Hundred problems in hundred days from state govt.: Kota Srinivasa Poojary
Mangaluru, August 30: Accusing that the state government has caused hundred problems in its hundred days administration, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Kota Srinivasa Poojary said that the JDS-Congress coalition government which promised of giving stable administration, has done nothing to instill confidence among people.
Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Poojary said that the government has been claiming that it has waived off farmers loans. But it was not speaking anything about the loans of fishermen and women self help groups availed from nationalized banks and private money lenders. In 100 days, the coalition government has done nothing. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and former chief minister Siddaramaiah have no coordination. It was ridiculous that the century-old political party has kneeled down before the JDS to keep BJP away from power. The Congress leaders have thought that though they have lost their existence, they should not give up the power to the BJP, he ridiculed.
The state government has done nothing for the welfare of the farmers, poor and backward classes and it has failed to handle the natural disaster in Kodagu district properly. The Ministers have been visiting the ravaged places with escorts like tourist spots. Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwar had promised of constructing the readymade houses within next ten days. But the process was not yet started. The government has failed to provide food, roads, and employment. Instead of celebrating the completion of 100 days, the government should work for the people, he said.
As the roads in Shiradi, Sampaje and Charmadi ghats, the coastal districts were disconnected completely. The government should have conducted the repair works on war-footing. Aranthodu and surrounding villages in Sullia taluk were submerged in the flood water. So, the district administration and the government should announce special package to the villages, he demanded.
MLA Vedavyas D Kamath, BJP leaders Ravishankar Mijaru, Sanjay Prabhu, Jithendra Kotian, Captain Brijesh Chouta, Joilas D’Souza, Vasanth Poojary and others were present.
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Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of not releasing funds for TN
Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.
Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.
"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.
With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.
Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.
The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.
"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".
Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.
