Poojary lashes out at Modi, urges people not to vote for JD(S), SDPI

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March 4, 2013
Mangalore, Mar 4: In the backdrop of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi being projected as the possible prime ministerial candidate of the BJP, former Union Minister B Janardhan Poojary has termed Modi as 'unfit' to become the country's prime minister and lashed out at his remarks on the Gandhi family.

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Speaking at a press conference here on Monday, he said that the state of Gujarat had seen development and progress during the Congress rule before the BJP came to power.

“Modi has done virtually nothing in Gujarat, apart from creating turmoil. No person in North India will accept him, as he is unfit to hold the post of the prime minister. Having orchestrated communal riots and sparked fear in the entire state, if Modi is made PM, the entire country will suffer,” he said, adding that Modi did not have the stature of former PM Atal Vajpayee.

With regard to the MCC polls Mr Poojary said that the party would emerge victorious.

“Being the last day of public campaigning, walkathons were held in and around the city. Support and concern from the public itself is the source of our strength. However, the BJP is now scared due to the fact that the Congress is becoming a clear favourite among voters. People have realised the BJP's failure both in the district and the state, and they also know that their ministers are corrupt. Hence, they are exerting pressure on the police force and election commission to hinder our campaigning,” he said.

He appealed to the people not to vote for candidates fielded by the JD(S), SDPI or any other political party apart from Congress as it would result in the division of votes.

“Voting for other parties will cause the total votes to be split, which will ultimately benefit the BJP,” he said, appealing for votes to ensure Congress's win.

K Tharanath Shetty, Harikrishna Bantwal, Arun Coelho and former Mayor Purandardas Kuloor were present in the press conference.

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September 25,2024

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In a significant development, a special court tasked with handling cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MP/MLAs) has ordered that a First Information Report (FIR) be filed regarding the Muda case.

Additionally, the Karnataka Lokayukta, which is an anti-corruption body, has been tasked with investigating allegations against Siddaramaiah, who is reportedly involved in the case.

The court instructed the Lokayukta (an anti-corruption authority) to provide a report within three months. It also ordered the relevant authorities to file a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the case.

Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat issued the directive, compelling the Mysuru Lokayukta police to commence an investigation following a formal complaint lodged by Snehamayi Krishna. 

The Karnataka Lokayukta in Mysuru is required to carry out the investigation under Section 156 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which mandates the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).

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October 6,2024

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Mangaluru: A sense of shock and anxiety has gripped the city as Mumtaz Ali, brother of former MLA Mohiuddin Bava, has gone missing. His car was discovered abandoned near the Kuloor Bridge in Mangaluru early Sunday morning, sparking a frantic search operation.

The black BMW, found damaged at the scene, prompted immediate action from fire and emergency service personnel who rushed to the spot and began combing the river. The atmosphere was tense as Panambur police confirmed the vehicle belonged to Mumtaz Ali, heightening fears for his safety.

Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal and former MLA Mohiuddin Bava arrived at the scene, joining the growing crowd of concerned locals gathered along the riverbank. 

As search efforts continue, the community holds its breath, hoping for positive news in this difficult and emotional time.

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October 1,2024

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The BJP has selected Kishore Kumar Puttur as its candidate for the bypoll to Karnataka Legislative Council from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Local Authorities’ Constituency. The by-election will be held on October 21.

Kishore Kumar is presently serving as the General Secretary of Dakshina Kannada BJP unit. He had served as vice president of State BJP Yuva Morcha from 2014 to 2016.

The by-election will be held to the seat vacated by Kota Srinivas Poojary of the BJP who has been elected as the Lok Sabha member from Udupi-Chikmagaluru Lok Sabha constituency. The vacancy was created on June 15, 2024 following Poojary’s resignation to the Council. His term in the council was till January, 2028.

In the last Council election held for the dual member constituency in December 2021, Poojary had secured 3,672 votes while the Congress candidate Manjunath Bhandary had secured 2079 votes. Poojary and Bhandary had secured required votes from the first preferential votes and had won the election.

There were several aspirants for the BJP ticket including former MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, DK BJP president Satish Kumpala, Mangaluru divisional in-charge Uday Kumar Shetty, former minister Pramod Madhwaraj and former Udupi district BJP president Kuilady Suresh Nayak.

The Congress is yet to announce its candidate for the election. KPCC working president Manjunath Bhandary in a recent press meet in Mangaluru had said that an opportunity will be given to congress leaders from Udupi district to contest by-election.

The Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Local Authorities’ Constituency has 6037 voters including 3551 from Dakshina Kannada comprising eight MLAs, one MP. The last date for filing nomination is October 3 and the last date for withdrawal of nomination is October 7. The counting will be held on October 24.

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