Mangalore: Rail fare hike - Congress holds protest, lambasts Modi govt


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Jun 23: The Mangalore North block Congress on Monday June 23 rose in protest against the Narendra Modi-led NDA government for hiking the raiway passenger fares by 14.2 percent and freight charges by 6.5 percent.

The local Congress leaders staged a protest meet in front of the Central railway station at Attavar and then jumped on to the tracks, holding a dharna on the spot. They climbed the Mangalore-Bhatkal train and shouted slogans for about 10 to 15 minutes to symbolically mark the protest.

Addressing the protest meet, Congress leader Suresh Ballal said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi was earlier saying that good days will come with BJP in power, but now we have only bad days coming. They (NDA government) have hiked the rail fare across the board. It is Modi government's gift to the people within 20 days of coming to power."

"People are suffering because of the price hike. But even as people are suffering, the government is planning to buy a chartered flight for Modi at a cost of Rs 100 crore. The suffering of the people will only increase in the coming days," he added.

"Union railway minister Sadananda Gowda is telling lies that the UPA government is to blame for the increase in price. We demand an immediate rollback of the hike," he added.

G A Bava said, "The NDA government is putting the blame on the erstwhile UPA government for increase in the railway fares. They are trying to bring a bad name to the Congress and spoiling its image by doing so. We have seen the corrupt regime of the BJP government in the state under Yeddyurappa. People were fed up with that.

"Totally, there has been 16 percent hike in the railway fares. This is a big burden on the people," he added.

"Union railway minister Sadananda Gowda is talking of high-end luxury trains, but common people do not want all that. The increase in rail fares has been enforced considering only the rich and not the poor," he said.

Further lashing out at the NDA government, he said, "Though they talk of women's security, cases of sexual harassment and rapes have been reported in various places, and the government has failed to take any action. Also, they are trying to impose Hindi on the people, disragarding the fact that in South India people speak various languages."

The protestors got down from the train and ended their protest after railway police and Bunder police arrived at the spot and intervened. 

Congress North Block president Vishwas Kumar Das, T K Sudhir, Balakrishna Shetty, Shashiraj, corporator Lancelot Pinto, Jacintha Alfred, Nagaveni, Prakash Salian, Radhakrishna, Shailaja, former corporator Nagendra were among the protestors.

  

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  • Nisar, Dubai

    Wed, Jun 25 2014

    Right to protest. But no job for these Cong men now, yeah?! Where was these protesters when the UPA Govt hiked the prices and common man suffered? Why not protested against the corrupted ministers?!! Scared about the High Command? They don't have any moral right to protest now. Just go and sleep … grr.. grrr… grrrrrr…. chupp.

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  • MOUSA , MANGALORE

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    Dont Sleep in track, Chances of P **in track

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  • sudhi , Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    Mr. AR U A FOOL WHEN CONGRESS HIKE PETROL RATE << WHER WEAR THESE FOOLS and u too

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  • S N BANGS, THannirubhavi

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    Well do Congress Men. Now ask for DVS and Modis resignation.

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  • Ashish, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    Mr. Ramesh,

    Don't worry about our leader Ivan D'souza... he knows Mangalore routes better than u and me... So please make yourself busy in your work.

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  • KUMAR P S, BANGALORE

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    The Railway minister should not have increased this high .He should have made a 10% increase.He did not even consider the common man. The BJP have displayed their looting mentality.

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  • sunil, blr /q8

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    mr ivan dsouza lawyer nd ex youth president arun coelho( real estate business man) ARE missing in this rally. may be thay are involved in their HARD WORK bread earning. they realised nowwww coz OF MODI WAVE.... NOW ANY DHARNA,, UPVAASA, VANVAASA, WILL NOT EFFECT.............. better to stay away from all ISSUES..do some genuine business...

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  • Shayam Shetty / Mangalore, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    Cong or BJP both two sides of same coin. Dekho aghe aghe hotha hai kya... Sirf Modi aur BJP ka Ache din aya hai.

