Daijworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Poojary announces Rs 50,000 to deceased journalist Chetan Ram's family, from pension

Mangaluru Feb 13: Senior Congress leader B Janardhan Poojary on Monday February 13 took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'disillusioning people with fake promises' and said that if Modi were to win the general elections in 2019, he would resign from politics.

Addressing a press meet here, Poojary said, "Prior to the elections, Modi had made certain promises. But soon after elections he took a U-turn, having failed to deliver them. He had also promised to come back heavily on Pakistan for its provocative firing, pointing out to the failure of the Congress. He promised to arrest and deport terrorists Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, but after becoming the Prime Minister, he failed to act on his promises."

Poojary challenged Narendra Modi to arrest the Saeed and Azhar or apologise to the people and Congress party.

Addressing himself to Modi, he said, "Delivering speeches is easy and you have been a master in deceiving people with speeches. But the reality is that people in the country are smart and you are being foxed. Stop talking and continue the work. Prove yourself as the Prime Minister of the country. It's a shame that you could not match up with the former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahaddur Shashtri and Vajapayee. If you utterly fail to work then it is better to leave the post.

"Demonetisation was a foolish move and you need not be proud, as you made people suffer by making them to stand in long queues to get their own money. You should reveal the details of black money collected and the counterfiet notes from Pakistan.

"It is impossible for Modi to win elections as people will go against him and if in case he does win, I will resign from politics," he asserted.

On CM's alleged kickbacks

When asked about BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa accusing chief minister Siddaramaiah of taking Rs 150 crore as kickbacks in steel bridge project, Poojary said, "Yeddyurappa should produce documents to prove the charges and if he can do so, I wish to garland him for revealing the scam. The media has telecast that Yeddyurappa is one of the most corrupt politicians in the state and I strongly agree with the media's claim."

Rs 50,000 from pension

Poojary also paid floral tribute to journalist Chethan Ram of Sullia who recently passed away due to heart attack.

Poojary also announced that he will provide Rs 50,000 per month from his pension fund to the family of Chethan Ram. "He served at Prajavaani for several years and this money will definitely help Chethan's family in providing education for two of his children," he said.

Kallige Tharnath Shetty, Karunakar Shetty and others were present.