Karnataka CM calls on PM; seeks more rice for state

Thu, May 16 2013 09:26:17 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 16(IANS) : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought additional quantity of rice from the central government to implement the subsidised rice scheme for the poor.

"It was a courtesy call, as Siddaramaiah is in the capital on his maiden visit after assuming office May 13. He discussed governance issues and sought the prime minister's advice in administering the state," an official in the chief minister's office told IANS in Bangalore.

Siddaramaiah, who is in New Delhi since Wednesday to meet the Congress high command and finalise names of his ministers, urged union Food and Distribution Minister K.V Thomas to release an additional 1.83 lakh tonnes of rice per month for distributing 30kg rice per month at Re.1 per kg to 87 lakh people coming in the below poverty line (BPL) category.

"The official in Bangalore said that the state government would require a total of 3.31 lakh tonnes of rice per month for distribution through the public distribution scheme (PDS), over the 1.48 lakh tonnes the Food Corporation of India (FCI) allots to the state every month.

Giving a break-up of the subsidised scheme for distribution to Thomas, the chief minister said as Karnataka was a decentralised procurement state, it would not be possible for the state to procure the additional quantity of rice on its own due to non-availability of the foodgrain in the state.

"Without the support of the Government of India, it would not be possible for the state government to implement the popular scheme," Siddaramaiah told Thomas.

The susbidised rice scheme was one of the promises the ruling party made in its election manifesto ahead of the state legislative assembly poll May 5.

Currently, the state food and civil supplies department distributes 32,913 tonnes of rice under the Antodaya Anna Yojana at Rs.3 per kg, 57,616 tonnes under the BPL category at Rs.5.65 per kg, and 57,663 tonnes under the APL (above poverty line) category at Rs.8.30 per kg.

Siddaramaiah also called on Defence Minister A.K. Antony, Labour Minister Mallikarjun Kharge, and Small Enterprises and Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar.

He will return to Bangalore Friday after meeting party president Sonia Gandhi again and securing her approval to constitute the cabinet by Saturday.

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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ORAD/DXB-SHARJAH
Sat, May 18 2013
DEAR SIDDU, FOR RICE YOU ASKED PM.WHAT ABOUT LIQOUR..? WHOM YOU WILL ASK FOR..?

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Richard, Shirva
Fri, May 17 2013
Dear Sidhu, rather asking more rice to the state,my humble request concentrate on growing more rice especially to coastal destricts.
1. fix support price for the rice.
2. Govt has to supply machineries like tractors, tillers, and harvesting machines during season.
3. Areas wise and growthwise subsidy should be given to farmer.
4.Incentive for small farmers.
simple logic is that if you give Re.1.00 per kilo of rise it ultimately effect on the production noboody want to grow in any angle cost per kilo of rice is not Re.1.00. please concentrate on the issue and act.

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Ram shetty, karnad
Fri, May 17 2013
mr.Siddu & congress is the best in the karnataka you're the right person for cm post and at least rule 1520 years our state god bless you

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marol, udupi
Fri, May 17 2013
Don't make more & more free givings. At least let it be buy one get one free. More free reduces the value of the gift as well as the giver and increses the wasteage. Every healthy person must & should earn his daily bread. Resources should be calculated, cultivated and spent accordingly. E.g. rainy season approching. Rain water harvesting shuold be done to provide water for different purposes.

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Ganesh, Bengaluru
Fri, May 17 2013
Congress na Malathayi dhoranege this is very good example and Siddu is giving proof that K'natak is not getting enough from Central.
Bashers enjoy.
Congress is always playing cunning politics & not interested in public welfare. During election campagin they will blame ruling party we central has provided and state government not utilized.If the central has provided enough why Siddu has to run to Delhi.

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EP, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013
Sidhujee, baree akki ege nunguvudu ree? 1 kg akki jothe 2 meenu, 250gm dal, 250gm pallya, 500gm mamnsa, quarter cheap arrack sikkidare, munida chunavaneyalli neevu eevagane geddha ange ree. BREAKING NEWS!!!! Karnataka dhalli Baragala,Akki Korathe!! Re.1/- Akki mundina chunavane varege Postponed!!! Khadhu Nilliri!

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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Fri, May 17 2013
EP,,,darmakke sikkidare ella beku alla....!!???

