Mangaluru: Exclusive - J R Lobo challenges accusers to prove allegations


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DC)

Mangaluru, Apr 30: MLA J R Lobo has been always on the forefront of development in Mangaluru South constituency. He is now on the verge of constesting the Karnataka elections on Congress ticket for the second time.

In an exclusive interview to Chetan Kumar Shetty of Daijiworld 24x7,J R Lobo spoke candidly on several issues, and especially denied allegations that were levelled against him.

In the interview, he said that BJP and other candidates influenced by them had levelled baseless allegations against him in the last few days. "There is no truth in it. If they had documents to prove their allegations they could have approached the department concerned, or the Lokayukta or the government, or filed a complaint against me," he said, adding, "They do not have right information. I did not take it seriously in the beginning but I will now take action against them."

Clarifying on various allegations against him, Lobo said, "When I was KUDCEMP deputy project director in 2003, the government had directed the MCC to take up all the KUDCEMP projects. Every decision was supposed to be taken by the MCC. Three executive engineers were hired by MCC. This project of 1,000 crore except Mangaluru city, all other cities were under Kudsemp. Implementation, tender process and approval, checking validity, clearing bills, were handled by the MCC. KEDFC provides money for the same. While releasing funds we used to review the project as well. I was the director from 2003 to 2009 December. The central government itself honored us with KUDSEMP as India’s one of the best project. In 2009 I got transferred. What they are accusing me regarding drainage works happened between 2011 to 2013. In 2002, Rs 360 crore was granted for KUCEMP project. It happened when the BJP government was in power.

"I demand the government to take action against whoever is at fault. I am not the MLA from Suratkal," he said.

"Almost 9 years after it happened, they are leveling allegations against me now. If they had proof why did not they file a complaint with Lokayukta? There were 400 engineers and 60 to 70 contractors were under me. If they have guts let them talk to these employees under me and I challenge if anyone out of these employees prove that I am corrupt. I am ready to get punished if it is proved. They are giving statements without proof and I will drag them to court for these false allegations. I will file criminal case them and I will not keep quiet. Let them produce proof. If they are so concerned about society why did not they rake up this issue before elections? During last elections they made same allegations and after five years they have woke up once again to target me with these false allegations. I will cut their tails which grows only when elections are nearing," he said.

Regarding AMRUT acheme, he said, "In AMRUT scheme, there are allegations that fund has been released for the same project again. If a fund is released to the same project the matter goes up to accountant general and comes as a wasteful expenditure. It can also go up the parliament. AMRUT scheme is yet to be implemented.

"Roshan Baig might have expressed displeasure over works which were under way but you cannot blame anyone. BJP had its government, so why didn’t they take action? Why are they raking up the issue now? Tongue has no bones. They are blind despite having eyes. They do not want to know the truth. I am ready for a debate and let them produce documents. Even I will come with proof to prove them wrong. I am taking them to court because I have moral courage and legal courage.

"I have filed criminal case against the private news channel which defamed me with false allegations. Without veracity how could they do it?

"They do not work and do not allow others to work too. I challenge CPI or Sunil Kumar, can do what I did for my people? I will continue work for the needy in future too," he said, adding, "I have the support of the people of my constituency."
 

 

Watch full interview:

https://youtu.be/xDPRy9OxjN8

  

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  • Bennaje, Mumbai

    Tue, May 01 2018

    It is funny but I can see two types of politicians in India. Majority of brilliant speakers delivered almost nothing and end up to be called as FEKU's. And those who are silent but highly educated, the likes of MMS and Lobo are called mouna because, their actions speak louder than words. Now the question is who should lead us to prosperity? the empty vessel which makes lot of noise or the full vessel which hardly makes any noise? Mr. Lobo is driven by his ethics and stand tall among all politicians in Karnataka. Frankly he can lead our state to prosperity but will the people choose him? May not because he cannot make empty promises. All the best to you Mr. Lobo.

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  • Myna, Mysuru

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Criminal defamation suit should be filed and a hefty fine recovered from those news channels which air false allegations against an individual. Only then will the media be careful in publishing facts.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Good he challenged false and defamed allegations

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  • Augustine Dsouza, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Must watch from last 45 mins. First time I'm proud of MLA s plan. Please ensure to keep your words lobo am. Youths Will be proud of your works. All the best.

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  • Prakash, Belthangady

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Wisdom speaks.......