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  • GK, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Have you all forgotten that this rise was proposed and initiated by the Congress. Even if BJP had not come to power the price rise would have happened.

    The railways can never survive if it runs on loss year on year. Just like an individual living a life by taking loans and never wanting to earn a living. Sad that we give political twist to everything that happens in this country.

    Its time to get the complete facts and think logically.

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  • jeetendra hegde, mumbai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Good action by con-gress people.OPPOSITION is needed to run a country democratically.keep up your energy for next 10 years.

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  • D'M'DSOUZA, M'lore/Dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    BJP - at action for Gujarat Model.
    Congress -Preparing for next election.
    If these protester really protest against rail fare hike why they holding congress flag.....instead of holding nation flag....?

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  • CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Ye acche din nayin kache din hai.

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  • ABD, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Are you day dreaming JEEVAN...Forget about rahul gandhi becoming a prime minister...he can't even become a POSTMAN!!!!!!!

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  • ABd, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    I can see jobless people protesting.DONGI CONGI LEADERS might have promised to give each quarters these CONGRESS PUDARUS!!!!!!

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  • Lancy Noronha, Bellore- Bendur - DUBAI

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ACCHE DIN AGAYA.....
    VOTE DEKE PUSGAYA...


    CHE CHE.... BODCHITHNED...

    NANK KAI KORPUNAKLE..ATHU ...

    ATTH....ATTH..

    KAIYE....AATHU...

    BANJI POTTHUNDU...

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ..I mis IVAN DSOUZA, he is always in front while Congress protesting..may be he lost enroute Kankanady station..

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  • RAVINDRA, KARKALA

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Why these jobless people are protesting when KSRTC/private Bus fare is increased steeply.

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  • Jagdish, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Good entertainment for the passengers who arrived in mangalore railway station today by this useless congies. Intially even i was not happy about this hike. Later on when i studied the entire scenario came to know that there was other way and they had to hike the railway price. Its only a month and we can expect the present govt to show the performance within month. They need atleast one or two year of time first of all to clear the mess created by congies in last 10 years.

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  • abhyankar, Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    for common people this price hike is a worry. i think there are lot of hariyaaali ka andas in our society. when UPA raised the price its ok for them and they are expecting cheap rates from the new government with in one month.modi government could had taken one more year then they could had changed the price giving any reason . the congress people who knew they were loosing looted india and it will take 5 yrs to compensate that. modi governmetn cant act like kejriwal to give discount without studng the cost sheet and runaway . they have still 5 yrss to develope hopefully we may have to wait for 1 or 2 yrs to come on the track which congress people diverted. lets hope so . we had beared for 10 yrs so one more year just becasue of developement hopefully.

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  • Suleman Beary, Udupi

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    My suggestion to those who oppose rail fare hike. If the fare is not affordable, use bicycle. This will not only reduce the cholesterol/blood sugar level in return you save lot of money from consuming pills or medicine. What an idea sirji...? Ache din aaa gaye....

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  • AK JAIN, Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dear Mms, moodbidri,

    1. Railways is a government undertaking. not private service provider to revise the prices any time as they wanted. If that is the case what is the difference b/w Govt. undertaking and private.

    2. If transport cost increases, all others prices will increase. How this will contribute to development and waive poverty. What development they will achieve if they will not provide low cost transport.

    3. With the increasing prices and the waive of Subsidy how the poor people will survive in the society. Waiver of subsidy may not affect the middle class people. but it will effect the Poor people. Now a days train is the only major means of transport and travel for poor people. By removing subsidy on diesel, gas, electricity etc, rates will increase,and this increase may not effect me or you. but surely for poor people.

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  • AK JAIN, Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dear Mms, moodbidri,

    1. Railways is a government undertaking. not private service provider to revise the prices any time as they wanted. If that is the case what is the difference b/w Govt. undertaking and private.

    2. If transport cost increases, all others prices will increase. How this will contribute to development and waive poverty. What development they will achieve if they will not provide low cost transport.