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Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore
Fri, May 17 2013
It is really a good development to discuss the State priorites with P.M. and high command because their support is very importatnt when the state don't have much reserves and financial condition is also not encouraging because of mismanagment of earlier governments.Hope,the Central Government will be with the State Government to ensure good and successful Government.All the best.Thanq.

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RAMESH KARKALA, KARKALA
Fri, May 17 2013
BHAVATHI BIKSHANDEHI?

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Pks, mlore
Fri, May 17 2013
anyway rice is going to be much cheaper in coming days as it is the main reason for diabetics. will congress give free medicines for diabetic patients.

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R.Bhandarkar, M'Lore
Fri, May 17 2013
Sidduji
Swalpa'Yochisi'
Vishaya 1 Rupayee'Akki'
Jhoke Suthu Iddavu Dodda 'Haki'
Tinnalu Sikkidanu'Kukki'
Mathe Aguviree Neevu-'Kakka Biki'

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Lexy Saldanha, Mangaluru-Sydney/Australia
Fri, May 17 2013
Simple, Bangalore, here we have to comment on "Karnataka CM Calls on PM seeks rice for state" not on my comment, i just gave my personal opinion, it was not an advice to CM Siddaramaih, but suggestion. I am Overseas citizen of India, have same rights just like any Indian citizens, i visit India every year, i do lot of charity work in India, as an India i do my little best for my native place, so as many Indians who live here. During past many years when i visited Bangalore, i had stood in the Que for CM's Jana Darshan (People meeting CM personally), then Ex CM SM Krishna was busy with (late Dr. Rajkumar kidnapping issue) so couldn't meet him, another time i was fortunate enough to meet Ex CM Kumaraswamy and handed over to him my issue about Shortage of water in Kankanady (suburb of M'lore) where i grow up- the complain was written by me in Kannada. But nothing was done. When i was living in India i voted for Congress. So please don't misunderstand my comment, being educated and knowledgeable doesn't real solve problems, but one has to be forword thinking and honest, and our politicians in India are not honest.
We citizens in Australia can meet our elected representative everyday, except parliament session, they listen to our views, ready to help us, that is why these countries are so progressive. Elections here are fare, just polling officers(who check voting ID card), no police or guards, people don't cheat, you vote for the candidate of your choice, and make sure he works for the people.
I am an Indian and proud to be an Indian, my suggestion for every voter in India, vote for the clean, decent, trust worthy candidate, and make sure he works for the people.
I wish our CM all the best, my sincere suggestion for him to work for all the Kannadigas, make Karnataka No 1 state again. The current UPA is not working for the people, it is filled with corruption & scam, that is the fact.
Jain Hind, Jai Karnatka.

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simple, Bangalore
Mon, May 20 2013
Lexy Saldanha, Mangalore\Sydney
Aubb, Kuwait
I realise my hasty comments
I beg your pardon M\s Lexy Saldanha.
You have very nicely made me understand what were your comments.
I appreciate it very much for bearing with my comments.
Thank you Aubb Kuwait for explaining.
All the best to both of you.
I'll watch out for your comments here and try to learn from them
Thank you.

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Harish Kamath, Mangalore/Bangalore
Fri, May 17 2013
I think India should grow up. We cant keep poor the poorer. Encoraging them to stay pooere by giving one rupee per Kg. I would rather chose to give work to those and help them earn more money. Shame on these kind of politics.

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simple, Bangalore
Fri, May 17 2013
Lexy Saldanha, Sydney\Aust.

Right now there is no vacancy for an extra advisor to the CM. He has advisors with proper education, experience and knowledge and he himself is very knowledgeable.
One need not shout\scream from far away land, that too down under and ask our CM to do this, to do that.
If you are that good enough, please try advising the officials of the country you are staying in.
Whenever you come running back to India, you try your hand in the improvement of Karnataka.
By the way did you vote in this just concluded election?

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Aubb, Kuwait
Fri, May 17 2013
@Simple, Bangalore,
It doesn't make you more of an Indian just because you sit in Bangalore, than any others who live outside the country.

We NRIs who contribute almost USD.70 billion to our country (annually) through our talents, abilities and hard work living abroad have the responsibility and have a say in the day to day affairs of our country, and not to forget our own Karnataka, as said by Lexy Saldanha,M'Lore/Australia.

Is it necessary to vote in the election to voice one's opinion in the daily affairs of our country, which in my opinion is not up to the mark...??

