Udupi: Wasn't interested in politics, joined BJP out of pressure, says Nalin Kumar Kateel


Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Jul 25: MP and BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel on Sunday July 24 said that he was never interested in politics but joined the BJP out of pressure.

He was addressing 'Hadilu Bhoomi Krishi Abhiyan' agricultural programme organized by Kedaraothana Trust, at Sannakkibettu in Parkala, Manipal here.

"I never found happiness in politics. I was not interested at the time. But because of pressure from senior leaders of the party and Sangh, I joined the (BJP) party. I really wanted to become a farmer. However, luck was on my side and I entered politics. The central government is giving more priority to the development of agriculture by introducing various schemes and programmes for farmers. People should make use of the opportunities," Nalin said.

"India has two legacies - Krushi (agriculture) and Rishi (sage or spirtuality). We worship nature as a God. We believe and worship God in stones, soil, trees and water as 'theertha'. This is seen only in India. India’s farmers never did agriculture for profit or from any business point of view. They have an emotional connection with it," he added.

Kateel got into the slushy field, planted paddy saplings and drove the tractor accompanied by MLA Raghupati Bhat.

"Krishi and Rishi are the basis of our society and our ancestors had believed in them. MLA Bhat is solidifying the bond between Krishna and Balarama. Balarama is known for farming. Our education system was changed by Lord Macaulay, but it did not change the 'Gurukula' system of our Indian education. There is an agriculture background for Bhutaradhane and Nagaradhane. Farming is behind in all folklores.

"I too come from an agricultural background. There are lots of fallow lands in Mangaluru taluk, which have been barren from many years because of unavailability of labourers. People stepped back after calculating profit and loss, but today farming is a profitable field; and the yield can be improved by experiments. Farmers can make profit by growing supplementary crops. I urge people not to let their lands lie barren," he said, adding, "Educated youths are taking up agriculture as a way of life and they have realized that it is permanent,

Appreciating Raghupathi Bhat's hard work, Nalin said, "MLA Bhat has created a revolution in farming. His works will always be recorded in the annals of history."

Pro Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, H S Ballal said, "Youth are not showing much interest in agricultural activities. There is a need to encourage and create awareness among the young generation. About 70% of the population live in rural areas. Hence, everyone must work together in order to save our agricultural practices."

MLA Raghupathi Bhat addressing the gathering said, "We will launch a brand of 'kaje akki' (rice) at a big market. We will create a market just like those in Dubai. I want to see farming being done in all barren lands within the next five years. I am very happy that youths and students have joined hands with our work."

MLA of Kaup constituency Lalaji R Mendon, president of Coastal Development Authority Mattaru Ratnakar Hegde, BJP district president of Dakshina Kannada Sudarshan, National Women's Commission member Shyamala Kundar, president Udupi municipal council Sumitra R Nayak, and town BJP president Mahesh Takoor, along with members of Kedarothana Trust and councilors Manjunath Manipal, Vijayalakshmi, Kalpana and others were present.


Nalin launches tirade against Siddaramaiah over Dalit CM issue

Giving his reaction on the matter of making Dalit as CM of Karnataka, state BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel told reporters here, “Whole Karnataka knows about Siddaramaiah. He came into prominence through Ahinda protest and was made CM. What is wrong in that? Once he became CM, he forgot Ahinda. What he did for the backward classes? When the matter of making Dalit as a CM came for discussion, he closed it down.

“In order to become CM, Siddaramaiah defeated Dr Parameshwar, who had worked day and night for the party. He has the history of getting Mallikarjuna Kharge defeated. How correct it is for Siddaramaiah to mention those names now?

“BJP is in power for some years now. Congress was there since many decades. When Vajpayee was the PM, a Muslim was made as the president of the country. Now Modi is the PM and he made a Dalit as the president of India. CM Yediyurappa nominated Dalit Govinda Karajola as the DCM. Narayana Swamy was made union minister. So BJP has given justice to the Dalits. There are 30% SC/ST ministers in the union cabinet. Let the Congress say what they have done for Dalits.”

To the query on the suitability of the time of change of CM in the state, Nalin said, “All MLAs and ministers are asked to be in their own constituencies and work towards flood relief. CM Yediyurappa is doing aerial survey since two days and pacifying the affected public. I do not know about CM change and do not have any information. The matter of audio that is said to be of mine is being investigated.”

