‘Give tickets to Kurubas’

Hubballi: The BJP and Congress party have done injustice to the Kuruba community by not giving tickets to contest in state assembly elections, said Halumatha Mahasabha state president Rudranna Gulaguli. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, To overcome problems in our community, our leaders should be given tickets, he demanded. Someshwar Mahaswami of Somelingeshwar Gurupeeth of Vijayapura said the population of Kuruba community in the state is around 80 lakh. Tickets should be given in Dharwad West, Devarhipparagi, Rona, Shivamogga and Harihar, he demanded. TNN