Silvester D’ Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapura (EP)
Kundapura, Apr 24: “Voters should go through the names of candidates in the EVM and vote for the suitable candidate depending on their eligibility,” said K Jayaprakash Hegde, Congress party nominee for Udupi–Chikkamagaluru constituency.
He was speaking public election rally after the roadshow held by Congress party workers at Kundapura on Wednesday, April 24 in the evening.
“I have the pride of bringing sufficient funds to my constituency as state minister, MLA and MP. The voters will cast their vote for me considering the work done during my term and make me win with a huge margin,” he said.
“We are united socially and mentally in Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru districts. I have obtained a package to create a Tulu language dictionary. I have also got Rs 1 crore released for Kundapura Kannada language. We have constructed a vented dam for salt water, break wall for farmers and drinking water facilities. I have served people while in power and outside it as well. Voters will ensure my win this time,” he said.
Former MLA K Gopala Poojary said that people will reject BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary as he talks lies and does not respond to the needs of people.
Former MLA B M Sukumar Shetty said people will teach a lesson to Srinivas Poojary who sacrificed others for the greed of power.
Congress candidate Jayaprakash Hegde, Congress leaders Dinesh Hegde Molahalli, Kundapura block Congress former president Shivarama Shetty Malyadi, current president Hariprasad Shetty Kanmakki, senior KPCC member M A Gafoor, Surendra Shetty, Sahana, Court block Congress president Shanker Kunder and election in-charge G A Bava took part in the Congress party worker’s rally held prior to the hall programme.
The roadshow started from Kundapura's Shastri circle, progressed via Parijatha circle, old bus stand and returned to Shastri Circle where it ended.