Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS) 

Mangaluru, Sep 29: "Instead of getting funds from the central government for flood relief operations, the state government is using the funds meant for labour welfare, which amounts to cheating of labour class," said MLA U T Khader at a press conference on Saturday, September 29. 

Khader further elaborated on the subject and said, "The union government has not released any grant for flood relief in the state. An all-party meeting is not being called to discuss this matter. Though there are 25 BJP MPs of the state in the union government, they are not shouldering their responsibility in this respect. Chief Minister (CM) Yediyurappa is being insulted in Delhi. We are with the CM in the matter of getting funds for flood relief work from the centre."

Responding to the development of the district, Khader said, "MP Nalin Kumar should call for a meeting of people's representatives and officers of the district and hold discussion on the development of Dakshina Kannada district. I am not an aspirant for the post of president of DCC." 

On a query about the recent assault incident that occurred at a mall in the city and the subsequent provocative messages that are being spread on social media, MLA Khader said, "Police officers have to inform the public about what really happened that led to this assault and provide justice. There should not be any opportunity for chaos and confusion." 

About a video that has gone viral on social media, in which the Congress activists are doing exercise with Lathis in their hands, Khader responded, "What is wrong if one is taught about exercise in order to keep the body fit? Prime Minister Modi himself speaks about fitness. I have already suggested training the activists of Sevadal at block level."