Decision of high command final and abiding: Jagadish Shettar on LS ticket from BJP
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Thursday stated that the decision taken by the party high-command regarding his candidature will be final and abiding. The former CM made the remarks while speaking to media reporters in Hubballi here.
Shettar added that he had requested for party ticket from either Dharwad or Haveri constituency which was denied. He asserted that the tickets to him from these constituencies were denied due to some other reasons and that he wouldn’t want to get into it. He also added that he was now in discussion with the party regarding his candidature from Belgavi constituency.
When asked about the ‘Shettar Go Back Campaign’ in Belgavi, he opined that the situation in Belagavi was not out of control. “I have discussed the situation with the leaders in Belagavi and the high command. The opposition to V Somanna in Tumkur had ended once he was given ticket. The same would happen in Belagavi too,” he added.
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He also said that him contesting from Belgaum was not finalized. “Even Yediyurappa and Vijayendra had spoken about this which could not be disclosed now,” he added.
Refusing to comment on any attempts to finish off his family politically, Shettar took a dig at senior BJP leader Prahlad Joshi adding that his political journey will be decided by his supporters and that they would teach those trying to finish him politically a lesson during the election.
Shettar said he was ready to campaign for Joshi if the party gave him the ticket. “Making BJP win is the priority now as everyone wants to see Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for the third term,” he added hoping the party would win in all 28 constituencies due to the Modi wave.
Asked if he would be going to Delhi to seek party ticket, Shettar added that he would not be going to Delhi but would rather go to Bengaluru if needed.
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Kumaraswamy accuses Cong govt of 'neglecting' farmers in Karnataka
Mysuru (PTI): Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of "neglecting" the farmers in the state and being involved in corruption.
The JD(S) leader took part in an event where President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Mandya district, which comes under his Lok Sabha constituency.
"I saw a report that 2,800 farmers have died by suicide after this government came to power (in state). The government seems to be not concerned about the farmers. This government on coming to power said that it will give Rs 24,000 crore as loan to 32 lakh farmers for their farming activities, but till November, about Rs 12,000 crore has been paid to 24 lakh farmers, limiting to what was there earlier by managing the books of account," Kumaraswamy said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "These things show the failures of this government. Also, there is a corrupt system. I will not speak about it now. After December 20, I will speak to you in detail. There are a lot of issues to share with you."
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Responding to a question, the JD(S) leader, who turned 66 today, said there is no use of giving any documents. "I'm waiting for the right time."
Regarding the Congress government introducing a bill against "hate speech" in the Assembly, Kumaswamy said it is aimed at silencing the opposition in the state, but they won't be successful.
"What do Congress leaders have to say about their workers' comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi?. He cited slogans -- 'Modi teri kabr khudegi, aaj nahi to kal khudegi' (Modi's grave will be dug.. if not today, then tomorrow) -- allegedly raised against Modi at a Congress rally in Delhi on Sunday.
