Shiroor seer’s entry to poll fray will help Congress in Udupi: Raghupati Bhat

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April 23, 2018

Uudpi, Apr 23: Former BJP MLA K Raghupati Bhat has urged Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami of Shiroor Mutt to withdraw nomination and support him in the upcoming Karnataka legislative elections.

The seer, who was a BJP ticket aspirant, has filed nomination papers as an independent candidate from Udupi constituency. He had earlier said he was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but was not happy with the functioning of the local unit of the BJP and that it was mired in corruption.

Speaking to presspersons, Mr. Bhat said the seer was expecting the BJP ticket but did not get it. “So he should support me as I am the BJP candidate. That is the culture of the BJP,” he said.

To a query, Mr. Bhat said the Shiroor seer contesting as an Independent candidate would not help Congress candidate Pramod Madhwaraj as the seer would eat into not just BJP votes but also Congress votes.

He said he would seek the blessings of the Shiroor seer and the seers of the Ashta mutts. Some top leaders of the BJP have tried talk to the Shiroor seer and pacify him, Mr. Bhat added.

 

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SATHYA VISHWASI
 - 
Tuesday, 24 Apr 2018

Its all DRAMA and Brashtachari Janara Paksha (BJP) is making drama you see at the last moment this seer will withdraw. its just to make CONGRESS OVERCONFIDENT that BJP s votes will divide. All the democracy loving people be alert do not fall trap to this HUMANITY LESS party to fool you and destroy the peace of india. this seer and bjp sab mile huye hai sab ek hi chatte batte hai

Farooq
 - 
Monday, 23 Apr 2018

All are wanted to loot money. That's why they are entering into politics.. They can loot BJP by saying devote voters count

Danish
 - 
Monday, 23 Apr 2018

Why these seer entering into politics. Their duty is to perform devotional things and via that social service

Kumar
 - 
Monday, 23 Apr 2018

Almost all seers get inspired by Feku...!

Hari
 - 
Monday, 23 Apr 2018

Why these seers get inspired by Modi and asking for BJP ticket..?

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"The state government has told us to sell our stocks at maximum retail price (MRP). It is difficult for us to manage as the rent is high and we also have to pay salaries," he added.

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Earlier, the government had allowed the opening of liquor shops in order to mobilise revenue.

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I congratulate and offer my sincere gratitude on behalf of the Christian community of the state to Yediyurappa, DSouza said.

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