When it comes to the nation, we are all one: Karnataka minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

Udupi: When the nation is at stake, we are all one. If an enemy nation wages war against us, we must face it together in unity, said Laxmi Hebbalkar, minister for women and child development.

After visiting the renowned Hosamarigudi Temple in Kaup and offering prayers on Saturday, the minister highlighted that our Belagavi's daughter-in-law, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, is briefing the media everyday about Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. "This is indeed a matter of pride. She is the pride of Karnataka," she told reporters.

In light of the tense situation between India and Pakistan, a district-level officials' meeting will be called in Udupi on Sunday. Precautionary measures were already taken, and officials will be instructed to remain vigilant, the minister said.

Responding to a media question about some individuals from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts spreading messages on social media that demoralise soldiers, the minister stated that such anti-social elements should not exist in India.

Consensus decision by Lingayat ministers

Regarding the caste census, seven Lingayat ministers reached a consensus and decided to draft a letter with their decision, which will be signed by all and submitted to the chief minister, the minister stated.

The district minister of Udupi was honoured by the temple administration. Temple renovation committee president Vasudev Shetty and MLA Suresh Shetty Gurme were present.