 

 

  

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  • rahulraj, kadri

    Mon, Jul 26 2021

    tommorow he will go to Filmfare awards....and will say "I was interested to become a film actor"...!!

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  • J o colaco, Vamanjoor

    Mon, Jul 26 2021

    ಕಂಡದ ಬೇಲೇ ಞರೆಗ ಸರಿ ಅತು

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Mon, Jul 26 2021

    "If I was not in politics today, I would have been selling sand for Rs 2000 per load & people of Mangaluru would have been enjoying world class infrastructure, bridges, fly overs, underpasses etc.... Yereglaa panodchi, next time-laa yaan ulle... budpuji... poora namma kaitte undu...!"

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  • Karuna, Bengaluru

    Mon, Jul 26 2021

    Two questions to all readers who have commented here. 1. You are all from Dakshina Kannada that is Mangalore and Udupi. People from this region are considered to be highly literate and brilliant. If so how did you elect Nalini twice, if you were brilliant than such should not have voted back, but he has won. Why is it? Reason villagers who do not read these web pages have immensely benefited out of the policies of party to which Nalin belongs and secondly I feel accesable to common man sa

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  • AJ, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha...Yepa sudharnu marre ee jana ? Poinalpa poora popat ye apunu...

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  • Shekhar Umesh Shetty, Namma Kudla

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Nalina, don't list out appointments that were made due to political calculations or compulsions. If you or BJP/RSS is really concerned about dalits, let he be head of RSS instead of Bhagwat. Appoint dalit priests in brahmin temples, start from carstreet and Udupi temples if you have guts! How many minorities MPs and MLAS are there from your party?

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  • Anilkumar, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    With all this bla bla, he has admitted one thing for sure that he is not fit for politics. Let him go back to farming, who is stopping him? IIN fact many will welcome his quitting.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    "However, luck was on my side and I entered politics"...Yes Mr. Nalin Kumar Kateel, always the luck on their side "Only for the politicians"...not the common populace. To quit this crooked politics...how long it takes if you wish.....Just two lines of letter (Which can be drafted by me for free" and a signature of yours.....!!!!!!????

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  • Pram, Mangalore/ Kapikad

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Not a fit leader, only survived because of hatred. If case people realized that they were fooled then you will have no place in DK , remember nothing is permanent, evil will pass the beautiful old days of love will be back soon...., You have not done anything good for our city , just spread hatred . The pride of Mangalore were stolen :- 1. Profitable Vijaya Bank was merged to Loss maker Bank of Boroda in Gujus Name. 2. Mangalore Airport was Given to Adani again a Guju Name..,

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  • Ajay, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Our Pumpwell flyover could've been built properly if he didn't enter politics. Unluckily he entered politics.

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  • Harsha, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Then you should quit now so that the people of dk especially people from mangalore can actually see some real development by some other able mp the only achievement in your political career is the pump well flyover shame on you. But erene durudu dala prajena ijji erge vote korpuna enklege marle

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  • Michael, Brahmavara

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    In farmers rally, he wants to be a farmer, Doctors Rally, Lawyers rally, Auto Rickshaw drivers rally, bar dancers rally and there are so many more to attend.

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  • Anand R, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Pumpwell is the evidence

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  • anthony, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Naveen Kateel realises that he has no future in the BJP and so this late realisation.

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  • Greeshma, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Hmmm... One should always go by their interest then falling into pressure.. It's obvious one can't perform well when he isn't interested in what he does.. incompetence comes with lack of interest... I must watch 3 idiots movie

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  • vishnu bhat, bangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    what a true soldier! if his seniors ask him to jump out of a window, Nalin Kumar Kateel will promptly do so!

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    now also u r issuing political statements as per da pressures of rss.

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  • Dr. Haneef Shabab, Bhatkal

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    It would have been a service to the Society if you had gone according to your INTEREST and not INDULGED into POLITICS !

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  • Sameer, Riyadh

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    "We will create a market just like those in Dubai."............Now H.H Sheikh Mohammed has a bigger challenge and competition....

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  • Satish, Dubai

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Yes, Market in Santhekatte and with hyperloop connectivity. Raghupathi Bhatre....Please stop fooling people. This is why BJP is called jumla party.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    These are all nothing but dombaratas to divert attention from core issues affecting the region and people. One side people are crying and suffering from the floods loosing everything they had and here all vadhyas and melas just to celebrate the simple paddy implantation. Misplaced priorities.......!!!!

