India is going through second freedom movement currently: B K Hariprasad
Bengaluru: Bengaluru South’s Constituency’s Congress candidate B K Hariprasad on Sunday said that he was not entitled to respond to other’s criticism and that his fight is to save constitution and against reservations.
Speaking at a media conference organized by the Bangalore Press and Reporters' Association on Sunday, he said that the country was going into its second freedom movement.
“BJP candidate who will contest against me has not criticized me nor has he made any personal attack on me. Neither have I done so” he said.
“My fight is to save constitution, save democracy and constitutional institution. BJP candidate from Uttara Pradesh says that if Modi wins this election, there will be no election in this country again. This clearly puts democracy in danger. They want to bring dictatorship in the country and we need to fight against this”.
“I was asked to contest from Bengaluru south to contest against PM Modi as it was being said Modi will be contesting from this constituency. But later Modi did not contest from here. I was to contest from Khammam, I had been to file my nominations from there. But Congress high command called me back from there and asked me to contest against Modi here”
“Saying that BJP has eradicated terrorism from the country will be stupidity. If terrorism has eradicated under BJP then why attacks like Pathankot Air base, Uri Attack and latest Pulwama attack wouldn’t have happened” asked who was responsible for these attacks former minister blamed Modi and said “Modi goes to Pakistan upon the invitation of its PM and eat Biryani there, he invites Pakistan’s PM for his swearing-in ceremony. Nobody knows which class he belongs to”.
Speaking about the developmental plans he will bring in if he wins the election, Hariprasad said “My dream is to bring back the old glory of this city. I will construct four parks in four corners of the constituency excluding Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh. We are already working in this regard. Another major problem in the city is that of drinking water, we have plans of constructing a dam at Mekedatu to resolve this issue of drinking water. We will try and get help from Central government for this project”.
Challenging PM Modi to face media through a press conference on his achievements Hariprasad added “PM Modi is scared to come infront of media and addressing a press conference because he has failed all his promises he made before previous election. I challenge him to address media for 15 minutes in a press conference on his achievement in last five years. For 15 minutes he will blame Nehru family, for next 15 minutes he will blame Congress government and for another 15 minutes he will speak about soldiers, army and other emotional topics”.
Speaking of Congress JD(S) coalition he said “I have good relationship with JD(S) supremo HD Devegowda. I also got his blessings. Looking at the condition of this constituency, people have assured me of victory here and our party’s base is also quite strong in the constituency so I am confident of winning from here”.
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Akeal Hosein bosses powerplay overs with 'skill and mental fortitude'
New Delhi (PTI): For a spinner who bowls majority of his overs in the powerplay, Chennai Super Kings' West Indian import Akeal Hosein relies as much on mental fortitude as his skills to excel in the most unforgiving phase of the game.
With just two fielders in the deep in the first six overs, the margin for error is miniscule and the pressure is sky high.
However, Hosein thrives in that tense environment. The left-arm spinner returned with frugal figures of 3-0-15-1 in the powerplay to play a crucial role in his team's eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in an IPL match here on Tuesday.
"You need both of them (skill and mental toughness). Especially when you come upon pitches that aren't conducive to spin and it's just about being disciplined as well," he said.
"Having two fielders out in the power play. It's not a job that you can go searching for wickets or you can be too greedy. It's just about sticking to the plan," he explained.
Hosein got the all-important wicket of an in-form K L Rahul, who was foxed by the West Indian as he stepped out to smash him for an inside out six.
Hosein's inclusion in the playing eleven after not being picked in the initial phase of the tournament has allowed CSK to win more games. On Tuesday, the pitch offered him a bit of help and he ended up dominating the batters.
After the win over DC, Hosein was asked about his recipe for success in the powerplay.
"...it's a bit scripted because you only have two guys out so it's just about being disciplined and trying to do the job for the team. At the end of the day if you don't get wickets and you bowl economically in the power play, that's a damn good job you've done for the team," said Hosein.
He has taken seven wickets in five games at an impressive economy rate of 7.25.
Fully aware that the batter is a mere couple of hits away from putting the pressure back on him, Hosein says practising for high-pressure situations helps him stay in the present.
"I think homework is very important. You want to have that head-start when you come up against whichever batter you're going to face. And like I say it's just about making assessments as quickly as possible.
"You might come up on a pitch that is spinning. You might come up against one that isn't spinning. Thankfully I can spin the ball. So it's just about picking which deliveries will give you the most success on a particular day and against a particular batter," said Hosein.
He got rid of Rahul first ball from the other end, something that was decided by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Post powerplay, Noor Ahmad took over the mantle from Hosein and maintained the pressure on DC batters.
"Getting the opportunity to bowl first for me is just about again making that assessment as quickly as possible and then passing on that information to Noor or even to the seamers as well if it was a bit of spin or if it's gripping or whatever the case is.
"So conversations with myself and Noor have been fantastic. Really happy for him that he's getting some success," he added.
