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Rajya Sabha Polls : Vijay Mallya Independent Candidate ?

  •   Mon, Jun 07 2010 07:55:53 AM

Rajya Sabha Polls : Vijaya Mallya Independent Candidate ?

Bangalore, June 7 (DHNS) : With the last date to file nominations to the Rajya Sabha polls just 24 hours away, the suspense on who would contest the fourth seat from the State continued through the day on Sunday paving way for speculation among political circles. 

The JD(S) has convened its legislature party meeting on Monday morning to decide on the party's voting pattern for the Rajya Sabha polls.

While JD(S) does not have sufficient number of votes to send its candidate to the Rajya Sabha on its own, the party’s support is crucial for the fourth seat.

First preference votes

Members of the Legislative Assembly form the electoral college in the biennial polls to the Rajya Sabha and as many as 45 first preference votes are required to elect each candidate.

BJP, with a strength of 116 MLAs, has already selected two candidates - former national party president Venkaiah Naidu and former MP Ayanur Manjunath.

The Congress can send one candidate to the Rajya Sabha and has decided to renominate Oscar Fernandes.

Mallya as independent?

All the three candidates have already filed their nomination papers. It’s the fourth seat that has caused all the hype. The support of two parties is essential for a candidate for the seat. Speculation continued on Sunday that liquor baron Vijay Mallya may file his nomination as an independent candidate on Monday.

However, contradictory statements emerged from the Congress camp on Sunday on fielding the second candidate. Speaking at the sidelines of a function, Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Assembly S Siddaramaiah said the Congress was thinking of fielding its second candidate, while Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily told reporters in Kasargod that the party will support only an independent candidate.

Violation

JD(S) Spokesperson Y S V Datta on Sunday took exception to the chief minister’s plan to inaugurate an e-stamping centre in Belgaum next week.

Datta said it would violate the model code of conduct in force for Legislative Council polls from the graduates and teachers constituencies.

An official complaint will be filed with the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer on Monday.

Number game

First preference votes required by fourth candidate - 45
*  Additional votes with Cong - 29
*  Additional votes with JD(S) - 27
*  Additional votes with BJP  - 26
  

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  • jithin, kerala,pattambi

    Thu, Jun 17 2010

    Dr.Mallya do deserve such a position not only because many other political non political figures in the system dont have those qualities that is demanded but also considering his contributions to the Indian market. Any way this will not be a good practice of bringing in these capitalist powers into the democratic system considering the ideological effect that they can create in the system and it increases the possibility of them misusing the goverment authorities for their illegal activities. Lets hope Dr.Mallya will work with the countries interest.

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  • rami, udupi

    Tue, Jun 08 2010

    Mr. Samson Frank, has made a strange statistics of Mr. Mallya, if he goes on with statistics of politicians like Devegowda and sons, etc. etc. he might have to write a book, if Mallya is given a opportunity to lead he will do wonders, he has class not like these corrupt Gowdas, who want Bangalore to be like a village, Mallya is no doubt a pride a Karnataka, the IPL stands for it, his in the only team which has the maximum number of state players,people dont need mallyas drinks to raise their spirts, they will do it with our without mallya, we cant rate him for his personal problems, he has not hurt anyone like the politicians, you must be having some personal experience which must be hurting you, wish him the very best

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  • Anil, anil

    Wed, Mar 09 2016

    You must be proud of Mr. Mallya and his "class" now.

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  • Lokanath.D, Bantwal/Iran

    Mon, Jun 07 2010

    Mr.Vijaya Mallya's one work is enough to be MP rajya sabha....he has given a employement oppurtunities to many many....many families are earning their daily bread only because of Mallya,I think he is the ideal candidate.

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  • subhash, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 07 2010

    very good mr. mallya, you will not abandon the people who voted you? do some good work for your constituency, you dont have to use ur money istead use government fund can be used, others dont use government fund also because they fill their pockets first, wish u all the best

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  • kvlnsharma, Madhur-Kasargod-Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Jun 07 2010

    I use this opportunity to recall situations where Mr. Mallya succeeded to preserve countries reputation while all Indians were compelled to put their head down due to irresponsible, corrupt and shameless mentality of rulers. Being India is a democratic country, it would not be justifiable to criticise Mr. Mallya against his willingness to become Rajya Sabha member only on the background of the nature of his business. I hope it would not be reasonable to protest against Mr. Mallya until first we boycott all corrupt politicians and personnel. I hope it would wise to recall that Mr. Mallya run his business as permitted by the administration, rulers has not registered charges against him or his business.
    Though he among few who tried and succeeded to get position using personal influence or money power, I would like to point it as loophole of system where rulers kept enough DOORS for manipulation. If society accepting his “BRAND” drinks, and ready to pay for it, how it can be captioned “CRIME” ?. I would like to stress that I don’t try to justify Mr. Mally as “Mr.Clean”, but do not support blind criticism against any personalities who proven success in their business by respecting ruling code. Its our responsibility to elect good candidates to develop health society, if society ready to accept anyone, its just waste of time do discuss about the candidature.

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  • Alexander P Menezes, Karkala/Dubai

    Mon, Jun 07 2010

    This is a true example of, where there is money, there is power. Mr. Mallya may be benefitted personally by becoming the Rajyasabha member, but what was his achivement or contributions to the general public as a rajya sabha member last time.

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  • Manohar Dsouza, Mangalore/Bahrain

    Mon, Jun 07 2010

    Cheers!! To Mr. Vijay Mallya, He is much better than most of the other crap.

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  • Samson Frank, Udupi / Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 07 2010

    Dear Friends,
    Mr. Mallya was also the RS member till 2008 and even during that period he had publicly purchased votes for Rs. 50lacs each (against Ms. Mottama).
    With regard to his service to common man, there is nothing than making all our friends DRINK and fall in the gutter and ruining lives of poor people.
    Also, he is not wealthy with his business, he is wealthy with the LOANS from the BANKS as his DEBT is crossing more than approx. 3000cr (1200cr alone in Kingfisher Airlines).Other than UB all other ventures are a loss making.
    SO, whenever you comment, please understand the whole issue and comment.

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  • sirajuddin k, mysore karnataka

    Tue, Jun 08 2010

    He is AN ASSET to Karnataka . I think all political parties will supportVIJAY MALLYA's  candidture for RS . We require his service for the common people and the nation

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  • ena, mlore/singapore

    Sun, Jun 06 2010

    all the best mr.vijay mallya

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  • Antony Herbert Crasta, Mangalore/Sydney,Australia

    Sun, Jun 06 2010

    Good move. Mr. Vijay Mallya has tons and tons of wealth, and at least, hopefully, he won`t be that hungry for money and corrupt like some other Politicans! good on you Vijay Mallya, and all the best in your forthcoming election. Here`s a real chance for you to serve the common people and the nation as a large.

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA

    Sun, Jun 06 2010

    Mr Mallya is a "EIBBARA JAGALADALLI MOORANAYAVARIGE LAAAAABHA"
    If these tri-paries(CONG-JDS-BJP) not supports with their excess votes of 28/27/26 to Mr Mallaya then wait for a showdown and Mallay will be a certain victor.

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/USA

    Sun, Jun 06 2010

    Folks,

    Mallyamamus "deep pockets" can do wonders, wait and watch!!!

    I am sure he could be a better Rajya Sabha MP than MA Ramswamy(of Kudre Race Horse fame) of JDS....

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