    3. With the increasing prices and the waive of Subsidy how the poor people will survive in the society. Waiver of subsidy may not affect the middle class people. but it will effect the Poor people. Now a days train is the only major means of transport and travel for poor people. if this price also increased may be it will not effect me or you. but surely for poor people.

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Kar-Natak by Karnataka Congries. Same hike was proposed by Congress before election, but kept pending for the reason of code of conduct. Now when it is implement, all these dramas begin to miguide public.

    Acche din ane wale hai...

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  • nazeer husain, katapady

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    sirf protest se kya banega.Baayyon or beheno of congress do the political marketing.You have time.Fabricated history,illusion, day dreaming,false promises etc will bring best result in our politics.Karaab days are in high speed.

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    You jobless & shameless congress,

    if you want to protest sit infront of DC office. Why stopping train and disturbing public? The public voted for congress are also in train. They wont vote for you next time.

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  • Amith, udupi

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    sitting in singapore you should not worry about people travelling in trains in india , you live your life we will fight to live ours

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  • ANWAR, DAMMMAM

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    AB PROTEST CONGRESS KI BARI

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  • PEDDU, MANGALURU

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    STOP THIS DRAMA OF CONGIS @!!!

    ANY TOM DICK AND HARRY CAN HIKE THE PRICES OF ANY COMMODITY !! BUT THE QUESTION IS WHO HAS THE GUTS AT LEAST DECREASE THE PRICE OF ANYTHING

    ACHHE DIN ANEWALE HAIN

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  • Mukesh Anchan, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Why PM Narendra Modi Hiked the Railway Fare-
    Answer: Indian Railways is incurring a loss of about Rs 900 crore per month in the passenger segment. Thank god if we the people given next 5 more years to congress then they would sold whole India. Everything will be alright with in next few years no need to panic here.

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  • Mms, moodbidri

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    @A.K.Jain, Mr.Jain Railway is Govt Undertaking, so Govt has every right to revise its travel fare at any time. Even though railway is very cheapest mode of transport compared to roadways, waterways, airways, this is one of the biggest undertakings of the Govt. Moreover, we pay tax to the Govt. against our revenue & we hope same would be utilised for entire development of the nation & to waive off poverty. Without revenue or any consideration in kind of service or goods, how can we liable to tax? Subsidy was the major weapon launched by the Congress Govt, because of that we are facing several problems now. When subsidy was not supposed to introduced in the earlier years by then Govt, such sudden hikes will never effect to the Indian economy. say for example Govt already withdrawn subsidies on Petrol, Diesel & very soon they will remove on Gas, Electricity also. Then, just imagine the situation, how it will be?

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    See people protesting here 3or 4 common problems.....
    1. Posing for photographs.
    2. Smiling and not serious.
    3. Senior leaders and Ivan missing.
    4. Sleeping on tracks and s#itting
    which would not serve any purpose.
    These fellows also used to leave train without tracks once upon a time...
    Namaaaaaa Karmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..aaahhhhhhhhh

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  • Prasanna, Vittal

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Who give the power to these BJP people to hike prices. Congis only have the right to increase the price.

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  • Chandrashekhar, Kundapura / Basrur

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Rs.24,600 Crore loss in year !!!
    It would have been done long back...

    New government taking some strong step... Lets accept it for better tomorrow...

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  • Amith, udupi

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    BJP getting its own medicine ...we have seen so many bandhs during UPA rule ...its pay back time ..when others behave like BJP did sitting in opposition ..some guys cant take it ..dil pe math le yaar. ..if price rise continues ..the nation will stop ..fight for your rights

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  • Glen Miranda, Mangalore/USA

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    BJP cannot fulfill the dreams of Voters, it took the opportunity in the name of DEVELOPMENT and spoke in big MOUTH and won the confidence of voters, IN Reality, India needs big BRAIN to develop not Big MOUTH, it has just then 5 years ..one time opportunity to make money..

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  • juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Charter flight for the benefit of one person.
    Railway fare hike loss to the millions.
    Railways on loss .Treasury empty.
    Charter flight out of Swiss black money.
    Govt shining .Common man rusting.
    Jai ho.

