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Tennis legend Bjorn Borg declines KSLTA felicitation as CM Bommai walks in late

  •   Wed, Feb 22 2023 10:58:18 AM

Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (SS)

Bengaluru, Feb 22: Tennis legend Bjorn Borg on Tuesday, February 21, refused a felicitation organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association due to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's more than 90-minute delay in his arrival for the function.

The Swedish tennis player who has won 11 grand slam titles was here to participate in the Bengaluru Open Tourney and also watch his son Leo Borg play in the tournament being held at the KSLTA.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai was expected to attend the programme organised by KSLTA at 9.30 am on Tuesday where India's Vijay Amruthraj and Bjorn Borg were being felicitated. The programme was rescheduled to 10.15 am due to Bommai's delay but the programme did not start even after it was 11 am.

Leo Borg's match was scheduled for 11 am and his father Bjorn Borg was seated in the gallery to watch the match. Chief Minister Bommai arrived a few minutes after the match had started.

The CM's arrival was brought to the notice of Bjorn Borg who said that he would attend the felicitation programme only after the match got over forcing the organisers to cancel the felicitation programme.

Organisers said that the chief minister had arrived late as he had other engagements prior to the felicitation programme organised by KSLTA.

 

 

 
  

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  • Dr Alexander D'souza, USA

    Thu, Feb 23 2023

    These western country people don't have respect for Indian ministers !!!!. Indian always late what is the big deal. They must think before come to India. Mr CM only will be early if his boss coming to his place. There is no respect to other human being in India.. only to the Boss.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 23 2023

    Now BJP and their leaders will say it is a Swedish conspiracy against India before the election. Already there are conspiracies about BBC, British Government whose leader (PM) is a Hindu and from New York. There will be protests held for insulting India.

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  • Edward Seth, India

    Thu, Feb 23 2023

    Well done. Time is money. No reasons of any to fool around.

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  • Kumar, Molre

    Thu, Feb 23 2023

    This is exactly how our illiterate politician have to be treated...everybodys time is precious ..so choosing a literate politician makes the difference ...dont vote if politicians is a illiterate goon

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  • Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Bjorn borg did the right thing what did bommai think that Bjorn is one of his minister or a party worker that his king type attitude would be accepted by disciplined people what a insult it was for bommai.

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  • N. D'Souza, Talluru/Kundapura

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    This is the reason INDIAN doesn't like Western Culture. For every or at least 95% Indian this is normal because they are also like that only. I am proud to see that Tennis legend Bjorn Borg taught a lesson to Taklya.

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Foreigners don't know our culture......ethics and punctuality.

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  • Kudla Stories, Kudla

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Very good lesson. Our politicians irrespective of party have a habit of coming late. Everyone's time is precious. If we dont respect other time then we dont deserve to be respected. This example shows all of us in bad light.

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Our politicians always awaiting people because the crowd coming there was paid to wait.

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  • Anil (Professor), Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Except in third world countries. People are punctual all the time. And It's also considered rude to be late.

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  • Nelson, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Hasnt the fool heard about IST - Indian Sweet Time? Its so obvious everyday when people around arrive late for meetings

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Bommai was trying his best for Nothing

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  • Maria Dsouza, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Very well done. This is how the civilized, educated society people do. Time is very precious, which Indian politicians do not know. In India, people and the politicians think they are gods and always behave this way. This should stop. Hope people of India wake up atleast now to realize the reality..hats off to you Mr Bjorn....your action is much appreciated 👍🙏. Shame on you so called CM🤣🤣

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  • Peter, Bengaluru

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Hope this is not an attack on India.

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  • Sunil K, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    No 40% cut available from this function, so what's the need to be on time ?

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    As if this matters to the thick skinned wolves in sheep's clothing. God knows how many gaalis would be hurled at him in Delhi where he goes very often to lick his masters' boots.

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  • Alwyn, Kudla

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Our politicians and movie stars thinks they are god. Our public makes them so important they forget their responsibility and do whatever shit they like to fool around people. Always treat them like a public servant and public service worker see how the behaviour will change. This fellow is a good example to show his child match is most important than facilitating unknown strangers. It doesn’t make any difference for him but yes his son match makes him important he has travelled from Sweden for this moment for his son

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    If the CM's schedule was so tight then why was he invited? This event was not an inauguration of any new building or project. The organisers could have invited sports minister or any other cabinet minister.

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  • Preetham, Farangipet

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    This poor Swede doesn't know that unpunctuality is our USP!

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    BBC waa right.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Basavaraj Bommai was busy with IAS Rohini & IPS Roopa ...

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  • TK, Saudi

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Bommai looks so much more handsome and better personality than Bjorn Borg, although Borg mught be older than Bommai.

