Shobha not fully confident of getting BJP ticket again from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru?

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March 3, 2019

Udupi, Mar 3: Is firebrand BJP leader and Member of Parliament from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, Shobha Karandlaje not confident of getting ticket again from the same constituency in the upcoming polls? Speaking to media persons in Chikkamagaluru yesterday, the confidante of B S Yeddyurappa said that she would not hesitate to contest from the same segment if the party top brass decide to give her the ticket.

She however said that the party trusted her so far. “I hope that I will get the ticket to contest the election from the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency again. Since this seat lies in the region where the BJP is very strong, the number of candidates vying for the ticket is large. But, the party leadership will take a final decision on the candidature,” she added.

Listing her contributions in the past four-and-a-half years, she had worked tirelessly towards developing Chikkamagaluru and Udupi districts. “Many railway and road projects have been completed in the Chikkamagaluru district during my tenure. I have made efforts to ensure that farmers get a good price for their produce. I helped set up Kendriya Vidyalaya in the district. A skill development centre will be established at the Chikkamagaluru district headquarters. These are some of my major achievements,” said Shobha.

On social media campaigns that have sought to project her as an unpopular figure in the Lok Sabha constituency, Shobha said that the leaders were closely observing all activities in the state, and would take firm action against dissidents. The senior leader also chose the occasion to express her unwavering commitment to the party.

“I will never work against the interests of the party, and have no quibbles with any of my leaders. Even if the party decides to give the ticket to another candidate, I will continue to work for the BJP. I am the general secretary of the BJP’s Karnataka unit, and will work with the discipline of a soldier for the party,” she added.

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PM Modi vows to strengthen India-Maldives ties, inks currency swap deal with President Muizzu

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October 7,2024

New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap agreement to the tune of $400 million, a move that would help the archipelago nation overcome foreign exchange reserve issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched Rupay card in the Maldives, inaugurated the new runway at the Hanimadhoo International airport and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations that had hit a rocky patch last year.

Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

As the Maldives was grappling with a serious economic downturn, India has decided to extend vital budgetary support to the Maldives government with the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year.

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