People of Mandya will decide if I will contest next election on BJP ticket: Sumalatha Ambareesh
Bengaluru: Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on Monday said that the decision on whether to contest the coming Parliamentary Election in 2023 on BJP ticket lies with the people of the constituency.
Speaking to reporters here, she said, “I won the previous Lok Sabha election as an Independent candidate with the help of the people of Mandya. The final decision on contesting from BJP or any other party in the coming elections will be taken after taking people of the constituency in confidence. It is not my decision alone.”
“I have sought advice from the CM over developmental activities to be carried out in the district while inviting him for my niece’s wedding. Since I am an independent candidate, the discussion regarding joining BJP is still underway. My only concern is the development of this district,” she noted.
She also said she has discussed matters concerning the development of the district with the CM while clarifying that no politics was discussed during their meeting. She asserted that the ultimate decision regarding joining BJP is up to the people of Mandya.
When asked about Abhishek Ambareesh’s part in the upcoming elections, she said, “People are pressuring him to contest the upcoming election, but the final decision will be his alone.”
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BJP flags ‘suspicious’ circumstances in Kerala trekker Sharanya case, seeks probe
Madikeri (Karnataka) (PTI): The BJP on Wednesday demanded a thorough investigation into the case of Kerala trekker GS Sharanya, who went missing for three days and was later found.
Members of the BJP’s Kodagu unit lodged a complaint at the Napoklu police station, seeking a probe and stating that the case appeared suspicious.
Sharanya, who had gone on a trek to Tadiandamol hill near Kakkabbe, went missing and was later found on Sunday following a search operation by the police, forest department, and residents.
Kodagu BJP leader P Danoj submitted a complaint to the Station House Officer, seeking a proper investigation into the case.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the behaviour of Sharanya, who was found on the fourth day, had raised suspicions.
“It is impossible for anyone to survive in a dense forest for four days without food. Naxal activities are taking place in several areas, and this case has further raised suspicion,” he said.
He demanded that the police conduct a thorough investigation and inform the public of the truth.
Napoklu BJP Shakti Kendra president Ambikaryappa alleged that Sharanya’s disappearance could be a "publicity stunt".
“It appears to be a drama aimed at tarnishing the tourism prospects of our district. Moreover, it is suspicious that Sharanya, who was in the dense forest for four days, was found without any signs of fatigue,” Ambikaryappa said.