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  • VAN, Mangalore /Bahrain

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ಪೂಜಾರಿ ಧಟ್ಟು ಕೈ ಅಸೈ?
    ಲೋಬೋ ಮಾಮ್ ತುಮ್ ಡಿಸನೈ!!!
    ಐವನ ಕಿತ್ಹ್ಯಕ್ ಲಿಪ್ಲೈ?
    ಆಸ್ಕರ್ ಮಾಮ್ ಪಾವ್ಸ್ ಜೋರ್ಗ್ಹಿ!!!
    ಹಾಂಗ ತುಮ್ಚೆ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮೊನಿಸ್
    ರೈಲ್ ರವೈಥಥ್ .. ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಪಟ್ಟಿರ್ ನಿದ್ಲ್ಯಾಥ್
    ತುಮಿ ಧವೊನ್ ಧವೊನ್ ಯೆಯಥ್
    ನತ್ಹ್ಲ್ಯರ್ ರೈಲ್ ಸುಡ್ತ್ಹ!!!!!!!

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  • Rose Marie, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    The greatest public transport system in the coungry, viz. Indian Railways is running into losses, according to NDA. The increase is said to be 14.5% for passenger fare and 6.5% for freight. Simultaneously, there will be in increase in season ticket fare in Mumbai by 200% to 300%. What is the justification for this increase, which amounts to more than double of the prevailing rate?

    We have Public Sector undertaking, viz. Indian Airlines, running into losses. Will the NDA government increase the fare to such an extent, as has been done with the railways or to recover losses?

    we have Public Hospitals for health care. Will the NDA Government recover the cost from patients?

    The public have voted them to power, for 60 months. Now it is for NDA to show their efficiency or corruption. They proved in Karnataka previously and hence Congress is back now.

    In 1991 & 2004 when the Congress was back to power, what was the financial situation of the country? Today NDA blames Congress for Rail Fare/Freight hike. Will they ever appreciate the deeds of UPA?

    NDA speaks of converting our Indian Railways into 'world class railways' In Mumbai locals, during peak hours, the commuters travel like sardines in fish basket, having no choice left to them. During peak hours each train carries more than double the capacity. Will the commuters ever have any relief? The Railway Minister needs to travel by these locals and experience himself, before taking action.

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  • India First, India

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Like these jokers never increased price since 1947 !!!

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    PAST 60 YEARS DHONGHI CONGEES RULED AND DESTROYED INDIA WITH LOOTING....IN GENERAL ELECTION THEY GOT 44 SEATS BUT STILL PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT SAME FROM GANDHEE FAMILY....SHAME!!!

    CWG, 2G, RAIL GOTALA, COAL SCAM HAS NOT HAPPENED INDIAN RAILWAY IN HEALTHIER CONDITION....NOBODY TALKING ABOUT 900 CRORE LOSS IN RAILWAY DUE TO DHONGHI CONGEES LOOT AND CONGEES ARE PROTESTING WAAH WAAH KYA DRAMA HAI....

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  • DIVA, MANGALORE

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Fare hike is for cover the damages done by these Congies.

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  • Homer, bharat

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Or is it to pay teh bills of the HUGE rally costs of election?

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  • Mms, moodbidri

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Let the Govt hikes, no problems. Instead of running railway department under heavy loss, it's right time to rise train fare. All nation should support to the decision. However, People who nonsupporting to the price hike, are they not spend money like wasting of water towards booze, foreign tour, entertainment, to buy costliest home appliances, bribe etc., please revert back...

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  • AK JAIN, Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Hi Mr. Mms, moodbidri,

    If we have to pay the full prices which is capable of making profit to Govt undertaking services like railways etc... then why we need to pay taxes every year to the government. Is this feed the ministers...
    We are paying different taxes to govt in-order to get the govt. services at free of cost or at the reduced rates.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    BJP AND ITS SUPPORTERS HAVE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.

