Udupi: Gopal Poojary Resigns as Cong Dist President, to Contest from Byndoor
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SM)
Udupi, Jan 11: The regional politicians seem to be steadily switching on to election mode. Stating clearly his intention to contest from Byndoor constituency in the upcoming assembly elections, Gopal Poojary has announced his resignation from the post of Congress Udupi district president.
Speaking to daijiworld Gopal Poojary said that he took the decision after holding discussions with Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes.
"The party does not allow a person to hold two posts simultaneously. Oscar Fernandes guided me in the matter and hence I have given my resignation as per his advice," he said.
"As the district president, I have to be in control of five constituencies, which is a difficult task. It was my desire to contest from Byndoor constituency and I am the only person from Congress who would be nominated from here. I am getting ready for the elections, and for campaigning, I need to be free from the political responsibilities of district president. Thereby, I took the decision last week," he said.
"I will continue to be district president till my resignation is accepted by the party high command. It should happen within a week," he said, adding that he has handed over his resignation papers to KPCC president Dr Parameshwar.