Mangalore: Congress primary - Three candidates in race for coveted ticket


Mangalore: Congress primary - Three candidates in race for coveted ticket
 
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Feb 28: Three candidates from Congress on Friday February 28 filed their nominations for the internal election or primary that would decide on who would fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mangalore with Congress ticket.

The three candidates are veteran Congress leader Janardhan Poojary, new entrant Harsha Moily and businessman U Kanachur Monu.

They submitted their nominations to the Lok Sabha returning officers Preniel Nair and Pramod Kumar.

U K Monu, who was the first to file the nomination, told media persons, "I am cent percent confident of winning the internal election. There is no question of losing. The Congress party has provided us an opportunity to participate in the election and I have made use of it."

Asked why there was confusion over Lok Sabha candidate in the Congress party, he said, "Confusion will be there till March 9 when the results are declared. But whoever wins, we will support him wholeheartedly and defeat BJP."

Janardhan Poojary who was next in line to file his nomination said, "I came to file my nomination today with the blessings of the people. I have full confidence that people will choose me, as they know how I have served them and the party and responded to people's problems."

He added, "It is responsibility of Congress members to choose the right leader for the constituency. They have an opportunity to vote, and hence they should consider their choice thoroughly, think over it and then vote for the person who they feel would win the Lok Sabha election. This process is taking place not just in Mangalore but in 16 constitencies across the country."

Harsha Moily, son of union minister Dr M Veerappa Moily was the last to file the nomination. Speaking to the media later, he said, "I have met all members of taluk panchayat, zilla panchayat, Youth Congress and block Congress committees, and held meetings with them. There is no reason why I cannot participate in the election as a candidate.

"I am confident of getting votes and winning the election," he added.

Asked to comment on the controversial Yettinahole project, he said, "The project poses no problem to the coast. It is a drinking water project, but we need to clarify this to the people. It should not be politicized as it is just a project to provide drinking water."

On the bandh called for March 3 over the Yettinahole issue, he said, "It is the people who will face problems because of the bandh."

Regarding the general feeling that he was not familiar with party workers being a new face in the Congress, he said, "I have been attending party meetings for the last four months and talking to people. Even my father (Veerappa Moily) is from here and has worked a lot for this region. Hence I am confident that people will surely vote for me."

The final list of candidates will be displayed in DCC office on March 2. The internal election will be held on March 9 and the results will be declared the same day.

  

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    There are many Pseudos here...& they could have tried their luck.
    Warming up exercises till LS election

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  • David, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    IF Like you Every person will think then our Mangalore will Improve keep it up. Harsh may be spending too much money Behind this election, Most of the people will easily make money from Harsh

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  • Prakas, Kundapur/KSA

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Instead of spoiling......, i think Harsha can wait for the Next Term.

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  • Abdul, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ANY CONGRESS LEADERS READING THIS.
    If Harsha Moily gets the Congress Ticket, my vote will either go to Aam Admi Party or "None Of the Above"(NOTA) option.
    What has his father, Mr.Veerappa Moily done to our Mangalore being in power and being closest to the Gandhi family? I give my 100% support Shri Janardhan Poojaryji.

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  • Bharath Kumar, Mangalore / Dubai

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Enough of 20 plus years of BJP's useless MP's in Mangalore, time to choose a Young, Educated Dynamic Leader...HARSHA MOILY is the right candidate.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Sun raha hai naa thoo...
    Ro rahe hai ham.......

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  • Jacob Mendonsa, bangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Why we need same old faces again & again in the Parliament at the age of 72 years.Last time he lost the election.Again, why we need Politician's children,their grandchildren & in-laws to contest elections.We should never support these people.Don't we have young,qualified,honest young men & ladies in Mangalore to contest elections.I strongly believe that we need new faces to change our political system.

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    A Last blow to Janardhan Poojary by none other than his Friendly rival Moily I mean VEERAPPAN MOILY.

    Picture swalpa Noda...
    Iddare Shashidara Mada..
    Harshage bembala Boda...
    Jannu ge bembala needa..
    Hodiri naalku Soda....