    BEFORE KAALINADIGE MAILU, MAILU.
    NOW BAAYIYALLI BHAARI RAILU, RAILU.

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  • Prasanna Kumar, Vittal

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Compare the bus rate and Railway rate in India. where these Congis in last 5 years. now how they are protesting and why?

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  • arif, pakshikere

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Modi Fans after election...

    Saala chicken bolker, Kauwa biryaani khilaa diya beh

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Modi baitega Pahaad Meim.
    Gareeb Aur Middle class gaya baad Meim.

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  • RonRon, Udupi

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    cutting down of subsidies and freebies are good for our economy, provided the funds generated should got to development without any leaks.
    I dont find any stuff in these congress protests, as these hikes were planned during UPA-2 time, but not implemented due to fear of loosing votes... all the best Modi team.

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  • observer, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Who compelled BJP to suffer? Having promised the seventh heaven, why should the suffering (?) be now thrust on the poor and the middle class.

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  • Alwyn, Permannur

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dear Friend..

    In mangalore we are not using Railway as a transport. Only once a while if we are travels towards to north India we are using. Please before protesting against Railway do the same for bus price.. That is useful for Mangalorians. It can be done by your congrace govt of state.Please do it first.

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  • observer, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Sudheer - everybody who is neither a sympathizer of Congress nor of BJP are aware that what was enacted at the Railway Station was a tamasha. But truthfully tell us, whether you are happy with the hike in railway fare. By the by, how many times do you undertake travel by rail?

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  • Sunil, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    BJP KO HATAVO....CONGRESS KO BHAGAVO AUR HAMARA DESH BACHAO....JAI HIND

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Whenever I travel in Bangalore train, i see these JOBLESS GOONS sleeping in Platform 1 2 & 3 of MAQ.

    Today congress promised them 1 full bottle and that is why they came to RAILWAY TRACK from Platform.

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  • Ismail Shaikh, Moodbidri/Dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dinesh, kya fanktha hai boss!!! chaloo rakho!

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Remember!

    When UPA was increasing 2%
    Advaniji was saying>>>>>>>>
    MM is the weakest prime minister
    He ever seen

    Can he see now<<<<<<<

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  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    How many bottles do you collected when you were in opposition ??? along with some BBQ chilly fry ?

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  • Prasanna, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    From Mangalore to BCROAD bus rate is Rs.24. I came from Guruvayur to Mangalore train rate is Rs 100 in general. what a difference.

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  • jeevan, Kuppepadavu/Amsterdam

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    I was a supporter of BJP. after this proce rise i realised my mistake and i support congress or Janata Dal. I have not decided.

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  • Roland,

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Where are other leaders of the congress party? Rai, Khadar, Lobo, Ivan (sorry not leader).

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  • vikas, dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    They are all sitting MLA's They are all present one, one who is doing dharna are past one.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    There are hardly 50-60 UNEMPLOYED GOONS.

    Rest all busy with their job.

    UPA was feeding these goons all these days. Since UPA lost power, these goons have become street boys.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Only Congress can save us from this.

    All fake supporters will realise this.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Congress Govt made petrol price Rs 80 from 42 in 10 years.

    LPG from 230 to 430 Rs..

    Where were these JOBLESS THUGS that time? Oh, must be busy with MOJU MASTI with 2G, CWG scam money.

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  • AK JAIN, Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dear Mr. Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru.

    Congress raised Rs. 200 (from 230 to 430)in 10 years. Means Average yearly by Rs. 20. But now BJP increasing it By Rs. 10 per month. Means Rs. 120 per year. As BJP have data and calculations we too have calculations...
    Don't justify the hikes now... Just see what BJP promised earlier and what they are doing it now. You don't think all the promises are fake and to attract the votes of poor people...

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dear AK JAIN, Bangalor,

    FROM YOUR COMMENT SURE DINESH POOJARY WILL GET PAIN.

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  • Vasanth Poojary, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dinesh, come out from the parties and assume you had to travel blore to mysore everyday by train and you don't have enough money. still you will support this hike or protest? think of poor labors & student's life.

