Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (DC)
Udupi, Aug 29: “The false propaganda might have defeated us in the Assembly elections. But people have realised the fake promises of those people," said former MLA Pramod Madhwaraj here on Wednesday, August 29.
Addressing media, Madhwaraj said, "During the tenure of Congress government, Udupi district has witnessed several development activities. There were no scams and we gave transparent governance. Hence, the electorate must support the Congress in the upcoming urban body polls."
“When I was the district-in-charge minister, I had provided drinking water facility. Earlier only 8,000 houses had drinking water facility, whereas now over 18,500 houses get drinking water. We also provided Rs 503 crore for the district and works estimated at the cost of Rs 353 is underway," he said.
He also said that BJP's dream of making India Congress-free will not be fulfilled.
Meanwhile, Madhwaraj hailed current district-in-charge minister Jayamala for encouraging the party members by campaigning in the district for a day. "She is a glamorous minister and her impact in the district is visible," he said.
Congress district president Janardhan Thonse, leaders Dinesh Puthran, Divakar Kundar and others were present.