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  • Prasanna, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    I think moily is the best candidate. cause he is youngster like Rahul. we want youngsters to power nation.

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  • Jai Congress. , Nama Kudla

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Harsha Moily is Young and Dynamic. We should support him, Also RahulGandhi ji has said that Congress will field Young candidates for the elections. My Support is to Harsha if he is contesting. Vote padere ponaga Harsha Moily n Marapade. Marapade Anna Marapade Harsha Moily Marapade.

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  • ASHOK SHETTY, KANDAVAR,KUNDAPUR

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Mr H moily saying that his father did great work for coastal.Look at his Karkal city road that tells everything.who is harsh to tell about nethravathi project...?first he should contest panchayth election thaN go FOR MP

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  • Amin, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    JP sir used to praise Sonia and rahul during all his speech now what happened ..? Indeed, this is an insult for JP, let him contest independently, he is a perfect candidate without party support

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  • sachin, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Anyone who supports the diversion of Nethravathi river ( the lifeline of Mangalore ) should not be supported. This is across all political lines.

    If we support such politicians, then we call on wrath on ourself. This issue seems trivial at this point. But on a long run Mangalore city will suffer if Nethravathi river water is diverted from its original course. Please do not support such politicians who favor this.

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  • D.Praveen Anand, Mulki

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    If this time congress ticket goes to other than honest and able B.Janardhan poojary it is really a blessing in disguise to the opponent, he can sit at home and get elected without any problem and expense...

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  • Anand, karkala

    Sat, Mar 01 2014


    It is good that 3 candidates are in frey for i seat in Mangalore. The supporters of 2 other losers will vote BJP.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    As per the information I have from reliable sources, Rahul Gandhi is in favour of HARSH MOILY. But he can't announce it openly since senior leader Poojary will get humiliated. Hence, they will announce this result through this INTERNAL ELECTION. But London man failed to understand this and says this is democratic process.

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  • Rohith shetty, hebri/London

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Dinesh, where did you hear about that? Nagpur intelligence?..As i already told you it doesn't work like that in Congress..In BJP things get decided either in Nagpur, Keshava Krupa or Kalladka…Congress values social justice & democratic values..

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  • reshma, mjangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    I feel J R Lobo is the best person who can develop mangalore to a great extent. Harsha moily will spoil chance of Congress winning in Mangalore.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Now a person from Bangalore comes to Mangalore and says I am Mangalorean, I want ticket.

    If this continues, 2moro a corruption supporter from London will come here and demand a ticket from congress.

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  • William Rodrigues, Milagres, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    How about Mr J.R.Lobo ?
    He will be the best candidate.
    Your opinion please.....

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  • sanath shetty, managalore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    mr william ,he has not been understood by people till now.let him work as mla for 5 years.based on his works and commitment towards people they will judge him.

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  • Lobo AG, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Leave JRL for the time being. He should tell his supporters "Do not disturb me". We want him for the benefit of Mangalore as he has a good rapport with the CM and he will see to it that all the projects undertaken by him are completed in record time.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    How power hungry persons can become so vulnerable and selfish in spite of having all the necessities of life in the field
    of serving people.
    Scriptures quoting can never go wrong "most humble amongst you will be the greatest"
    So most humble and best servant of the people should be the criteria to give ticket.

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  • jeetendra hegde, mumbai

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Hello mangloreans congressmen...please bring someone ,smart and educated guy than these three faces,,,,.

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  • DINESH SHETTY, PADUBIDRI/DUBAI

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Mr.Vijay Kumar Shetty is the best
    candidate for Mangalore.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    BJP guys are not even interested in contesting because they know the OUTCOME...

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman /Washington,DC

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Jossey,

    You contest with your Original symbol...you are better than at least two of them...

    ...JH...

