Don't write us off, we'll bounce back: Digvijay Singh in Bangalore



Bangalore, May 14 (PTI): With exit polls forecasting NDA staging a comeback to power, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh today said his party could not be written off and it would fight for "politics of secularism" whether it forms the government or sits in the opposition.

"Media had written us off in 1977 (but) we bounced back, again written us off in 89 we bounced back... so for god sake don't write us off," Singh told reporters here responding to questions on exit poll numbers that predicted a debacle for the Congress. 


"Day after tomorrow the counting will begin and the results of the 16th Lok Sabha will be coming. Although all the surveys have written us off, let me remind you that these surveys and media had written us off in 2004 and 2009 also," he said. 

Singh, who attended the co-ordination committee meeting of ruling state Congress here, said his party had seen "ups and downs in its long political history but it has never deviated from the ideology of socialism, secularism..." "....this has been a very distinctive fight between the ideology of extreme right coupled with the religious fundamentalism of the BJP and the socialist, secular character of the Congress party." 

He said the BJP always begins its campaign talking about development but in the final stages comes back to communal politics. "....we can't hand over this country to people who create communal disturbances, disturb the communal harmony, and therefore whether we form the government or sit in the opposition the congress party shall always fight for politics of secularism, politics of socialism."

Asked if his party had accepted defeat, he said, "...democracy means change, we have fought this election to form the government, if we get an opportunity we will form the government."

Responding to a question whether the election results will be a reflection on Rahul Gandhi's leadership, Singh said, "As far as Rahul Gandhi's leadership is concerned, the Congress party has got greatest regard and respect and confidence in his leadership."

On Congress' performance in Seemandhra and Telangana, Singh said, "We hope to form the government in Telangana, but we are not too hopeful in Seemandhra."

On the Third Front, Singh said, "...we have already experimented where a leader from small party becomes Prime Minister and (we are) giving outside support to them.

But that experiment was not successful... so if any coalition government or secular front...if there is a possibility, then it has to be Congress-led government."

On Narendra Modi's campaign, he said the amount spent on it was "mind boggling" and his assessment was it should be anywhere around Rs 5,000 crore.

"...this kind of money we have never seen in Indian politics and obviously he has the support of the corporates..," the Congress leader said.

Asked why the Prime Minister was kept out of campaign, DIgvijay said, "Manmohan Singhji is not a mass leader; he is a professional, an economist. He did campaign in Telangana, in UP, Maharashtra, Assam..."

Calling BJP leader Giriraj Singh's statement that all terrorists belonged to a "particular community" as "absolutely rubbish", Digvijay said, "I know six terror cases...in which Sangh activists have been charged in bomb blasts."

Recalling Giriraj's earlier statement that those opposed to Modi had no place in India and they should go to Pakistan, he said, "...Bihar government and Election Commission have to take strict action against him." 
  

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    I wonder what made FEKU run away at 18 ...

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Mr.Diggy, please let us know your secret behind successfully remaining young....oops..the medicine being used.

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  • cliffy, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    There is a natural instinct in people, who want a change. Sure congress will bounce back. That is What happened in Karnataka, BJP did not last long.

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  • Francis Colaco, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Digvijay Singh is bouncing back into love and marriage even at the age of 67! N.D.Tiwari at 89 !!

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  • Louis Maxim , Udupi/Kuwait

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Diggi is still young don't write him off. He is marking to a girl of his daughters age. Shameless. Tomoro if congress gets less seats in Karnataka don't blame Siddu. It's congress mistake in Centre but state has to pay for your sins.

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  • K. S. Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    I respect his age and seniority and the way he leads by example (his latest escapade included). I am sure with not much to do in Delhi he will be a frequent visitor to Bangalore couriering Madam's instructions. There is little doubt that Congress will bounce back if NDA does not get a comfortable majority. God Forbid, if BJP gets the absolute majority, Modi will ensure that you spend your best time enjoying retirement.

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  • Dinker, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014


    Tomorrow's result will prove whether congress is written off or going to survive to fight back next election.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Just waiting for Advani and Sushma to tell FEKU who is the real BJP...

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  • stan, mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    yes, he will be back...he has timed his break perfectly...he will enjoy 3-4 years of Marital Bliss with his new wife, have a kid or 2, then start afresh for the Congress after 3-4 years...Master tactician...

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  • Bhaskar Acharya, Shirva

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Yes, Diggi will bounce back because he is getting a new wife! but will have to wait for another 15-20 year or thereafter!

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  • Dr. Shankarnarayan, Abu Dhabi/ Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    The "Secularism" is the only joker card of Congress rummy. Digvijay Singh is the Tail twister of Congress Party. He cheers the members with good jokes.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    If 'Exit Polls' are to be believed ,people have 'Packed you Off'.

