Daijiworld Media Network - Karwar (SP)
Karwar, Dec 1: It may be recalled that Kannadigas had angrily reacted to the demand of deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, to include Karwar, Belagavi, Nippani and Karwar in Maharashtra. But, the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) seems to have taken the matter seriously and recognised Karwar as a part of Maharashtra.
BSNL mobile network consumers in Karwar town have been getting the message, 'Welcome to Maharashtra'. People are shocked to find that they have become part of Maharashtra without their knowledge.
On the night of November 27, BSNL consumers living in Karnataka Housing Board area of the city got the above message. Even people going to Devbagh, Majali and Sadashivagarh on Goa border get BSNL's 'Welcome to Maharasthra' message. The screenshot of one such message flashed on mobile in Karwar has become viral.
BSNL officials in Karwar expressed surprise at such a development. They said if they are informed of the specific areas where this is happening, they will check and do the needful.