Bengaluru: BJP leader Anantkumar Hegde represented Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha segment in Karnataka for six terms and now gynecologist Anjali Nimbalkar is putting up a spirited fight seeking to turn the tide and "deliver" it for the Congress.
Dr Nimbalkar is taking on former Karnataka Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, who replaced Hegde, in this BJP stronghold.
A former Congress MLA, she lost the Assembly elections from Khanapur in Belagavi district last year.
The 62-year-old Kageri, a six-term MLA and a former minister, was also defeated in the Assembly polls from Sirsi.
"In the past 30 years, the voice of Uttara Kannada was not spoken and not even a single question was asked in the Parliament," Nimbalkar said in an apparent dig at Hegde.
If elected, she said her focus is to address the local issues related to forest dwellers, getting them 'patra' for their own land -- a battle they have been fighting for long.
Also on her priority list is getting a multispecialty hospital in Kumta as per people's demand, generating employment and focusing on tourism for the overall development of Uttara Kannada.
"Issues related to forest dwellers -- they want a 'patra' for their own land -- we will try and put forth these issues in the first session itself and we will see to it that maximum applications which are pending with the Central government get cleared during the first session itself," she said in an interview.
"So, our thing is that at least 50 per cent of the jobs should be given to the local Kannadigas in the Central schemes which are implemented in the district," she said.
Noting that Uttara Kannada has a combination of both beaches and temples, Nimbalkar said the district can be developed internationally in a much higher scale than "what actually Goa or Kerala is".
The Congress candidate is also banking on the five guarantee schemes launched by the Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka and the promises made by party in its manifesto at the national level.
Responding to a question, she expressed happiness that the Congress has fielded a total of six women candidates out of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka.
While campaigning, Nimbalkar said she was overwhelmed to see a large number of people, especially women, turning up for her rallies despite the intense heat in Uttara Kannada.
"They are very happy that the Congress has given a woman candidate and an educated candidate who herself is a doctor and a gynecologist. So they are excited that, yes, she can be our voice in the Parliament who can fight for our rights," the 47-year-old said.
"I have worked as an MLA (Khanapur), so they have seen my work in the Assembly and the expectations are like, yes, she will be the one who will be speaking for us and that faith is seen in their eyes," she said.
Nimbalkar strongly believes that when women enter any field, it brings a different perspective - be it in terms of management, policy formulation or even as homemakers.
Uttara Kannada is among the 14 constituencies going for polls in Karnataka under second phase on May 7.
Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha seats and the first phase of polling was held on April 26.
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Mr Rikaz , Sarva shakthimaan modi does not have manthra danda to chance poverty overnight ... it is becoz muslims backed congress country is like this , they did all mess .. citizens responsibility is also there man , do you know how much percentage of muslim community pays tax ? why your communities represenation is less in army ? did anyone stop u . who is giving religion as excuse for population increase and demsnding more benefits ... teetege maklu huttisi govt benefit kodtha illa annodu bidi ... FYI ... as per major institutes poverty level is falling in india and purchasing power of Indian has gone up . there is a silent revolution happening ... padubidri ge bandaaga sigappa ... lecture kodthini ... sumne dont talk with fake facts ...
poverty also raises if u confine women at home ... In china and other countries woman work , why muslim countries fail on that front ? it is the same reason . chennagi odsi , amele beda kanammi population jaasthi maadana antha maneli confine maadidre apparanege desha uddaraga agalla ... nimma fear enu annodu gottu ... 50-60% of muslim gals who have studied well and working in top companies have non muslim spouse or bf . it is the fact u cannot deny it .it might not be in that nos in mangalore . but certainly in big cities .even here in singapore and malaysia .
Naren, poverty is there everywhere in the world and our India is not away from it, 23% of the population comes under this line, there is no proper plan with government to overcome that situation....Modi is thinking day and night about richest of this country and doing good favor for them....
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hahaha land owner ? give me a break ... hogappa .. yaarla ninge ee kathe heldovru ...madrasa kaji heli kottidda ... owner anthe owner ,.muchkondu kooru guru kandideevi ... how ur community back stabbed everyone and how they took advantage of disunity among us .. yella gothu ... dalits and muslim combination ? hahaha ... i will tell u one story , there was a dalit leader by name MR MONDAL , He was staunch follower of suhrawardi and jinna .trusting their words he convinced his community members in present day bangladesh and merged one big district with bangladesh . he was offered minister post in pakistan . but within 2-3 years true colors came out . dalits were given either choice of converting or leave . he ultimately left bangladesh and pak and settled back in india ... hahaha .... this news i read in dawn . pakistani portal . do you want me to post the link mama ? it shows who are back stabbers ....
dear mr kazi , dog is famous for niyath kanree . its okay we are dogs for this land ... ee desha da uppu tindideevi ... so we owe loyalty to this land ... where as nimma hanebaraha yenree .. ummah word nalle confusion ... look at namak haram works done by rashtradrohis .. 99% yaaru anthane helbakagilla alva :) hahahaha... adsari madrasa kazi ne comment haakodu nodidre ... papa avra students yaav range ge brain drain agirbeku antha gothha gutte .. hahaha
Rikaz , kumda accelerate ... nearly 35 countries of of 56 islamic countries are in deep poverty , 10-12 countries have civil war happening ..ummah is totally confused .. indian muslims are totally confused too ... ummah army lead by pakistani general ... if u support it .. it means u r supporting pak ...Indonesian economy in brink , Chinese are taking over , Pakistan is being taken over by chinese ... malaysia controlled by chinese ...brunei is just a playboy state ... ur community members are getting kicked in middle east ... our iron brothers of israel is a big thorn there ... only turkey was bit stable ... but allu bomb blastu ... saudi athi sheegradalle deevali ... arabs shakes are planning their economy around mekka and madinah only as they dont posses technology to produce .. oil bitre maklu huttisodu ishtu bitre kumda nu gottilla ... accelerate anthe aceelerate ... go and check human development index and no of science graduates and tech companies in ur muslim countries ... talk with facts ... dont argue with me by holding fake data and point message at me ...
