Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)

Mangaluru, Apr 10: District BJP president Sathish Kumpala announced during a hastily called press conference at the district BJP office this evening, April 10, that Prime Minister Modi's public rally in Mangaluru on April 14 will be replaced by a roadshow.

"Dakshina Kannada district BJP candidate Captain Brijesh Chowta has already completed one round of visits to party workers and voters. The women’s conclaves at four Vidhan Sabha constituencies are over, and the campaign is proceeding as per the planned program," he stated.

Elaborating on the prime minister's programm, Kumpala explained that initially, a public meeting was planned, with a Chappara Mahoortha held at Gold Finch grounds on the morning of April 10. However, this program was later changed according to orders received from the state.

"We have received orders to hold a roadshow instead of a public meeting for various reasons. Therefore, we are preparing for it," he stated.

"It has been decided to conduct a mass roadshow starting from Narayana Guru circle at 5 pm on April 14. The roadshow will proceed through PVS circle to Hampankatta signal. Necessary permissions have been obtained, and discussions are ongoing with the police department regarding security arrangements," he added.

Kumpala noted that party activists and supporters from various parts of the district would participate in the event in large numbers, with a significant turnout expected from Mangaluru South, Mangaluru North, Moodbidri, and Mangaluru Vidhan Sabha constituencies.

"All MLAs in the district, leaders at the district and state levels, office bearers, and well-wishers will participate in the program. State election convener Jagadish Hiremani is already with us, and preparations are underway to welcome the prime minister by sharing all responsibilities for the program," he said.

State election convener Jagadish Hiremani, district election convener Nithin Kumar, district chief secretary Premananda Shetty, Yathish Arvara, Bantwal block election in charge, Jagadish Shenava, former district president Sudarshan Moodbidre, and Kasturi Panja were among those present.