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  • G.Z.T. Kunte., Udupi

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    ನಾಲ್ಕನೇಯ ಫೋಟೋ ನೋಡಿ. ಹರ್ಷ ಮೊಯಿಲಿ ಕೇವಲ ಕೂದಲಿಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲ ಮುಖಕ್ಕೂ ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಹಚ್ಚಿಕೊಂಡು ಅಭ್ಯಂಜನ ಸ್ನಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊರಟಂತಿದೆ. ಆಯ್ಲಿ ಮೊಯ್ಲಿ ಎಂಬ ಹೆಸರು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿರುವಂತಿದೆ

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  • Sir Lancelot, Manglore

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    It's a right time to give a ticket to Mr. Janardhan Poojary, a honest, loyal non communal and good politician.
    H.Moily let him campaign for his father at Chickballapura.

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  • Francis(Joe) Martis, Barkur/USA

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    I have little or no knowledge with Politics in & around Mangalore. All that I know Janardhan Poojari has done a lot good to the common man and to the Society. People have confidence on him. In my opinion, he is the Man. It is a big question what an unknown stranger can do to the society. Mr. Poojari, my best wishes.

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  • Naveen, Netakere

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Nobody knows U.Kanachur Monu, all knows Harsha Moily bec of his father, J.Poojary foot print in Mangalore for few decades, hence Poojary is the best of out of lot. However, this election is divided Cong in Mangalore, due to infighting this constituency is gifted to BJP by Cong

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  • DS, UAE

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Because of the Congress rift between the candidates , It seems Mr. Nalin Kumar is going to be a lucky winner again

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  • Shanti , mlore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Better than kalladka remote control, we don't know what will happen to the candidate next time.....

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  • Abdul Khader Kukkaje, Mangalore/ Abudhabi

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    These are the unwanted struggle to the congress.....because all of these losers only and winning candidate is BJP only. but three of these candidates also have the full confidence of winning in this internal election, but not in the next public election....
    But from the BJP if any kind of weak candidate is contesting, he also can defeat the congress.
    Here in congress out of this 3 poojary only the able candidate to contest, but not for winning....he is able to contest because he was MP so,he is the ex MP, Ex Minister,Politically educated,experienced,a senior party leader and professionally Lawyer...etc...etc... but he is not a winning candidate because already
    he defeated 3 times and first of all he is not able to get the votes of his own community if he is getting 50% of billava's vote he will win but he is not able to get..it...others 2 of contested in internal 1 is money power another 1 is political power the political powered person is totally new...most of the people saw his face now only. another person also there are many difficulties to win. because...

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  • Sudheer, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    What a party & what a candidates, election before election? Pity on congis.

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  • daniel, chennai

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    People are so hungry for power that they are going for internal election.Clearly instances like these indicate politics is for just name and fame.... but not for better of mankind..

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  • j.anata, Mangalore/ Bangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    This is a new low in democracy! Pathetic to see a veteran leader like Poojary undergo such an ordeal

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  • samuel sadanand, balmatta/kuwait

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    if harsha moily gets the ticket there is no need to wait for the Loksabha election results.

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  • Ramakrishna. K. , Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Just like Papa Moily the Bachcha Moily also seems to be very oily. Harsha is also very slippery and gives evasive answers regarding Yettinahole project.

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  • Sudhir, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    i thought congi party will divide into 2 groups nope seems to be its 3 groups very soon...waiting for congress new drama,it will start very soon...all are welcomed!!

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  • francis, udupi

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Harsha Moily don't tell your father has worked a lot for this region,in fact he is a a thief who raped this region and now you have come.
    so pathetic is your situation....
    I had been an ardent congress supporter,but alas, when people like you and your father is given congress tickets,then i say your high commands should be thrown out.
    What do you say people of Udupi/chicmangalore.

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  • David, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Harsh looks like happy now, Mangalore voters will teach him if he wins internal elections... only poojaree is the best candidate to improve Mangalore and making the unit of congress workers, Moily is looking only his benefits he is number one selfish all should support BJP (B J Poojaree...)Jai Ho BJP...(B J Poojaree)

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / KSA

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Harsha Moily will win this internal Congress election for sure. All know how...!!

