Bengaluru:
In response to widespread requests, the current president of the Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha (AKBMS), Ashok Haranahalli, has agreed to contest for the presidency again in the upcoming elections scheduled for this April.
During the Sneha Sambhrama (Friendship Celebration) event organized in Basavanagudi, following the successful Maha Sammelana (Grand Convention) by AKBMS, Haranahalli gave his consent to contest again.
Earlier, there were speculations that Ashok Haranahalli would not run for the position. However, at the Sneha Sambhrama event, leaders, office-bearers, and well-wishers from across the state stormed the stage, chanting his name and demanding his re-election. In a dramatic turn, they staged a sit-in protest in front of him and his wife, refusing to leave until he agreed to contest.
Moved by their love and insistence, Ashok Haranahalli finally expressed his willingness to run for the position again. The crowd erupted in cheers and slogans in his support.
Many leaders from various districts present at the event emphasized the need for a unanimous election for the presidency. They also highlighted that Haranahalli’s leadership is a great strength for AKBMS, ensuring the organization can navigate even the toughest challenges. His efforts in expanding and making the Mahasabha widely recognized across Karnataka were also acknowledged.
During the event, those who worked tirelessly for the success of the gathering were honored on stage. Additionally, on behalf of the Brahmin community in the state, Ashok Haranahalli and his wife were felicitated with deep respect.
Mahasabha officials, including Karthik Bapat and Sudhakar Babu,bhanuprakash sharmaji were present at the occasion.