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    ಡೆನ್ನಾ ಡೆನ್ನಾ ಡೆನ್ನಾನಾ ........ ಅಂಗಾರಣ್ಣನ ಖಂಡಾನ..... sub kuch vote keliye....

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  • Paul, Mangalore / ksnkanady

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Mr.Kateel, No one is been forced for anything If your decession is strong & you have good will power nobody can't do anything to.you. Anyway you have enjoyed the facilities given by your so called B. Jumla party . Next you have made good money,You even run a rconstruction company in you relatives name . Now your target to get Highway road tenders Last you have still time to quit ..Anytime you can say bye Bye to B.J.P. I thnk so centrel will be happy . All.,I mean all.these politicians are liers . They can change thier colors, statements anyhow they want . Let it be any party ...

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  • prasad, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    exactly right, construction of flats, roads, etc. Matha developers and agraja builders is the company name, new story is its not his voice. As our leader Mr. ramanath rai said no experts in Mangalore can do mimicry of nalin Kumar smile, that dirty smile is one and only nalin. now no one is talking about audio case.

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  • prasad, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    exactly right, construction of flats, roads, etc. Matha developers and agraja builders is the company name, new story is its not his voice. As our leader Mr. ramanath rai said no experts in Mangalore can do mimicry of nalin Kumar smile, that dirty smile is one and only nalin. now no one is talking about audio case.

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  • Rehna, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Yes you are right. Its Mogorkody construction.

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Tomorrow he will go to some other field (profession) and say I was interested in it but forced into politics.

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  • WALTER SEQUEIRA, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Very soon you will become Former to Farmer

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  • Ajja, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Great! Hope your dreams comes true specially 15 dollar vs rupee!

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  • kateel pai, vitla

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    itthe panpina maryare, ithhela kasbu badalpali :)

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  • PRAVEEN HEGDE, MANGALORE

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    IT WAS A POLITICAL LUCK OF NALIN KUMAR WHEN HE CONTESTED FIRST TIME. THE BJP TICKET WAS ALLOTED TO NAGARAJ SHETTY.BUT SHETTY DONT HAVE THE GUTS TO FACE POOJARY . BJP HAS NO CADIDATE AGAINST POOJARY. AND THAT TIME NALIN WAS PANCHAYATH/ THALUK LEVEL CANDIDATE . NO SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS AVAILABLE TO FIGHT AGAINST POOJARY AND FINALLY BJP FED UP AND GIVEN THE TICKET TO NALIN KUMAR. HIS LUCK WAS FAVOURING AND HE WON THE ELECTION. 90 % POOJARYS VOTED AGAINST JANARDANA POOJARY. NALIN IS NITHER A GOOD POLITIAN NOR GOOD SPEAKER.

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  • rk, Kadri

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    It's still not too late, give up your position to some deserving person and become a farmer :)

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  • Agnes, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Still these politicians keep harping dalit dalit dalit. When will casteism end.

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  • Altaf Sheikh, Kulshekar, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Jeevan, Kudla, Has anyone to tell u and pay taxes!!!! What ever, I pay Taxes and am a citizen of My India!!!

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  • Jamal, Mangalore/UAE

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Is you family happy with what you are doing?

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  • Stan, Udupi

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Red carpet to poor farmer!

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Nice photo's ....... ಡೆನ್ನಾ ಡೆನ್ನಾ ಡೆನ್ನಾನಾ ...

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    No social distancing and so many without masks.

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    case similar to Rahul Gandhi's case... that is why some similarity between the two...

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  • Kumara, Udupi

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    People nowadays give statement according to the stage step up.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    They are celebrating as if Sonia Gandhi has Joined ...

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  • Jason Dias, Niddodi/Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    What is there to celebrate even if Sonia Gandhi joins somewhere ???

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  • Prashanth, Badiadka

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    So it is the family's fault.... That the district is suffering from 15 years

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  • Altaf Sheikh, Kulshekar, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Ohh!!! Accha!!! So only ur contribution is Zero to DK!!!!

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Sun, Jul 25 2021

    Forget others contribution, are you paying income tax honestly or only enjoying govt schemes....

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