Date:12/04/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/12/stories/2008041254320400.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Kurubas put forward demand

Bangalore: The Karnataka Pradesh Kuruba Sangha has said that the Congress and the BJP should give priority to the Kuruba community while giving ticket to candidates in Hyderabad-Karnataka region. Speaking to presspersons here on Friday, K.B. Shanthappa, secretary of the sangha, said that the region has a large percentage of Kuruba population and deserves better representation.

— Special Correspondent