Mangalore: Rai hits back at BJP: 'Utilizing MP fund is not an achievement'


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SHS)

Mangalore, Apr 3: Minister for forest, environment and ecology and district incharge B Ramanth Rai on Thursday April 3 hit back at the BJP, particularly its Lok Sabha candidate Nalin Kumar Kateel and said that utilizing the MP fund cannot be considered as an achievement.

Addressing a press meet at the Congress election office on Thursday, he launched a counter-attack at the BJP for alleging that he sleeps in every Assembly session, and said, "I might have dozed off in the Assembly due to my hectic schedule, but never slept."

Raking up the blue film incident wherein three BJP ministers were caught watching porn in the Assembly in 2012, he quipped that he has not watched any obscene videos in the Assembly like his predecessors.

Referring to the CD of Nalin Kumar speaking in the parliament released by the BJP in response to his challenge, Rai said, "I do not believe in the authenticity of the CDs released by the BJP. News of Nalin Kumar speaking in the parliament never appeared in any print or electronic media."

When asked about Nalin securing 24th rank as a member of the parliament, he said, "Such ranks can be given to anyone. Apart from using the MP fund his achievement in the district was zero. Any MP across the nation can avail the fund but the time and way of spending it may differ."

On the disturbing incident that took place recently at Kodikere wherein Congress woman corporator Pratibha Kulai was allegedly harassed during campaigning, he said, "BJP has stooped too low and is poisoning the society by disrupting law and order. Pratibha Kulai is innocent. She was threatened by a group of criminals from Kodikere. We will take necessary action to catch hold of the culprits and put them behind the bars."

When press persons questioned that whether the Congress party was just giving assurances about arrests without actually taking action, he said law will take its due course and all steps would be taken on the part of the government to curb anti-social elements.

Ramanath Rai also said there would be slight change in the timing of the arrival of AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi in Mangalore on April 4. He would address the rally at 5 pm at Nehru Maidan and not at 4 pm as earlier announced.

MLA Mohiuddin Bava, who attended the press meet rubbished the allegations leveled against him by former minister Krishna Palemar of favouring his relatives in awarding a contract for road work. He clarified, "There is no conflict of interest in my relatives getting the contract. Sharif Constructions was established even before I became the MLA and the contract was given after completing all the procedures."

 

  

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  • vittal poojary, Muniyal/Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 04 2014

    Mr Kiran,have visited north India?when Mr.Vajpayee and Mr.Khanduri strated golden quadrileteral high there were many banners were put by BJP but as soon as Congress govt came first thing was done to remove that banners and put Sonia gandhi's,Is this is democracy?the high ways still not completed even in our districts,plase be realistic in comments,BJP has enough money for publishing everbody donating and working free for the nation building ,BJP never follow the congress method for fund collection

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  • kiran, mangalore

    Fri, Apr 04 2014

    These BJP people really know how to utilize thier MP/MLA funds.
    Nalin did it for Modi's banner's flexes, T-shirts, Chai pe charch programms NAMO Brigade, They really know how to spend money. They did the India shining campaign, Now they are doing MODI for PM candidate campaign which might have cost them huge. So nalin was successful to spend all MP funds for that.
    They also know to do resort Politics successfully. spent CM fund on that. IF MODI becomes PM you see how will he spend
    Congress people please learn from them how to spend.

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  • CA Satish Shetty, Kinnigoli Mumbai

    Fri, Apr 04 2014

    Mr.Rai,your congress MP have used only 30% of the fund and the balance amount is given to Sonia who in turn taken this money out of the country.We are the losers.Mr.Rai,think about the nation.Learn from Modiji,"India First".

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru/ Bengaluru

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Actually the entire team that is sitting with Rai for the Press Meet should be sweating it out in the sun in the field canvassing for votes...But rather surprised that every day without fail, our Congress men think that big army press meets are the order of the day! Please understand that every vote is critical or have you become so very confident of victory already?

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Nalin's capacity, capital and certificate r that.....110 volt !!!how can we expect 220 volt?

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  • Ceraj, Bejai, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    BJP vs Congress Heavyweight Championship

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  • Tony Pinto, Manglore - Dubai

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    First Please wake him up!!!!!!! even one reporter after seeing Rai started opening his mouth, he also felt sleepy..................lol

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  • amarnath, Bantwal

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    It is a good time to RAi to retire, so he can free to watch how their MPs are utilizing fund for public,as now they are using fund for personal

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  • Bhaskar Acharya, Shirva

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Yes, for congress eating MP fund is achievement!

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  • P.S. Rao, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    You Congress Netas are very good in raising a finger at others ! But, remember other four fingers are pointing at you !! If you think, BJP is overactive , then you over lazy. Because, you have done nothing in Karnataka ever since you came to power! Nalin Kumar Kateel has done a good job as a MP. If you are not prepared to accept it, then it is your problem!!!

