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I am confident of easy victory; PM Modi too has appreciated my work: Simha

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January 6, 2019

Mysuru, Jan 6: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has claimed that Karnataka BJP president and former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa had asked him to start preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

The statement assumes significance amidst conflicting reports of the BJP contemplating denying Pratap Simha the ticket to contest the upcoming polls in view of his poor performance.

Speaking to media persons on Saturday the parliamentarian said: “One section of the media is misleading the people about my candidature. They want me to return to journalism. But, I can tell you that I am contesting the Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket, and am confident of coasting to an easy win,” said Simha.

Pointing out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, no less, had expressed appreciation for his work in the constituency, Simha added, “When this is the case, baseless stories are only creating confusion among voters. I am in politics to stay, and will continue to fight. I will continue to champion the causes of the people. I am the kind of person who, if a stone is hurled at me, I will use it to construct a building.”

On the other hand, reacting to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Dinesh Gundurao treating the seizure of Rs 26.5 lakh in cash from the office of social welfare minister and Congress leader Puttaranga Shetty – Dinesh dubbed the amount ‘peanuts’ – Simha had a tongue-in-cheek reply at the ready. “When they can get crores from projects like the Steel Bridge in Bengaluru, this amount will amount to ‘peanuts’. I must congratulate Dinesh for admitting what is the bitter truth,” Simha said.

Recalling an incident wherein former social welfare minister H Anjaneya’s wife was allegedly caught on camera accepting what was purported to be a bribe, Simha said, “But the Congress did not take any action against him. This shows the culture of corruption prevailing in the Congress.”

Highlighting the achievements of BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, Simha said that the Ujwala Yojana had, by providing LPG to households, decreased dependence on kerosene and other cooking fuel. He also pointed to the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme as one of the central government’s flagship schemes.

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Indian
 - 
Monday, 7 Jan 2019

Paper Shimha appreciated by Corporate Simha...

kumar
 - 
Monday, 7 Jan 2019

Dear Simha, you are a hate monger and always give unrealistic, unconstutional and inflamatory statements.  You never work on public welfare but concentrate on dividing the society for the benefit of your party and yourself.   I dont think people will vote yu next time.  they are fed up with your illogic way.   You better take retirement and start pakoda shop thereby follwing footstep of your master.   I am sure that your master will appreciste this.

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April 25,2020

New Delhi, Apr 25: Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Saturday said that a journalist from Bangalore Urban, who has tested positive for COVID-19, is one out of 15 new cases reported in the state.

He further said that out of the 15 new coronavirus cases, six each are from Bangalore Urban and Belagavi and one each from Mandya, Chikkaballapura and Dakshin Kannada. The state's tally is now 489.

"#COVID19 Update: From 5 pm, 24th April till 12 noon today. A total of 489 cases, 15 positives, 18 deaths & 183 discharges," Sudhakar tweeted.

India's total number of coronavirus positive cases has climbed to 24,506 including 18,668 active cases, 5,063 cured/discharged/migrated and 775 deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said today.

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April 12,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 12: Swift and strict action by the District Administration has resulted in the district achieving ‘Clean’ week with no new cases of COVID-19 reported for the seventh day in a row.

Meanwhile, in a happy coincidence, the district’s only infant allegedly affected – a ten month old child – was totally cured and discharged from the hospital along with infant’s mother and grandmother who were considered to the primary contacts. They are never tested positive for the virus, it is reported. Health experts attributed this to their natural immunity.

The child is said to have contracted the infection during a family visit to Kasargod, which has turned in to a Covid-19 hot spot. The family which hails from Sajipanadu in Bantwal-taluk had been kept in isolation ever since the child had tested positive on March 25. The quarantine was extended to the entire village as a preventive measure and the District Administration undertook the responsibility to providing essential supplies.

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July 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 27: Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that when COVID-19 has made life and livelihoods difficult, it is unfortunate that charges have been levelled of irregularities in the procurement of COVID-19 equipment.

"The Congress which has levelled charges against the ruling BJP has not so far filed a complaint with any investigating agency. Instead, the Congress has limited itself to getting publicity. On the other hand, the ruling BJP instead of coming clean by ordering a probe into the main charges is indirectly admitting the scam," Kumaraswamy said on Sunday.

"By washing dirty linen in public, both the Congress and the BJP are playing a cruel joke on people instead of protecting their lives," he said.

Hitting out at the BJP, he asked, "Why is it that the BJP is not ordering an investigation into the Rs 2,000 crore Covid 19 corruption charges levelled against the government by the Congress? Why is the government keeping quiet on the corruption charges?"

He said, "Is this the leadership provided by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa? There could be political pressure on seeking resignation of his Ministers. But why has no action been initiated against any officers? Is there any effort to destroy the evidence by retaining officers in their existing postings?"

"Hunger for publicity is evident when we look at the press conference by five Ministers at a time," he said.

The government has countered the charges of the Congress but backtracked on ordering an investigation, he said.

"Would this not give rise to suspicion that the government is involved in the scam?" he asked.

He also asked why Congress leaders have not filed a complaint before any investigating agency despite "possessing documents to prove the charges".

"Are the Congress leaders trying to get publicity or are they concerned about the welfare of the people? The Congress Legislative Party leader is seeking an account (Lekka Kodi) while the BJP president is seeking answers (Uttara Kodi). Is it enough to give such questions and answers?"

Is there a concrete legal plan to deal with the irregularities? he asked.

"Looking at the way the Congress leaders have addressed media conferences and taken to social media campaigns, it appears that they are trying to get publicity," he said.

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