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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore(RS)
Mangalore, Apr 10: ‘The opposition parties are alleging that the Chief Minister is violating the election code but I never bother if they send an officer behind me to watch”, said B S Yadyurappa, Chief Minister of the state here at a press meet on Friday, April 10.
He said that, Bangarappa from the Congress and Kumara Swamy from JDS often point the finger at me saying I have violated the election code. But I am sure, I have not.
‘With BJP winning the majority of seats , other parties a will learn a lesson . Five former chief ministers from the state are in the electoral fray. Voters will send them home.” he said.
The state government has initiated development plans . The expenditure plan is increased to 22% in 2008-09 and non expenditure plan is increased to 4%. Revenue has grown to Rs 27,614 crores which is a 6.3 % increase from last time, said Mr. Yadiyurappa.
The UPA lead Central government has ignored the state by not providing funds to improve railway infrastructure , National Security Guards(NSG) Units and flood relief funds, he said.
BJP will win 23 seats in the state, he added.
Later in the day CM visted Polali temple and particpated in ongoing festival.
