Shivamogga: Senior Congress functionary BR Jayanth and other local functionaries from Sagar taluk have urged chief minister DK Shivakumar to induct three-time Sagar MLA Belur Gopal Krishna into his cabinet.Speaking to reporters on Monday, Jayanth highlighted Gopala Krishna’s strong leadership and mass appeal among youth. He said while Madhu Bangarappa has served as education minister for three years, representing the politically vital Shivamogga district with two ministerial berths would further strengthen the party against the BJP stronghold.Sagar Block Congress president Kalase Chandrappa announced a protest march on June 11 to draw high command attention, following a special puja at the Marikamba Temple in Sagar. Other leaders, including Hosanagara Block president Chandramouli and APCOS president Indudhara Gowda, praised Gopalakrishna’s dedication, recalling his willingness to resign to protest the Besur nuclear plant issue.Former ZP member Anita Kumari and former TP member Somashekhar Lavigere emphasised his background, noting he revived the loss-making Karnataka Forest Industries Development Corporation. They added that his induction would expedite solutions for Sharavathi displaced families, forest land cultivators and Bagir Hukum farmers.
