Mandya: J R Lobo, S M Krishna campaign for Ramya

Daijiworld Media Network – Mandya (VM)

Mandya, Aug 17: Mangalore MLA J R Lobo as well as former chief minister S M Krishna along with state Congress leaders on Friday August 16 put up a united effort in their campaign for the Mandya by-poll to be held on August 21. The leaders urged the public to show their full support to Congress candidate Ramya.

J R Lobo in his address, "It is the JD(S) who is responsible for this election as their members resigned. Several crores of money is wasted because of this election and it is the people who have to suffer. The money spent on the election is a wasteful expenditure as Lok Sabh elections will once again be held in 9 months."

He further added, "Congress is always stable and treats people of all castes and religions as equal. The party has not only struggled for Independence but has continued the same momentum and worked for the development of the country.

"It is the Congress that is responsible for the development of the country. It has always kept development as its priority and aim. People should support Congress in order to defeat divisive forces," he added.

S M Krishna, who had been pursuaded by Congress leader Digvijay Singh to campaign, said, "By making me win elections and sending me to Vidhana Sabha, people of Mandya strengthened my presence in politics, due to which I was fortunate to be the chief minister and central minister. Similarly, I urge you to support Ramya in the election and send her to Lokh Sabha.

"Congress party's history lies in the Independence struggle. It has always engaged itself in implementing programmes for the people. Congress government under chief minister Siddaramaiah has brought about various programmes in favour of people in a short period. In order to continue that, it is important that voters support Congress," he said.

"Various allegation were made against Ramya when she decided to contest for the election. But Ramya without considering all this, has taken the election as a challenge and people should keep this in mind and support her wholeheartedly," he added.

"The news of JD(S) joining hands with BJP is confirmed. JD(S) leader Deve Gowda cannot cheat people," said Krishna.

KPCC president Dr G Parameshwar, former speaker B L Shankar, M V Rajshekaran, Chella Kumar, N A Haris, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, Dr Sudakar, professor Sanadhi, Atmanada, T K Sudheer, Denis D’Silva, Dennis D’Silva, Nelson Monteiro, Mohan Mendon among others were present.

After the convention, J R Lobo along with other leaders visited Mandya bishop Dr George, Snehalaya home for children, churches and religious institutions.