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  • D.P.SHETTY, Bahrain

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Mr.Diggi it looks like congress last supper, even not worth to sit in the opposition, by ruling India for last 65 years made India poor country

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  • Asif,

    Thu, May 15 2014

    I think we have tasted "Bookha" Corrupt BJP in Karnataka .Lets not be biased

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  • vicky, mangalore/dubai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Don't be hurry...congress will loss because of AAP (vote split) & BJP will win more seats....let's BJP form the govt in center.....and lets wait for one year.....for the result?

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  • Arun CK, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    If his Hakeems medicine works, Digvijay Singh will definitely bounce back at this age also.

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  • Willie Menda, Bangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    There is nothing wrong in dynastic rule as long as there is party discipline, stability of government and good governance.The congress government has to pay for the large scale corruption they indulged in even though BJP is not lagging behind in corruption. BSY has shown the way.Dynastic rule is not unique in Congress party.Other parties also have tried for it but failed miserably.

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  • ZAMEER, UDIPI

    Thu, May 15 2014

    he is very good romantic mood "ACCHE DIN ANEWALE HAI"

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  • rizwan, Dubai/Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Diggy has already BOUNCED BACK by having an affair with a young girl after the death of his wife !!! So, please don't write him off as well....

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  • sandesh, udupi/dubai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Ismail, Congress has spent 20 crores for each seat in karnataka. Ask any MP candidates of congress they will disclose it.

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  • AK JAIN, Bangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Dear sandesh, udupi/dubai,

    OK. whom and all you asked....? Did you ask any BJP Candidates that how much they have spent for their campaign?

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore Shj

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Asked why the Prime Minister was kept out of campaign, DIgvijay said, "Manmohan Singhji is not a mass leader he is a professional, an economist. He did campaign in Telangana, in UP, Maharashtra, Assam..."

    In UP congress is set for a Rout, So is in Maharashtra. In Telangana TRS will take a lions share. Assam will have a impressive figures for BJP this time. Look aty the congis, they even made their most respected CM also to champaign in loosing states. Talking about Pappu, whichever state he goes that is set for a Rout. Only his Monkey antiqs in kerala which is a converted Capital of India.

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore Shj

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Ab tho Congress ke Bhi Acche Din aane waale hai
    Digvijay Singh Bhaabi lane wale Hai
    Upar Chatri, Niche Chaaya
    Bhaag Congi’s Bhaag, MODi AAYA.

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  • Ramesh, Udupi

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Digvijay looks in very romantic mood. Not sure what will bounce back.

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  • Vishal D Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    I could not able to understand the meaning of word "SECULAR" as per Congress. Can any Congress leaders please explain.....

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  • rajesh shetty, mlore shj

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Ismail perinje
    BJP leaders readied for big posts.???? Of course yes they are. They r reaping the benefits of the hard work. What do u think BJp should give plum posts to 2 digit looser parties? Anyways Finally Your optimized seems to completely faded away in last 48 hours and u are coming to reality bow. And as usual now will chant money power muscle power won BJp etc etc. When karnataka won for Congress it was democracy when modi gave India to BJP it's money power hahaha. Really that fox in the sour grapes story should be replaced by you. Tour decisive Communal corrupt party will never recover again.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Yes, Diggi is right, because in accounting language, Asset can’t write off under WDV (Written Down Value Method) but there are some provisions to apply SLV (Straight Line Value Method) too. Under second method any Asset can be write off fully to bring the value to Zero. Now Diggi has to explain which method CONGiss will apply to regain the power even in their dream

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  • R.Fernandes, Dubai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    "Leader" is a need of the moment for congress.
    I am not able to see any body have that caliber in today's lot.
    Even if Priyanka thinks of leading, she has to start her work now it self to get ready for 2019.
    I dont think she is serious with this!!!
    I think congress is going to be the History!!!

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  • Serrao, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    AAP has already occupied Congress space, I feel pity of Congress which has a history of Grand Old Party but nowhere to be seen. Corruption killed Congress.

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  • Vishal D Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Mr. Digvijay is not worth for Congress. Where ever he goes Congress finish. MP he was the CM & Congress finished there, went to Andhra & Congress finished there. He uses very bad language & his own party men doesn't like him. Now he has been promoted to Karnataka.

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  • raghavendra m k, mumbai maharashtra

    Thu, May 15 2014

    the congress can be rebuilt but they change their leader, and not from nehru family. state leaders should function independently according to their party rules not by high commands decision.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Last week I was passing by KPCC HEAD OFFICE in Queen's road in Bangalore. I saw a big hoarding in front of the office which had very big photos of Sonia, Rahul, Passport size photo of Moily, Krishna, Oscar, Kharge, Muniyappa and a STAMP SIZE photo of Manmohana singh....

    They have made a world greatest economist as their rubber stamp.

