Mangalore: Nalin Kumar files nomination, confident of winning again

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Mar 20: "I have filed my nomination for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections after seeking the blessings of the people of the constituency. In the previous election, people of this constituency blessed me, and I hope they will do so this time too," said BJP candidate from Mangalore constituency Nalin Kumar Kateel.

He was addressing the media after filing his nomination at DC office here on Thursday March 20.

"In the last Lok Sabha elections I won by a margin of 40,000 votes. This time I am confident securing a greater majority of votes. Modi wave is everywhere. This election is between nationalists and pseudo nationalists," he said.

When reporters asked if there was any reason for BJP not to take out a procession when filing nomination, he said, "Examinations are going on in schools and colleges, and we do not want to create disturbance or traffic inconvenience to students or the general public. After our victory we will hold grand celebrations."

He added that already two rounds of campaigning have been completed in Dakshina Kannada constituency.

"Elections are like exams. Sometimes they are easy and sometimes tough. This election is tough as well as easy," he said.

He also asserted that there is no dissatisfaction among the party workers. "It is a rumour spread by the opponents. People know the service I have rendered for the past 5 years."

Prathap Simha Nayak, Monappa Bhandary, S Angara, Rukmayya Poojary were present during filing of the nomination.

DC A B Ibrahim accepted the nomination, in the presence of ADC Sadashiva Prabhu, and observer Shanteshwara Swamy.

Asset details

Nalin Kumar while filing his nomination declared in his affidavit that he has total income of Rs 3,90,760, while his wife Shreedevi N Shetty has an income of Rs 6,36,290.

In the affidavit he also declared that he has movable assets of Rs 5, 37,412.98 and his wife possesses movable assets worth Rs 45,69,367.44.

He also has immovable property worth Rs 6 lac, he stated in the affidavit.

He possess Rs 30,000 in hard case, while his wife has Rs 15,000. He has total deposits of Rs 3,20,412.90 in various banks and his wife Shreedevi has Rs 62,367.44 in various bank accounts. He has invested Rs 90,000 in life insurance policies in his as well as his wife's name.

Nalin Kumar Kateel owns a Maruti Alto car worth Rs 1.20 lac and a Doosan hydrolic excavator worth Rs 15.5 lac, at current market price. He also owns 20 grams of gold and 600 gram silver total worth of Rs 92,000; and his wife owns 950 grams of gold worth Rs 26.6 lac, 200 grams of silver worth Rs 12,000, and electronics and furniture, all of them together worth Rs 28.22 lac. Moreover, 20 grams of gold worth Rs 56,000 are listed against each of his two daughters.

His wife also owns a 1,474 sq ft flat valued at Rs 5,89,600.

His wife has a loan of Rs 14,93,367, while Nalin Kumar has none. He owns an agriculture land in Puttur with market value of 6 lac.

Nalin Kumar Kateel completed SSLC from St Philomina High School, Puttur in 1983.

BJP election office inaugurated

The BJP election office located near Bunts Hostel here was inaugurated on Thursday March 20.

The office was inaugurated by BJP candidate Nalin Kumar Kateel along with other leaders of BJP with the traditional lighting of the lamp.

A formal stage programme was also held on the occasion. Nalin Kumar Kateel, leaders Sulochana G K Bhat, Lalaji R Mendon, Gangadhar Gowda, Capt Ganesh Karnik, Monappa Bhandary, Pratap Simha Nayak, Rukhmaya Poojary, Yogish Bhat and others were present on the dais.

Speaking on the occasion, Rukmayya Poojary said, "It is evident with all the smiles and happiness around us today that we will win the forthcoming elections. Supporters gathered in huge numbers during BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's recent visit to Mangalore; that itself was an indication of BJP's victory and people's nod for Modi as the next PM."

"People have already chosen Modi as their next PM and NDA will win around 300 seats in the general elections. The UPA has completely failed in its administration especially with regard to national security and in various other ways. If the UPA does come to power, the country is sure to witness a downfall in the future," he said.

"Nalin Kumar Kateel currently secures the second place in terms of funds utilization and the fact that he has been chosen to contest is an added advantage to our party. He will definitely win. There are also chances that he will be chosen as a union minister in the future," he added.

"The opposition candidate is a veteran leader and I respect him on personally, but we will not tolerate any ill speaking against anyone, and especially against Modi. Religion, caste and party are not important but we must vote for the development of the nation and make Modi as the next PM," he urged.

Addressing the gathering, candidate Nalin Kumar Kateel requested for blessings from all the people gathered prior to filing his nomination.

"We have to win and Modi has to become the next PM," he declared.