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Sullia: (Mis)Use of CM’s Helicopter Gives Rise to Controversy

  •   Tue, Jan 31 2012 09:28:44 AM

Sullia: (Mis)Use of CM’s Helicopter Gives Rise to Controversy

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Daijiworld Media Network – Sullia (SP)

Sullia, Jan 31: Two persons, Charan, an inspector working for the regional transport office in Puttur, and his friend, Sridhar Padla, reportedly flew from Panja to Mangalore on Sunday January 29 morning by the helicopter meant for the state Chief Minister’s travel. After some claimed that this was unauthorized, a controversy has surfaced on the issue.


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State Chief Minister, D V Sadananda Gowda, was scheduled to arrive at Panja in the taluk for the Brahmakalasbhisheka programme in the local temple on Saturday evening. Facility had been provided for the landing of the helicopter at the junior college play ground there. As the programmes in which the CM participated got delayed, he could not travel to Panja by helicopter because of visibility problems. The CM therefore, arrived to Panja in car, and returned the same night to Mangalore.

However, the helicopter flew to Panja for refilling of its petrol tank, as the vehicle loaded with its fuel had arrived at Panja. As it was dusk, the helicopter could not go back. On Sunday morning, the helicopter flew to Mangalore with two persons as stated above aboard, although no one is sure whether they were authorized to do so. 

  

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  • Subrahmanya Nairy, MUSCAT

    Wed, Feb 01 2012

    HERE MAIN issue is "WHY Brahmakalasbhisheka programme attended by CM with govts money/helicopter Rather than some people sat in helicopter when it is going empty. ALWAYS everyone think small thieves only IF ANY HIGH PROFILE people attending these type of programmes we need think how TAXPAYERS money they can use for it?

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  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Feb 01 2012

    Whether 'proper use' and 'mis use'is defined any where?State government departments,officers at various leveles including police depts have been provided with thousands of vehicles for duty purpose.All such vehicles are being 'mis used' as per the version of above news.There is no control.Who cares?This is way of life!!!In my view more than 75% of states revenue is 'mis used'.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M

    Wed, Feb 01 2012

    Dear Dr

    No offence meant at all. Humour spices up one's life ,you will agree. Here the question was of a 'free ride' and whether the person's concerned were authorised-That's it. It's after all a burden on the 'State Exchequer'. Regards.

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  • Ceraj, mangalore

    Wed, Feb 01 2012

    When a there is option for car which can reach the location why Helicopter?

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Wed, Feb 01 2012

    It is common that government officials are misusing their power and wasting public money. It maybe a car, a helicopter or a plane but they should be used for the right purpose and for the right people.

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  • vnayak, mangalore/switzerland

    Wed, Feb 01 2012

    There are many countries in Europe where the politicians use common mans transport like trains. In Denmark and Holland the queens use even bicycles to go and say hello to common people. Only in India we can afford helicopters and other first class travel to politicians including the disgraced ones after they come out of jail.That is because we are a country that is used to have the kings and the people as their slaves.

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    This misuse of Govt. property is worst than any scam irrespective of its quantum. Dear CM, if you want to see what common man needs or going through a tough face, go along with him on D.K. roads. You will "feel the punch". Air travel is not the solution! Don't waste our tax money on the pretext of DEVELOPMENT or SOCIAL SERVICE...Its all our hard earned and honestly paid-tax money...

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  • Dr S Kamath , Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    R.Bhandarkar, M It is not flying comments .I have travelled atleast 20 times in Helicopters during my Oil Rigs postings and know how to travel in Choppers .It is not flying comments .It is real Choppers cannot be used for very long distance without refuelling at the nearest airport .You will surely not get aviation fuel at panja village you have to come to the nearest airport that is Mangalore

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    Some 'flying comments'DR.You have us all 'grounded'.Thank God
    you run a clinic which is far off the 'runway' I hope and out of reach of your expertise !!

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  • Bulsam, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    For temple visits & in law's house visits the CM should not use Govt Helicopter. The helicopter at CM's disposal is for emergency use to reach the development work site of the state and not for pleasure ride to temples, festivals, Sangh Parivar meets etc.

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  • Ravi Hemmady, Barkur, muscat.

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    No wonder, It happens only in India.

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  • Sneha H, Udupi

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    nagesh nayak, bangalore

    Well said!! India is richer than USA but sad fact that is indian propeties are sleeping in CONG LEADERS A/c in swiss!!

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  • Rajesh, mangalore

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    what a joke dr kamath ha ha ha ha .......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • thomas, bangalore

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    let charan & his frind enjoy,it is not that big issue to be discussed.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    Why our government servants can not use public transport? Why they need security to work in public office? May be they are delaying most of public works.....?

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  • Dr S Kamath , Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    Helicopter was going empty from Sullia to Mangalore airport for fuel refilling .Instead of going empty it is better if some weight ie being carried with it and also 1 or 2 people who have never seen a helicopter got a free ride .I dont unerstand why there is unnecessary cry about that .Are people jeoulousy of those 2 guys ?There is no cost invloved

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  • nagesh nayak, bangalore

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    HEY, Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mapusa/Mumbai,

    SHRIMAAN YEDIYURAPPAJI DESERVE TO GET ALL THE FACILITIES AS PER INDIAN LAW.

    WHAT ABOUT YOURN YUVARAJA'S BROTHER IN LAW / damaad of italian. IS HE DESRVE ?

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  • Haneef, Dubai

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    Bank Lootna hai Watchman ko Pataao...aur aage ....?

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mapusa/Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    What about Yeddyrappa? Is he not misusing escort, security and helicopter's meant for CM even though he has been removed from CM's position.


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  • Joel, Sydney/ Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 31 2012

    not to worry its common over there as i was in mangalore last month In Hampankatta and a govt official car car passed with a hazard light on top number plate KA 19 G .... and inside seated was a newly married couple. wat do u people say about this use of Govt vehicle for wedding WOW....

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