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  • Purushottam, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Absolutely, we are...

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  • IRSHAD, UAE

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    people will not care about the hike in price or not .... they will pay and travel ... no one bother wat happens no time also to think ...

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  • vnayak, mangaloe/switzerland

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    What people do not know is that this price hike was already defined and approved by the UPA government. BJP could have rejected it but have gone ahead to implement it.The point is how are we going to reduce and eliminate the crores of rupees per day? 90% of the operating costs are salaries of over a million employees which are three times as many as required. There is no money left for safety and innovation. Alternative is to get rid of half a million employees. would that be more acceptable?

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Congress, will be enjoying every day in Modi's government not because he will be doing something good for India & Indians but they will be enjoying to see how he fails his own supporters, I really hope BJP proves me wrong, I will be very happy to see myself wrong. People supporting Modi will be asking themselves why they voted for Modi. I hope you understand what I am trying to say...

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  • Sudheer, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Ha ha ha Jokers, anyone who is protesting here, will they travel in train daily or weekly?? They may be travel to Mumbia once ina year. Just to be in news so this tamasha. Really pity on these jobless street hawkers.

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  • Saleel, Kudla

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Sudeere Mumbaige martra rail popuni atteye.Er Ghana de badilekka malpuwar marayere. Yenchi ed dina baidinde.

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  • Jaikanth Shikre, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014


    Why r u being so selfish? its about common man. It means a lot for the Poor people who travel by trains regularly. Think about everyone around you before commenting.

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  • Shekar Moily Padebettu, Udupi/India

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    There is a reason to voice their anger and vent their grievances.It is quite true that hike of 14.2%in rail fare and 6.5% in freight charge is a big dent in the pocket and burden on poor and middle class people.No doubt about it.This particular protest is 100%politically motivated.Even I am against the hike but some times we have to accept and compromise with the reality of the life.Why because the present circumstance is such that they bound to hike the fare to modernize the system and provide maximum security.Even Congress or any other party's government was in power,they too would have hiked the fare to meet the expenditure involved to rectify the system.Anybody can react against the hike.Because now the situation has become so deteriorated due to inflation,sky rocketing prices of daily essential commodities,blood pressure of the common,poor,middle class people will go up as they are already struggling for their survival due to acute shortage of essential food grains,vegetables etc and subsequent price increase compounded with increase in crude oil prices in the international market due to unrest in the Iraq.


    At least sleeper and general coach fare could have been averted in the best interest of poor and middle class people's journey.This is big burden on poor,middle class people.Modi government should have been lenient towards poor and middle class people as they promised in the election manifesto.Hope BJP government will redress the grievances of poor as promised by them. Definitely they will do the justice to the people but it is a question of time.They cannot make overnight miracle.Minimum one year it might take to settle downand rectify the things.now it is hardly a one month.Until that period be patient.Don't worry,definitely BJP will deliver the goods otherwise they have to face the consequences.Don't worry,be happy.I am neither a supporter of BJP,Congress nor any other parties but I need the justice,whichever the party may be.Accha Din pakka aayega.

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  • V.Pereira, Udupi

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Good Move...
    Go ahead... We are with you.

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  • pks, mlore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    BJP is suffering bcoz of KANGRESS misrule.

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  • John DSouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Time is precious – let us spend it wisely with knowledge, experience and wisdom.
    Dead weight of enormous commuters and goods on wheels is a powerful energy resource.
    Let us avoid blame game, utilize the burden as boon and come out of our severe problems.
    The time is to think different, implement change to face the fast and dynamic economy.

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  • Manu, Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Modi can never become Atal.

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  • Ismail Shaikh, Moodbidri/Dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Yes Modi can not become Vajpayee but he can become RAVAN. any doubt?

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Bhahio aur beheno, abi muje pahechano. Even papers which are unbiased like times group are now
    say "Modi has completely done a volte-face. He spoke with forked tongue. All policies like Pak, rapes, price rise and corruption are not as per promise. He sang in poetry while campaigning and works on prose now" This is the reality, my friends.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    WHOM DO WE BLAME 26,000 CRORES LOSS TO RAILWAY BOARD ???