Dear Naren our population is only 20% despite being the owner of Indian land for about 1000 years that proves we were most seculars, tolerant and peaceful. When you came out from your cave with chaddi to support BJP & Modi for killing thousands of innocent Muslims in Gujarat we understood your true color. You can not fool Muslims and Dalits anymore. Stop hiding behind secular cover. Sooner or later India will be united against RSS and their affiliated terrorists'?outfits and will be cornered and finally destroyed with help of Indian Army In sh Allah.
Government of Karnataka should disqualify RSS affiliated / trained Police officials once for all. All Government departments must implement desaffronization process to keep country clean and secular.
Narianna .... it is true that Democracy has given right of barking to dogs... That is why DOGS are barking from Singapore.
If the school management objects the dress of the students, it is understood... Why these road goons / dogs are questioning... It is not their fathers college ... It is better to debar all students who question the dress of other students..
Naren, world wide Muslim power is accelerating which your sangh pariwar cannot tolerate....I think you guys needed burnol or itch guard more than anybody...Eat some cow dung that will give you relief from itches and burning sensation...
Dear Papu,
Why groupism?
Why names like KFD or BD?
Why not universal brotherhood?
We all need to start making individual efforts to build right and truthful society for the future generation. Groupism will take us no where.
Our act should guide the next generation to righteous and truthful path.
JAI HIND.
nationalist sanghis hahahahahahahahahah, this will be the best joke of the universe, no one ever can over take this joke in the world.
You can be universal comedian
hahahahahahahahah, anti nationalist=RSS who helped british during indo british war, your founder is such a hypocrite that he didnt even wanted to fight for independence and you call yourself nationalist hahahahah
I request to shimoga SP to register SUO MOTO case against chaddi user of this portal too for spreading hatred against ISLAM and true nationalist MUSLIMS by twisting comments. CD has saved from rape and murder of the journalism.
JAI CD and Journalism. keep going.
Viren Kotian, Mumbai
Who the hell is nationalist Sangh Parivar ???? Best joker award goes to You !!!
Sangh parivar is not nationalist they are anti nationalists. Terrorists.
@ Well wisher.....dont blame KFD ...while blaming BD...those are differenct things.....BD is infamous for raping flaming fighting...insulting which you do not see in KFD .......dont be secular while blaming BD. if you want to blame then blame only BD not
Viren bhai , that is not needed , becoz through this media , their frustration is coming out and we can enjoy burnol users mujra :) , i really love madarsa products comments , u know to be frank ... many of my friends who were secular hindus , they thought only we sangh parivar guys are doing all nonsense ... after following up with this type of website , their thinking now has changed . this type of news medias are needed for raise of sangh parivar bhai ... we must believe in converting negative to positive ... demoracy gives even dogs to bark , let everyone enjoy within the constitution framework . bjp is spreading across nation becoz of social media , thats what we need ... Long live BJP ... bholo bharath mata ki jai ... hara hara modi ... Viren bhai ,ask your friends to start burnol and itch guard business ... too much demand nowadays in some pockets of karnataka ...that too after demonitization and ban on triple talak ... sales barjari untu maarre . hahaha
Mr sensible , yes exactly so to kill 60 people in Godhra , your community brought up nearly 10,000 for just killing women and kids .. shame on your people .we know how 100,000 strong mob attacked kashmiri pundith women and aged people and took away their daughters .you people speak as if people dont know the facts . we also know in shimogga , how PFI brought in 15000 people to create riots .we know who are cowards .
I request Shivamogga SP to register a suo motu case against this news portal too for spreading hatred against Hindus and nationalist Sangh Parivar by twisting reports. CD has raped and murdered all ethics of journalism.
Prakash, don't instigate, if you can, stop ABVP from creating puss and nonsense around there....what is the need for them to create problems for muslim women around.....dont they have mother and sisters at home....it is every Muslim women's right and duty to go according to Islamic way of life....education institution is there to learn and educate ourselves....but not to create problems around....
prakash, bangalore/shimogga
Saku marre saaku. You guys not only need BD but also need Cigarette, Ganja, Heroin.
So the BD & ABVP has now started assaulting Muslim girls?? If strong action is not taken now, they will be emboldened to do more. Why is the police not taking action against those who assaulted Muslim women? Looks like Karanataka Police is under the influence of Sangh Parivar as well. If the Police encourages such behaviour, they shouldn't be surprised if someone takes the law into their own hands
Prakash, Why do we need help of BD, or for Muslims KFD or any other moral policing group every time. Why cant we support the right and do the right things. Why blame the communities always. If we Practice right things in our life and support that what is right... then we will never want any support from anyone.
Be proud to be right and truthful and always support the right fact.
Satya Mev Jayate - JAI HIND
prakash.. BD is group of rats..who will be the first to run if they see any other big group .. they can attack with 20-25 ppl on a small group of 3-4. cowards
This is why we need BD . Bajrang dal should intervene immediately , muslim community is doing all nonsense stuff nowadays they are turning our peaceful district of shimogga into islamic district .They re taking advantage of local cong ministers and MLAs . wish we have robust sangh parivar network like our dk and udupi.
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