    One way it is good... How many times you want to humiliate Poojari in front of BJP candidates? Also, when there is all chance for BJP to win in the center, there is no point in choosing Congress in Mangalore, by keeping development of Mangalore in picture.

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  • Avinash Salian, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Let us elect Mr. Harsha Moily son of Veerappa Moily, so that he can divert other rivers from Mangalore to Chikabalapur...

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  • Hindustani, Manipal/Dubai

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    In case the match is tied or cancelled....then luckiest person u.k.monu would win and remaining two,the young and old..work for his victory.

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  • Ganesh, Udupi

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    There are three people are in ticket race , what are their social achievements ? If someone has money and power and can buy ticket , but ticket should be distributed based on the what good they have done for the society rather party loyal worker

    I think among three poojary is best

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman / Washington,DC

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    I absolutely agree.

    ...JH...

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    What if the match is tie or cancelled due to rain ?

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  • Rohith Shetty, London, Hebri

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    They don't play an indoor match in Kalladka..

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Rohith

    Agreed, they will play outdoor match in KASHMIRA VALLEY.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Congress uses Democracy
    BJP's FEKU uses agency...

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    I thought even Joslyn, Jossey, Joseph, Rohith, Prem, Declan would contest this election. Finally, only 3? Surprised.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Ultimately BJP will win..

    JDS will finish second...

    Congress will be in 3rd position...

    Please read today Prajavani paper. Mangalore congress unit is completely divided. For this internal election they started wooing voters with money.

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  • Rohith Shetty, London, Hebri

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Don't worry...that is how democratic parties function..the only party which can do social justice is Congress...i somehow feel that you will change after May...welcome home,Dinesh...

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Rohith Shetty, London, Hebri

    If this is the democratic way, why can't your party hold internal elections for all 572 places?

    Seems you are very frustrated thinking the future of your party.

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  • Rohith Shetty, London, Hebri

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Congress always had this process except that this time it is more formal. Can you think about someone like Siddaramaiah becoming CM in BJP without wearing RSS suite?

    5 years ago, it looked like so but nothing happened. In the end right extremists asked the PM in waiting to retire. This time it's someone who had a cruel past, so I am sure people will never elect him..

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Rohith,

    Can you imagine someone like SIDDU becoming CM of state without falling to the feet of UNEDUCATED, CRUEL FEKU GANDHIS?

    Your fear is such that you can't accept the truth. When world is going forward with new ideas and thoughts, you want to stick on to your same old principle DIVIDE and RULE. Don't look at the past, see the future. Look 5 years ahead. If 5 years back something has happened, it does not mean it will repeat now. Be realistic.

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman / Washington,DC

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    People,

    Tejomaya's mustache looks like perfect triangle...it reminded me of my Geometry class...Tejomaya has best teeth's amongst politicians of DK next only to Saddu...

    When Poojary was minister, this fellow was in the front row in the Mangalore Circuit House,,, what magic Moily has done on him Mr Nitin Poojary???

    ...JH...

    ...JH...

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  • Nithin Poojary, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Mr.Langoolacharya
    Tejomaya was sidelined by Mr.Poojary in mid 80's itself because of one loan mela incident...

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  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Just waste of time...
    It's now become confident BJP is going to win majority seats in Karnataka..
    Better all three candidates go for there old profession ploughing in the field..by which they able to preserve there land for there kins.

    dono jahaan ki bhent chadha di maine raah men teri
    apane badan ki khaaq mila di maine aah men teri
    ab to chali aa is paar...

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    My sympathies are with Mr.Poojary.Whole system envisaged as"internal election" is nothing but an insult for veteran like Poojary.In opinion, he should not have participated in the election for ion of candidature for MP election.
    It is better if he resigns from Congress party in protest for an indecent way of ion.Congress party is making Mr.Poojary a 'bali ka bakra'......

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Harsha is happy, but people of coast will teach him a lesson for being the son of a M-oily who destroyed peoples lives by Nethravathi diversion project.
    Should he win the seat as Congress candidate, the opposition will have a cake walk, though Sadananda Gowda was the one who initiated this reckless project.

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