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Mr. J.R. Lobo, you are very honest politician who worked for the development of Mangalore. We are proud of you. It is out of jealousy, they are maligning your name.

    We all like minded are supporting you.

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  • dominic-dsouza-Rudy, mudarangady mauritius

    Tue, May 01 2018

    J R LOBO IS NO 1 M L A IN KARNATAKA

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  • Alwin D'Sa, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Man of vision and wisdom. We need such leaders. God bless dear Sir.

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  • Mute spectator, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Sir do not worry. You are best. People will vote for you. I have already decided to vote for you.

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Mr. Lobo, it is sad these mad people spreading false allegations against you. Their motive is only to tell bad about you. Best way put a case against them and give a conference to all media, let us all know the truth.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    Vomit Shah and Feku have nothing against Siddu and his government so they are spreading fake news about honest politicians. Mr. Lobo should take all these fekus legally and sue them for defamation of his character. We are all behind you.

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  • M Shetty, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Mr Lobo, whole Mangalore knows you are the honest and you worked betterment of this city. Some people are jealous because of your development

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  • Praveen s, Permannur

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Mr Jr lobo...we are with you...before 2013 Mangalore with bjp more than 15 years...useless MLAs sit home..not done any work...Brain less bjp supporter think that if sit at home only MLAs duty...last 5 year you work hard and your performance in front of our eye's... Use less opposition acting like uneducated person as they chosen mp seat for uneducated person..bjp don't want to grow educated person..we are with you sir....you fight. Bjp want to ask Congress what they did...mangalorians need ask bjp what they done Mangalore from last 30 years as they won Mangalore mp seat more than 30 year's...

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  • Praveen s, Permannur

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    People need to ask bjp for their development... Pump well and thokkotu fly over crying for removal of bjp mp ..because of uneducated bjp mp behaviour fly over not completed... What bjp have morality to ask Jr lobo for development...ask mp about list of work...from Karnataka more than 18 mp are there from bjp...what they done for state..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    COWards are now on the Run ...

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  • James Dsouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Mr JR Lobo is a gentleman , lot of good work he has done in mangalore, it is very difficult to get a honest and straightforward man like Mr Lobo in politics, please guys leave aside politics, for the sake of real developement of mangalore please let us vote for a honest person like him.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    J R Lobo is unfazed by FEKU's ...

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Lobo sir 2018 years back people not spare even Christ, they crufied him for no fault.
    but today you fight the case untill public appology or face it with legal actions.we all with you.

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  • Shetty, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Well said. Aptly suits Modi's vilification by intellectual brigade from 16 years....

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  • Anand Kumar, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    What about you and your kind's vilification of the "intellectual brigade" as you call it. Now are intellectuals supposed to be ashamed of their God given intellect which they care to exercise to open the eyes of fanatics like the sangh parivar?

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  • William DSouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    This is Jumla gang job.... This proven Modi gang... Trying to tarnish, 100.100% this criminals job

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  • Shetty, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    rahul accuses Modi daily 5 times. Has he proved anything?.....Then why this drama

    rahul can allege conspiracy even for an event like air turbulence & we have a daring Maharashtra CM who has had 5 emergency landings already, but still goes strong...

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  • Prabhu, Mangaluru/Bengaluru

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Feku has promised to arrest Robert vadra, saying he had amassed illegal wealth. Why isn’t he able to prove and arrest him. Who is the PM of this country at present? How do bhakts feel when they get taste of thier own medicine

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  • Anand Kumar, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    That air turbulence was caused by "hot air" coming always from Narendra Modi's mouth. That's why Rahulji complained. ha ha ha!

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  • Correa, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Not even 1% knowledge does BJP candidates have what JR Lobo has. BJP candidate kamath can only shout fake scam against lobo and in no way he can match Lobo

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Lobaam.. Cakewalk. Walkover.

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  • Bob, Udupi

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    Lobo Sir no one can shake you. You are a sincere person and personally everyone seen your works.

    You will WIN these jokers can't do anything else then giving fake accusations.

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  • D.Shetty, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 30 2018

    all are clean in congress ..so ache din to all the MLA in Karnataka ..2013 -2018 if the asset value in increased thats what ache din ...

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  • Reshmi Salian, Mangalore

    Tue, May 01 2018

    What about Shobha Karandlaje? She was an ordinary hospital worker not even a nurse and she had small piece of land. Now she is billionnaire. How????

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