BJP's Hindutva fake, I was troubled by my own people for views on Hindutva: Pramod Mutalik
Mangaluru: Sri Rama Sene Chief Pramod Mutalik who is aspiring to contest Karnataka Assembly Elections from Karkala Constituency, on Monday said of the 109 cases registered against him so far, several were registered against him were filed during the BJP rule in the state.
Speaking at a press conference on in the city, Mutalik took a dig at the BJP adding that he was obstacled the most by his own people for his views on Hindutva.
He further added that he was confident of contesting the polls from Karkala and that he wouldn’t step back from contesting the polls.
“I don’t know how to play politics. I wear my heart to my sleeve. If I had licked the boots of the BJP and would’ve supported the BJP’s fake Hindutva, I would’ve achieved a lot by now.” he said.
“I will contest as an independent candidate and I am not pressurized by anyone. Instead, I have received support from several people.” He said expressing confidence of winning the upcoming elections.
“What we are fighting for is the real Hindutva. We are also fighting against corruption in the state. By looking at how much the wealth of Karkala MLA Sunil Kumar’s has increased since he first contested elections, we can figure out the extent of corruption that has gripped the constituency.” Mutalik further added.
“I don’t have anything, I don’t even have a bank account, I stay in a rented house. I don’t have money and that’s why I am not scared.” He added.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