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  • Koti , Udupi

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Janakulu daye Raikulna Nidretha bethadi burderind gottapuje. Aar Kaad{Forest}the manthri. Rathre kaad katanda pagelag nidre barpuja. Bashe dantinakulu. Raikule yeer jeppule, kann matra open uppad. Bakida tuvonga.

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  • sid, mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    utilizing MP fund is no achievement correct . Finding unique ways to scam the money is a dong congi achievement which they have done PH.D all are doctorates in this

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Spending money is no big achievement - A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted...

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  • Praveen, Manchi

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Utilizing tax payers money is achievement. Appeasement is achievement. Sleeping is achievement. Forest burning is achievement. Spreading lie is achievement for Rai and his so called secular dongi congi.

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  • vittal Poojary, Muniyal/mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Dear Mr.Rai
    Pl instead of appreciating Mr.Nalin kumar who did a good job of utilizing MP fund who are criticizing?what you did for Bantwal afetr winning 3 times as MLA?many villages still with out electricity,water,toilets roads?As first time MP Kateel tried his level best to improve our districts,Let us give some futher chance to do better,you can guide him also if u wish
    we have to think about our villages and cities.you can see all our lands being purchased by outsiders,day will come all of us should go to another state?think about these things?
    Please tell your party workers and families to vote for Nalin Kumar as he can get for fund from Mr.Modi who will be our next Prime Minister

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  • Sudhakar, Kallianpur

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    What Mr. Rai said is correct.
    'Utilizing MP fund is not an achievement'
    'Utilizing MP fund for PERSONAL BENEFIT is an achievement’
    For him and his party embezzlement of govt. money is an achievement.

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  • India First, India

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Using MP fund, no scams, raising 242 questions in parliament etc are all not achievement for Congressmen !!! Mr. Rai should not forget that, Nalin Kumar is a Opposition party MP and being a opposition Party MP using MP fund fully is a big achievement!!

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  • Nagendra, Sagar

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Yes Sir you are very right
    Achievement is one if it is unused and if used for personal spending and benifits.What a statment froma senior statesman

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  • Jayanth, Bangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Kondada Kuri forest is burning and beyond control, some rare Star backed Tortoises are burnt. Forest Department personnel are not reporting for duty as they were assaulted and threatened by politically influential forest mafia involved in wildlife hunt.
    So why is the forest minister sitting in the press conference at Managalore, his presence is required more in the department.

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  • D.P.SHETTY, Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    We can understand the politicians hectic schedule & doziness, this can solved by govt by providing sleep well matters.Mr.Nalin CD is made in kateel,only Italian made CD is genuine that people can believe.

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  • KLD, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    It looks like Rai taking hard on Kateel/BJP. Then and then bouncers on BJP…

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  • Sudhir, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Bokka dada Raikkule Vidana soudod jeepuna malla achievementa???

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  • VIJAY LEWIS, MUMBAI

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    watching Porn site is the achievementa???

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  • Sachin, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Sleeping at Assembly is always better than watching Porn Movies..

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  • ESKEY, UDUPI

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    If sleeping is better in the assembly then it must be made compulsory so that our 'kantry' will benefit.
    In a way it is better to sleep. Otherwise, whenever they speak rubbish comes out.

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  • Suresh, Hegde

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Kumbakarna Raikule using MP fund is not achievement then what involving in Big scam is achievement like Kalmadi, Reddy, Raja, Yediyurappa, Chindambaram, Vadra, Shivkumar, Roshan beg, kumaraswamy.........

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    Thu, Apr 03 2014

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  • Roland,

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Sometimes I wonder why people sit for a press conference if they are not supposed to be taking questions from the reporters? Free publicity?

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  • Ashok , Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    I cannot see Mr. Modin Bava in picture no. 1.. May be he came late for the press meet as usual.. Congressmen next time don't allow this MLA for the press meet if he comes late ....

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Where is Subramanyam Swamy, he is one who always taunts. Was he with foot in mouth.

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    Subrahmany Swamy was guest Lecturer in Harvard University, besides being Advocate in Supreme Court. He is not like other politicians who leave practice once joining politics. He is one who brought out Scams of 2G Spectrum to picture. He also brought out the real scenario of Rajiv-Sonia-Rahul's qualification, along with their true name. Till today Congress has never tried to file a defermation case against him, as he is strong in law & will bring out truth. Don't grumble, but be proud of him.

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  • Henry misquith, Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    You are right...also once he said that Vajapaee a drunkard and big womanizer, do u know that? But VAJAPAEE is a straight forward person everyone knows.

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