    Look at the hoarding held by congress activists in second picture above. MMS is missing...! This is the respect they are giving for their Prime Minister...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Dinesh, I wonder why great leaders like Advani and Sushma are ignored...

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    I too surprised and shocked to know why did widow maneka gandhi was thrown out by farzi gandhiwali ???

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  • juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Dinesh P
    Respect should be earned. Our PM MMS has earned it from all over the world. Only the filthy weak minded think it the other way and loose their own respect. The mounting disagrees to your comments in this web speaks how much respect you have earned.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Sonia supporters in this web portal, now ready to describe the worlds great economist as "dead body"!!! wait and watch....
    SOGA and RAGA made worlds great economist as Rubber stamp....
    and great IIT engineer as fraudster using him to defraud 50000 croes amount for Aadhaar!!!

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Perhaps Congress doesn't want to make Manmohan responsible for defeat in LS results on May 16, & want to blame accordingly as in 2nd photo above, Sonia-Rahul-Diggy-Parmesi.

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  • MRao, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    We will bounce back...so a general accepting defeat before final result.

    I pity AP & Karnataka congress leaders who has to put up this maroon. He decimated both state and congress party in Andhra Pradesh and now it is Karnataka term.

    I don't know where congress gets these characterless leaders like Diggy a extraM & CD Singhvi and give top positions. Vinasha kale .....

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Thu, May 15 2014

    BJP/Modi spent billions of rupees on campaign since six months!! Where this money came from?Corporate group
    reap under NDA govt for sure because they are the powerful financier to Modi and obviously they will recover it.

    Issue of divisive politics of BJP, Girija Singh is just a pawn in the hands of RSS and no ant will move unless it get permission from NAGPUR. There is no question of writing off ideology of Socialism and secularism against ultra nationalism and communalism. Meanwhile, BJP leaders already readied with KURTAS and negotiations are underway to get plum posts(ministries)before counting take place. Unfortunately,LKA,SUSHMA,MMJ and associates are feeling isolated and could be a road block,may result in chaos situation?

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Thu, May 15 2014

    ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    IRRITATION....Nothing else...

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Thu, May 15 2014

    ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    We are sure of forming Govt and that is why the demand for PLUM portfolio.

    The other party held FAREWELL DINNER at 10, Janpath yesterday..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Now Ambani, Adani and Ramdev will start milking the nation...

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore Shj

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Just like how Robber Vadra & Jindal Milked in the last Decade.

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  • Manu, Udupi

    Thu, May 15 2014

    In a democracy its better to have different parties come to power, since all are the birds of feather and as long as maintain peace and harmony in country like India.

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/Washington,DC

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Charecterless person...his only asset is his tongue...

    Why should people of India elect a person like this fellow and party he belongs???

    ...JH...

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    What ever it is hence RSS is controlling BJP led government and it will last only for few months. They must accept certain leaders advise specially from Mr. Advani, Ms. Swaraj etc. and if not they will end in garbage bin. Mr. Modi is person having too much proud and he thinks only he is the man for BJP.....Mr. Modi learn to respect your senior leaders and if not you need to commit suicide......

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  • Cure de Ars, India

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Don't you realize that a new Phoenix has born from your ashes, AAP. It will not give you and your Shazeda any space to bounce back, sorry. NCP will be history because of it's Karma.

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore Shj

    Thu, May 15 2014

    HAHAHA, look at Diggi's face. HAHAHA, congress almost kept him away from Public in a fear that they will not even retain 2 digit figures if this time he opens his mouth & he was talking about standing against Modi in Varnasi. Does he have any shame left to show his face. Wife in Death bed and Paraba in someone els's wifes arms. True Women empowerment by congress.

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  • juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    You hoard a large volume of laughing stock. Over hoarding is dangerous cos when it bursts you will land somewhere.

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore Shj

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Laughing is good for health, even in excess, but what feeling what Congis will have tomorrow including... will be really worrisome. You can see some people are already showing the symptoms.

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  • juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    No chance of worrying. Neither did we in 77 nor in 89. Stepping stone for success.

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  • Shivappa, Mangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Buy yourself a strong trampoline to bounce back you diggy

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  • R Mallar, Kasaragod/ Dubai

    Thu, May 15 2014

    The guys who have seen 170,000 crores in 2G scam and 100,000 crores in coal scam - talking about not seeing 5000 crores? Who is the bigger chor?

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  • Willie Menda, Bangalore

    Thu, May 15 2014

    Never knew, that the tea business could fetch 5000 crores!

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Wed, May 14 2014

    Congress gets less than 10 seats in Karnataka, then all hell breaks loose & Siddu looses gaddi! Thats for sure. It looks like a scene from the 'Last supper' of Julius Ceaser...Brutus is sitting next to Ceaser, planning to back stab & be the Emporer himself

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