Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (DC)

Udupi, Feb 24: BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje, launched a scathing but indirect attack on party member Jayaprakash Hedge and asked what male MPs had done for region earlier.

Addreessing media, she said, “I may have no power of money or religion. I may have no support, but being a woman I have done enough work in my constituency. One of the ticket aspirants is insulting me with such social media campaign. What have male MPs have done for their district till now? I have done what they could not. I have not undertaken those works for the district to secure ticket for next election. I have worked for the party from last 25 years. Those who are questioning me should come for a discussion.

She countered allegations made against her through 'Go back Shobha' campaign and said that being a woman, she has undertaken several developmental works in Udupi.

Karandlaje said, "New passport office has been opened in Udupi. Karnataka's only Sakhi centre is in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency. Two Kendriya Vidyalayas have come up in Udupi. We have opened GTDC and skill training centre. I have provided Rs 550 crore CRF funds and all the roads in both the districts are going to be national highways."

Reacting to fire mishap during Aero India show in Bengaluru, she said that it was the failure of state government.

"People from various countries came to witness the show. We had decided to shift the air show to other state. Why could the police department and fire brigade not ensure safety of vehicles? Is there a hand of anti-nationals in the fire incident? Is there a link to Pulwama attack? There should be a high level enquiry,” she said.