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    same party, which you usually blame. Any doubt?

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    OHH WHAT A PROTEST BY OUR GREAT LOOTERS PARTY'S SUPPORTERS....NOW WHERE IS JAGGU DAADA JANARDANA POOJARY.....POOJARY KNOWS HIS POLITICAL CARRIER FINISHED AND NO URULU SEVE ALSO WORKS THIS TIME ANYMORE.....

    PEOPLE GO BACK TO YOUR DHONGHI CONGEES RULE AND FOR THEIR 'KARMAKAANDA' PRESENT GOVT TOOK SOME TOUGH DECISIONS........

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  • Vasudev Bhat, Rayee/Roma

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    i am getting confused which Jeevan is this Hardcore BJP supporter or a new entry Jeevan of Hardcore Cong. supporter.

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  • haaris, Puttur / Dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Vasudev Bhat, Rayee/Roma

    As far as i observed, Jeevan Mangalore is our all time fav BJP supp , but Jeevan Bangalore looks like a new entry as a congress supp...

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    I am always RSS/BJP supporter till my last breath....

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  • Af, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Yeddi was telling same thing eddru satru bjp yalline but he has visited kjp and come back.
    i hope you will not change your color.

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  • Jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    I am always Congress supporter till my last breath......

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Instead of hike in fares the Govt should think in terms of efficiency improvements for railways. Dongi congi, Bharat jalao......P

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  • Aboo Jeevan, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    That means BJP/Modi totally cheated the people to get the power. Shame on you Modi and BJP.

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Useless people doing useless work.

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  • ASHLEY, UDUPI

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    OLLAY DAYS STRIKES WITH A STING. GOWDA- DHAUDA @14.5%

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ..hahahaaha..may be this people first time saw KANKANADY railway station..thanks to MODI..these guys took money from BUS OWNER cartels and till date not allowed proper rail connectivity to Bangalore..now sleep at railway tracks..

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  • Kishore Bhandary, Katapady

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    The government is saying that they have increased rail tariff by 14.5%. But the actual scenario for Mumbai local trains is totally different. IInd class Season pass which costs Rs.220 has been hiked to Rs.480. Ist class season pass which costs around Rs.885 has been revised to Rs.1900. Now who will explain this calculation. How is the common man going to survive with this hike of 200% to 300%. Acche din aanewale hai. Lekin Kiske?? Government ke....

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  • Vikram, Dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Look at the crowd not going to work...so better join die-hard congi chelas from D.W. column. LOL...

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  • krishna, karkala

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Dear Congis
    Please distribute 50 paise per kg rice. You might win the next elections.

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  • Ashish, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Brother Krishna,

    At least lot of poor people are benefited by that Re.1/- K.G rice scheme.. U may be rich so your taking it lightly, But It has brighten lot of poor houses.

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  • Lancy, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Brainless commentators commenting on Jobless Jokers....nice match!

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Despite being ruled 65 yrs NO SINGLE BULLET TRAIN... ONLY BIG ACHIEVEMENT IS 26,000 CRORES LOSS FOR INDIAN RAILWAY.... TODAY PAGAL LOG ON STREET...

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  • SJM , Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Jeevan - Very soon you will be on road without dress with the effect of your Govt price hike.

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  • Jithesh Aranha, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Acche din Aane wale hei….
    Sabke price badne wale hei…
    Lekin bi….Log aapna galthiya sudarne wale tho bilkul nahi hei…..
    People will tell Price hike is necessary for govt. if congress will incease its price people condemn its Looting people... But if bjp govt increase means its necessity….
    Acche din Aane wale heiii

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  • Sanjeev Kamath , Udupi / Bahrain

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Glad that the illegitimate fares saved for the vote bank from the tax payers are being recovered now. When alcohol and cigarettes cost more, consumers are cool! Government and PSUs have been raped day in and night out by the earlier government and it is time to set things in place. Please don't be impotent to country's genuine call towards progress, which you would have splurged unproductively elsewhere.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Jobless.. why poojary missing ???