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  • Reshmi Salian, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Message is very clear and loud. If you don't value others time you get lost...Very good lesson for Bommai. Hope he has learnt a lesson. But I don't think he will change as our politicians are thick skinned.

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    We still live in maharajah ‘s time .. Today in democracy ..elected representatives are public servants .. But behaviour is high handed ..should be a reminder .. But public to be blamed who bow from the waist down to politicians... finally If too hard pressed for time should not commit to such engagement.. pl tell sorry much in advance .. some other note worthy could have been invited who maintains time ..

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Something to learn

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  • Alphonso Dsouza, Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    What an embarrassment. Will ever our leaders value time? Habits die hard. Feel bad as it reflects on my country.

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  • roy Indian, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    CM Bommai is busy in election work he is now going door to door service for vote... only cricket is important not other games .......

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Good decision by tennis legend Bjorg. Parental presence is very much needed in the court than felicitation by a politician.

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  • Agnes, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Good CM should be put in his place just no value for time and people.

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  • Golibajje, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    In the real world time is everything,if you can't respect someone's time it's clear you don't respect them. Some lessons are learnt the bitter way but it's the truth that these politicians consider themselves above the law and everyone else,time is the best teacher to everything and will reach a bitter lesson to this herd of politicians as well soon.

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    A good lesson to be learnt .Time is time.The tennis super star thought everything will a perfect schedule. We all know politicans are indisciplined.Even for common man these politicans make them to sit outside for hours and hours altogether to meet their needs.Bjorn tennis star did the right thing by showing time is valuable to each and everyone.

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  • Surendra Poojari, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Stupid planning by CM. He and his team need to know the importance of time. It's a lesson for these Indian politicians who arrive late almost everytime. Hats off to Bjorn Borg for making CM realize the priorities. All organisation need to learn a lesson from Bjorn Borg and they should not entertain these habitual late comers. Can Bommai be late if Modi coming for electiom campaign????

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  • Deepak DCunha, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Well done Bjorn Borg !! Classic "ACE" serve!!!

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  • Mariette Lewis Mistry, Mangalore/Bangalore; Tulsa USA

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Well Said......Good One !!

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    what a shame? this is the difference between Indians and westerners...for them time means time...in India everything is Ram bharose

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  • Harold Dcunha;, Mangalore, India.

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    We Indians proudly boast about our past history and Europeans too proudly boast about their past history. In reality, in our present times, our commitment proves our worthiness of our past history.

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  • Sampath, Mlore/Blore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    International Bejaati..... who is to be blamed?. KSLTA or ...........

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  • Manoj, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Perfect Bjorn Borg Sir. Appreciate it. Those who can't value time, can they value people??

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  • Thekkumuri Vasu, Guruvayupoor

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Very good decision by Bjorn Borg to turn down the felicitation, we Indians have no discipline when it comes to punctuality, that is why IST is known as Indian Stretchable Time, the CM may be a busy man, but he should schedule his appointments considering that he cannot make people wait endlessly, moreover he cannot of the genuine reason of getting stuck in traffic.

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  • Kedhar, Mangaluru

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Politicians come in time only for Press Conferences.Ask anybody. Here the CM met his match. Game set to Borg!

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  • Joyson Lewis, Kakkunje/KSA

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    yeah Government officials ki shan hai bhai !!!. late aana, batha vo Swedish tennis player ko.

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    A good lesson to all our late comers coming late and making fellow guests wait. A good eye opener. If he had other engagements why should he be the chief guest here. A good ACE by tennis legend Bjorn Borg.

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  • Dr. Haneef Shabab, Bhatkal

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    a Legend is always Legend..... Salute to Bjorn Borg's self esteem.

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    People often wonder why India is third world. The developed world understands the value of time and punctuality. Because politicians cannot punctually attend programs and functions, they (the politicians) are not invited for most functions. In India no program and function is complete without inviting a politician. With such fundamental issues, how can India dream of becoming a developed nation in the next 300 years?

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Educated VS Uncivilised ?

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  • True politician, Kudla

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    This is India is still called a developing country. Unless the minds and attitude of Indian politicians doesn’t develop, India will never be called as developed country..

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  • Alphy, Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Our Indian Politicians are the worst dressed, with worst behaviour and has the dubious distinction on cultureless. The primary reason for that is 90% of them are illiterate, come with hundreds of criminal convictions including rape, murder, lynching and communal hatred. So how can you expect some decency from the likes of Bomma?

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  • prakash, Manipal

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Life is all about priorities.... The better we understand happier we are.... For a legend one felicitation is chicken shit in front of his son's match... He was polite enough to say he would attend after his son's match....

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  • Sameer, Riyadh

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Borg showed BJ party and Bommai his place. Isse zyada kachra ho nahi sakta.

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  • Mohammed ansar, I

    Wed, Feb 22 2023

    Straight set win. Good lesson. Need training in time management.

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