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

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

News Network
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.

Comments

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.

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
March 10,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 10: Congress leader NA Haris on Tuesday said that keeping Jammu and Kashmir leaders under house arrest is not democratic.

Speaking to media persons he said, "It is not done. Keeping the leaders under house arrest in Jammu and Kashmir is not democratic."

Haris said that nobody is talking about it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not talking about it and nothing is happing.

"About Kashmir, it is better to say less as nobody is talking about it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not talking about it and nothing is happening. It does not look good," he told media.

"I think leaders should be brought to the table and discussion on issues should take place. Do whatever has to be done for the country," he added.

The Jammu and Kashmir Administration had on February 5 invoked the Public Safety Act (PSA) against former Chief Ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah. The duo was detained after the Central government abrogated Article 370 last year.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
June 19,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 19: The Karnataka government has been advised by its Educational Advisor to cancel holidays observed in educational institutions on the occasion of various Jayantis (birth annivesaries).

Advisor to Karnataka government on Education, Professor MR Doreswamy, has recommended cancellation of holidays on Jayanti and celebrate the day with more meaningful programmes remembering the great personalities.

The state government has declared public holidays on Valmiki Jayanti, Basava Jayanti, Kanaka Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti and Gandhi Jayanti.

On Thursday, Doreswamy submitted a report containing seven key suggestions including cancelling holidays, to Deputy Chief Minister CN Aswath Narayan, who holds higher education portfolio.

Doreswamy in his report suggested to hold thematic workshops, lectures, conferences and other such activities to celebrate the life and works of the great personalities, instead of declaring holidays.

"It would not only educate our youth about the significance of the great personalities to our culture and society and also reinvents the tradition of paying tributes to their contributions to our civil society,'' he said.

Dr Narayan said that the decision on cancelling holidays on Jayanti's has to be taken by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

Moreover, to bring education back on track during the present COVID-19 pandemic situation, Doreswamy made a few suggestions to complete exams of final semester engineering and graduate students. He also said that it was a challenge for the education sector to overcome the pandemic crisis and structure the next academic year 2021-22.

He also advised implementation of a mentoring system in all higher education institutions in Karnataka and empowering specially-abled students.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
May 2,2020

Mangaluru, May 2:  Fishermen in the coastal districts fear that the fishing season ending on May 31 every year might be rescheduled early this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement department of fisheries on sturday said fishing season is closed for 61 days every year before the arrival of the monsoon.

As per the data with the Fisheries Department, this year the number of fishes caught has set a record.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.