Are our leaders accessible whenever we need them?

Do they take swift action in matters of emergency whenever we need them...?

While I respect the deserving Congress leaders who became MLAs, ministers etc., I would also ask the voters, constituents(including those who are not eligible to vote,such as students, elderly, or those were away from the polling station during election) who gave them the opportunity to serve them, should closely and seriously monitor their achievements based on their election promises.

You sound like as though you are giving a 100 percent mark to the new CM, and there is no need for him to learn from anyone, and anymore.

Jai Hind.

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R.Bhandarkar, M'Lore
Fri, May 17 2013
Siddu: PM Saar, Give us free Akki.
PM: What is Akki?
Siddu: Akki something which eaten also by Hakki.
PM:What is Hakki?
Siddu:Big Bird Saar,Like 'Vulture'.
PM(Flabbergasted):You want what Vultures eat and that too for free?...There's a limit to jokes which even a Sardar can take...From which state are you?
Siddu:Karnataka saar....
PM:God bless Karnataka.....

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Ahmed, Mangalore/UAE
Fri, May 17 2013
Good joke Mr Bhandarkar, I am your fan.

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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai
Fri, May 17 2013
Besides giving rice almost free of cost to people BPL,
I hope our Governments, give work and education and make them work to come out of BPL category.
Why can't their MLC, MLA & MP's work for their upliptment to lead a dignified life?

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Amm admi, mngalore
Fri, May 17 2013
IT CLEARELY SHOW HOW KANGRESS IN CENTRAL GIVING KARANATAKA SUCH A LITTLE AMOUNT OF RICE WHEN BJP IS IN GOVT
SIDDU PROVED THAT, SO GUYS BLAME FOR SITUATION SHOULD GO TO KANGRESS

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Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA
Fri, May 17 2013
Very good start Mr.CM-Siddaramaiah,
You did it within a week, that too for the poor people for their most basic need.. which is FOOD.

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Dr Kiran VSA, Udupi
Fri, May 17 2013
Good initiative by Siddanna. He will complete five years as long as he is sensible.

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Lexy Saldanha, Mangaluru-Sydney/Australia
Fri, May 17 2013
Congratulations Mr. Siddaramaiah, being appointed as CM of Karnataka, finally you have made it, after a long time your ambition has been fulfilled.

You have to thank Mr. Yeddurappa for splitting BJP Votes, as well as 5 yrs of BJP miss rule, it is more of BJP bashing than Congress victory.
Now work for the people, don't indulge cheap politics like giving cheap rice, cheap liquor etc. The most important thing people need is Water, electricity, proper infrastructure etc. Concentrate on planning your cabinet first, give proper minister post to able, clean and people friendly MLA's. Your task is a tough one, you will face lot of hurdles in your 5yrs rule. So be prepared for the challenge.

No point in meeting Useless PM, who is only a puppet in Congress led UPA govt. His days are numbered, the Congress led UPA is full of corruption and scams, the voters of India will show them the same fate that people have shown BJP in Karnataka, the writing is on the wall- Congress led UPA won't come back to power after the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, this is the fact, and they don't deserve it.

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Abhi, Kundapur
Fri, May 17 2013
Absolutely agree with Lexy here, you are comments are growth oriented not politically motivated.

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Bulsam, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013
Over 1000 MT of rice wasted, dumped as garbage was never procured from FCI for distribution to the poor and needy.
This is the right time by the Central Govt to release it for the poor Kannadigas.
Well done, Siddu!

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ibrahim, ira parladka
Fri, May 17 2013
Before constitute cabinet Siddu made promise of 4000 more crores package for poor, and now additional rice seeking from central,for subsidised rice sheme ,during BJP ruling we heard names of Ballary mines,Ballary jails etc etc,not poor rice subsidy,definetly this govt last for 5 for its pro-people policy

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sunil, mlore/q8
Fri, May 17 2013
mr. CM PLZ SEE THAT RICE GO TO RIGHT PEOPLE. HOPE IT WONT BE FIRST RICE SCAM... ITS NICE DECESION... THANKS SIDDUJI

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jeevan, mangalore
Thu, May 16 2013
Siddu.. what is this .. PM does not possess any cash in hand how he provides Rice... what about cheap liquor siddu.. dont disappoint us

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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Thu, May 16 2013
MB, Dubai

Do not under estimate our PM....It is like underestimating yourself...!!!??? If he was a idiot like you...he would not have reached that position...!!!??

