurikar were among those who addressed the gathering and expressed their support for the demand to give a ministerial berth to Prasad Abbayya.
Anwar Mudhol, Mahendra Singhi, and Rajashekhar Menasinakai coordinated the meeting, and elaborated on the contribution of Prasad Abbayya to the development of the region.
Prasad Abbayya has remained unbeaten since 2013 with his winning margin increasing from 13,000 in 2013, to 21,000 in 2018, and to 32,000 in 2023.
Published – June 16, 2026 10:21 am IST
