Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Apr 23: BJP candidate for Mangaluru North Dr Bharath Shetty, who is making his electoral debut, filed his nomination here on Monday April 23.

Prior to filing his nomination, he came in procession from his constituency flanked by his supporters .

Speaking to reporters later, Dr Shetty said, "PM Modi-led government believes in youth power. The PM has always backed youth and is implementing various programmes for them. For the first time I have got an opportunity to contest elections. The party and its workers have reposed their faith in me.

"I will utilize this opportunity to give able leadership. There is an immediate need to throw out the corrupt Congress government from the state. It has failed in all departments. In Dakshina Kannada, the reign of Congress MLAs has made people's life miserable. They have backed communal forces and tried to divide the society. So people will teach them a lesson in this election. I am sure the people of Mangaluru North are with me and they will help in my victory," he said.

BJP district committee leaders and a large number of supporters accompanied him.