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MB, Dubai
Sat, May 18 2013
Mr. Charles!! What did he achieved after being our PM?????? Its better to be an idiot like me right???

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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Thu, May 16 2013
If one has no capacity of his own, then he must not promise...!!??? If there is no rice at the center then he will start blaming them for his own promise....!!???

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jeevan, mangalore
Thu, May 16 2013
Siddu i am angry why did you seek only Rice......what about cheap liquor... if you forget we will not vote in 2014..

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Fracis, Mangalore, Abu Dhabi
Fri, May 17 2013
Good Idea Jeevan.
I will be your fan forever dear Sidduji if you accomplish that target. But please try for the best liquor in the World for the poor and FOR all ie FREE LIQUOR.

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edward, mangalore
Thu, May 16 2013
ಇತ್ತೀಚಿಗೆ ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಗೇಶ್-ಮಾಮು ಕಾಣಿಸುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲವಲ್ಲ...ಎಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಯವಾದರೊ???? ಎನು ಕಥೆ..ಎನು ಗತಿ????
All the best for new Government in our great state KARNATAKA...

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Thu, May 16 2013
Congress Govt of Karnataka will commit what it promised to the people of Karnataka in the party manifesto.Rest is next and let full pledged Cabinet being in existence and concerned ministers will take care their ministry.WHAT BJP COULD NOT IN THESE FIVE YEARS,CONGRESS MADE AVAILABLE WITH IN WEEK FROM IT'S GOVT BEING IN TO EXISTENCE....NOW THE TIME FOR CONGRESS TO REPAY VOTERS/CITIZENS WITH INTEREST.

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Gurudath, M'lore/Mumbai
Thu, May 16 2013
IF you give rice at Re1/kg it will be diverted by the corrupt and they'll make money. Poor will get very little. This is a well known fact. More wastage of resources and less progress to continue.

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MB, Dubai
Thu, May 16 2013
People of Karnataka had not elected congress for expecting good work from them. People know that all party are corrupted. Mr. Anna Azare wanted to implement an option while voting to reject all candidates who is not fit to serve our country. All party knows that if that option would be there, they will be kicked off from politics. Even though there are some good people who wish to fulfill peoples needs, but their party members wont allow them to do that. We voters are the main corrupt who is giving opportunity to corrupted politicians each 5 yrs to loot our country and our hard worked tax amount.

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manoj, jeddah
Thu, May 16 2013
Dear CM giving rice will not solve all the problems,why u not discussed other important issues like water, power with PM??.Try to help poor in their all basic needs don't focus only on rice and liquor, don't fool us

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PUTHU HARISHA , BAJPE/BAHRAIN
Thu, May 16 2013
I am sure sidhu will hit six in terms of Development...The first step is really a great 30kg rice @ Rs. 1/- for BPL card holders... He waived loans... I am sure this Government will be a memorable in terms of "aam admi" in Karnataka....

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MB, Dubai
Thu, May 16 2013
Mr. CM u met a wrong person. It would be better if you meet Sonia. Anyway it will be her decision to give rice or not. Don't waste your Energy, Time meeting our PM. If Sonia says our PM to go and meet you in Karnataka he will come and meet you in your state. Don't take travelling stress by travelling Delhi.

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Roshan Sequeira, Managalore -Auh
Fri, May 17 2013
MB it is good if you revel your proper identity. What we say in Mangalore if you are 'ane magye' or 'ponnu magal' Its not appropriate to comment on serious issues with undisclosed identity/fake identity

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Praveen, Udupi/Bangalore
Thu, May 16 2013
NOW karnataka will get what ever asked for !!

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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ORAD/DXB-SHARJAH

Richard, Shirva

Ram shetty, karnad

marol, udupi

Ganesh, Bengaluru

EP, Mangalore

Charles D'Mello, Pangala

Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

RAMESH KARKALA, KARKALA

Pks, mlore

R.Bhandarkar, M'Lore

Lexy Saldanha, Mangaluru-Sydney/Australia

simple, Bangalore

Harish Kamath, Mangalore/Bangalore

simple, Bangalore

Aubb, Kuwait

R.Bhandarkar, M'Lore

Ahmed, Mangalore/UAE

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Amm admi, mngalore

Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

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Bulsam, Mangalore

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