Ticket aspirant actress Sumalatha hits back at HDK for remarks on Ambareesh

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March 2, 2019

Mandya, Mar 2: Kannada actress Sumalatha, widow of later actor Ambareesh, has lashed out at Karnataka chief minister H D Kumarasway for questioning the contribution of her dead husband.

Sumalatha, who is an aspirant of Congress ticket from Mandya constituency for upcoming Lok Sabha polls, continued her tour of Mandya district and on Friday addressed supporters of Ambareesh, many of them Congress workers.

She said “in every nook and corner” of the district is aware of what Ambareesh did to develop the district and there are several community centres and temples that stand testimony to his deeds.

“Despite these glaring testimonies to my husband’s achievements and good deeds, Ambareesh’s opponents are criticizing him saying he did nothing for Mandya district,” Sumalatha said.

Making a veiled reference to Kumaraswamy’s criticism, Sumalatha said “people will teach a lesson to those who are making false accusation against Ambareesh”.

“Ambareesh worked for the betterment of Mandya district,” she said. “He never discriminated between people on the basis of their allegiance to political parties. His works were apolitical and known to all. He utilized 100% of MP funds. I have decided to enter politics only to continue the good works of my husband.”

Sumalatha reiterated her stand that she will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls only from Mandya constituency. “I have decided to contest polls only to continue the cordial relationship our family has had with the people of Mandya. I don’t have an ulterior motive to enjoy power or make money.”

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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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