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  • Praveen, Udupi/bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Poojary is busy with preparing GOLIBAJE for the people who are sleeping in the tracks :) I would request all the DONGI RATS to sleep in platform also so that platform will get cleaned with their white shirts..!!

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  • Manu, Bangalor

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ballal take bath u sleeping on railway track..lot of ***will be there on that :)-
    Price hike is not a good move by NDA.

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  • DINESH SHETTY, PADUBIDRI/DUBAI

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ಇದು ಹಿಂದಿನ ಸರಕಾರ ಮಾಡಿದ ಕರ್ಮಕಾಂಡ.
    ಈಗಿನ ಸರಕಾರ ಅನುಬವಿಸಬೇಕಗುತ್ತದೆ.

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  • denzil, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    when UPA want to hike fare NDA n Modi opposed !!!! But now they only hiking !! n WORLD CLASS SERVICE : We Indians to save 5 Rs. having tea at road side than normal restaurant !! Who have extra money they only going to Taj n having tea like that only introduce new trains with five star facility who want world class facility they will pay n travel on it !!!! why have to pay more who is travel on general compartments to save money !!

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  • Pradeep , Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    mange malpare erna idea yedde undu, yerekla panodchi ave. eer malla anaga dada andala apar

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  • tomcat, Mangalore/Oman

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Congress and BJP are two sides of same coin. Both are a curse to the people of India. I am happy people elected BJP so that they know the true face of BJP.Only AAP will bring india out of this curse.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Tomcat, Live in hope and die in despair like Kejriwal ...

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  • BHARATH, MANGALORE

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Be patience Dear, it has mentioned earlier we have few bitter experiences in the beginning in order to absorb all mischievous done by the previous government. It has been debated in all the channel, Indian rail is running in losses to the extreme level. In order to recover it some extent, revision was required. We cannot expect everything to happen in fortnight.

    Atlease now we see there is Prime Ministers office and some activities are going on. EARLIER CONGI OFFICE WAS JUST SLEEPING. Wait and watch..

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  • SAMANYA JANA, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ANY S ON MCC PROPERTY TAX HIKE. ALL THESE FAMILIAR FACES ASSURED US ABOUT THE ROLLBACK. NO NEWS YET FROM THE AUTHORITIES.
    RAIL RATES HIKED BY 14.5% AND MCC TAX HIKED BY 15%. I STILL FIND CENTRAL GOVERNMENT BETTER BY 0.5%

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Why blame Modi, Just remember - Karnataka Main Ullu Logo Ka Koi Kami Nahi. Ek Dundo Hajar Mileage...

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  • jeevan, Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Let us join hands with this protest.

    Dongi "Bhrashta Janara Paksha" rised LPG price.

    We want congi.In 2019 Congress will form government with full mjaority.Feku and his part will get zero.

    Jai ho Rahulji..ki

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    JOBLESS JOKERS...

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  • jeevan, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Support for congress Dinesh.

    Let us Condemn this price hike.

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  • arif, pakshikere

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    please d'nt look the party save our india

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  • Danish, Udupi/dubai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Daane Dineshere...Modiyer ireg mini..railda pass korthera???..dont blindly support anyone even our parents also doing something wrong we appose them...than who is this people we are supporting even they do something bad for us...

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  • masif, Manglore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    ನಿಕುಲು ಯಂಕ್ಲನ ಇಲ್ಲದಕ್ಲೆಗ್ ದಾದಾ ಬೋದಂಡ ಪಂಡ್ ಲೇ ಅಂಡಾ ಯಂಕ್ಲ್ ನಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ BJP ಗ್ ಬೋಕ್ಕಾ ಸಂಘ ಪರಿವರೋಗು ಪಂಡಾ ಮನಿಪಂದೆ ಕೊಲ್ಲಯಾ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ, ಅತಾ ದಿನೇಶ್ & ಜೀವನ್

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