Mangalore: New district Congress office to come up soon - Dr Parameshwar

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore

Mangalore, Oct 21: "The charge of constructing a new district Congress office has been given to minister Ramanath Rai. The plan will be chalked out and foundation stone for the new office will be laid in a month," said KPCC president Dr Parameshwar.

Speaking to media persons at district Congress office after participating in an executive committee meeting in the city, he said, "The executive committee meeting held under the guidance of AICC is a new change introduced by the party, wherein AICC and KPCC members will also be a part."

"Whenever possible, we will try to attend the meeting. The main agenda is to give importance to developmental works of the district and to solve party problems," said the KPCC chief.

Briefing about the issues discussed in the meeting, he said the decision on starting construction work on the new district Congress office will be done in a month. "We will also appeal to the CM to take necessary steps under law so that mayors are appointed in corporations soon."

Stating that chief minister Siddaramaiah has sanctioned Rs 20 crore for this district to those farmers who suffered losses due to fruit rot disease in arecanut plantations, he said, "We also asked the central government to take necessary steps in this regard."

However, there were no discussions on the proposed Niddodi power plant or Yettinahole project, he said.

Commenting on the evaluation of the works of the party, Dr Parameshwar said the process will be undertaken soon. "It is mainly to ensure accountability and it is one process which Congress believes in for maintaining transparency," he added.

"The state government is independent to take its own decisions, but when it comes to policy matters, based on the situation we will give guidance to the government," he replied to one of the questions raised by the reporters.

When a reporter asked as to why two ministers from the twin districts openly supported Dr Veerendra Heggade in connection to Sowjanya rape and murder case, Dr Parameshwar said most of the decisions on the case were made by the previous government.

"Based on the investigations by law, the government will take its decision. It will not skip any person during the process of investigation. Keeping in mind that allegations should not be made against a respectable and innocent person without evidence, the ministers made the statements," he clarified.

AICC secretary Selva Kumar, district in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai, minister K Abhayachandra Jain, KPCC vice-president Muniyappa, secretary Bosraj, secretaries Gaffur, Narayan Rao, Ivan D’Souza among others were present.