Bengaluru: BJP trying to buy Gujarat MLAs for Rs 15 crore, alleges Congress


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Bengaluru, Jul 30 (Agencies): The Congress on Sunday July 30 paraded all its legislators from Gujarat before the media in an effort to put to rest all speculation, including internal bickering in the party, as charged by BJP.

The party has sent 44 of its legislators to a resort outside this city. Of the 57 Congress MLAs in Gujarat, six resigned from the party in the last two days. Three of them joined the BJP yesterday.

The Congress alleged that BJP was buying their MLAs in Gujarat for Rs 15 crore and threatening them.

Addressing a press conference at Eagleton Golf Resort at the city's outskirts, AICC spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil said, "Ask these MLAs the way they are threatened, they chose to stand by party even when offered Rs 15 crore."

Accusing the BJP of horse-trading, he said, "BJP is hitting below the belt; we are fighting to protect democracy. We have required numbers. There is no need for us to stay in Bengaluru for even a minute if BJP assures it won't threaten us," Gohil said.

Responding to BJP's criticism that Congress MLAs were indulging in resort politics while Gujarat has been facing floods, he said, "When there was flood in Banaskantha, my MLAs were there with people but no BJP minister, leader or chief minister was there.

Gohil further said that they have also managed to establish contact with seven Congress MLAs, who were reportedly inaccessible.

"Seven MLAs (Member of Legislative Assembly) are in our contact, their conscience is awakening. We have requested them not to come in people's tricky ways, stick to the party," Gohil said.

 

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Bengaluru: Congress to parade all Gujarat legislators before media

Bengaluru, Jul 30 (PTI): The Congress today said it would parade its all legislators from Gujarat before the media this evening in an effort to put to rest all speculation, including internal bickering in the party, as charged by BJP.

The party has sent 44 of its legislators to a resort outside this city. Of the 57 Congress MLAs in Gujarat, six resigned from the party in the last two days. Three of them joined the BJP yesterday.

"Democracy is passing through trying times. I would request media owners, channels and newspapers to save democracy. This responsibility lies with them too. We will bring all the legislators before you (media) and you can ask anything you want," AICC spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil told reporters at Eagleton Gold Resort at thye city's outskirts.

"I am here since last night with my colleagues. We are living like a family. You (BJP) are talking about internal problem? Just see how we respect each other. There is no internal problem or bickerings between us," he said.

Gohil was reacting to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's charges of internal problems in Congress triggered by the quitting of its leaders, including Shankarsinh Vaghela and Balwantsinh Rajput.

"They have taken their MLAs to Bangaluru as they do not have faith in their MLAs," Rupani had said.
The Congress had sent the 44 legislators to the resort to fend off "poaching" attempts by BJP ahead of August 8 Rajya Sabha polls in Gujarat.

Gohil claimed that Congress has 60 legislators with it and ruled out BJP winning the third Rajya Sabha seat, polls for which are scheduled on August 8 in Gujarat.

"The question is BJP does not have any number. Congress has 57 legislators therefore BJP cannot even dream of winning the third seat. There are three other colleagues also - we are now 60," he said.

Congress has re-nominated Patel, political secretary to party chief Sonia Gandhi, to the Upper House of Parliament from Gujarat.

In the 182-member Gujarat Assembly, the strength of the Congress has gone down to 51 from 57.
The desertions have cast a shadow on the fate of Patel in the coming Rajya Sabha polls.

Countering criticism of bringing the legislators to the resot to Bengaluru when North Gujarat is reeling under heavy rain and floods, Gohil said the MLAs were brought here after party leaders came to know about BJP's attempt to poach their MLAs using "money and muscle" power.

However, on July 25, all Congress legislators had visited their constituencies in North Gujarat to be among the affected people, he said.

BJP has fielded party president Amit Shah, Union minister Smriti Irani and former Congress MLA Balwantsinh Rajput who joined the BJP on Thursday.

Of the total of 11 RS members from the state, the term of three--Smriti Irani and Dilipbhai Pandya (both BJP) and Ahmed Patel-- will end on August 18.

  

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  • anthony, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 01 2017

    The BJP is stooping to Conquer. What they have done in Goa, Manipur and one more state is subvert the popular mandate of the people and install their own Govts using all questionable and unethical means. The BJP appears desperate with tamper proof Electronic Voting Machines being introduced by the Election Commission for the next general elections the facade created by Modi and Amit Shah will become evident. What is disturbing is the role of the media that instead of being watchdogs to presevre and protect democracy are becoming protectors of the BJP. All the media channels are highlighting the MLA's absence from the floods in Gujarat and are keeping silent on the political corruption of bribing the MLA's to buy their loyalty. It appears there is no freedom of Press presently with all toying the Govt line either out of fear or favour. Thier job is to highlight the fault lines in Governance. Suprisingly none of the channels are taking up any social causes affecting millions of Indian like Unemployment, cost of gas cylinder, cost of petroleum products inspite of global slump n their prices, Corruption in every sphere, rising crimes against women, farmers suicide, price rise of essential commodiies etc.

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  • Raks, M'lore

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    As usual Old Nataka started from Congress...

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    Where is BJP getting so much money from?

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    To keep people like Ahmed Patel out of Rajya Sabha.... this amount turns out be worth it!!!

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    I don't think so.... Gujju... will agree for 15 Crores!!! Even South Indian Leaders are doing horse trading with that amount irrespective of their Party now-a-days!!!

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  • C.T. Thomas, Nandalike

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    So why shift them all to a resort in Karnataka? What is the Congress scared of? I thought all congress MLAs are honest like the Gandhi family & their son in law. They would never be tempted to take the bribe.

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  • Thelapuratha Chacko Mathew, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    For the love of God, at least tell a -believable lie. 15 crores for each of these jokers? There is a value to everything in life. Lets leave our party affiliations and for a minute believe this story- why would BJP want to spend this kind of money for RS seat? it already got its man as a president and as far as Daku Amit shah getting into Rajya Sabha, he can get in there from anywhere in the country as this party has got a strong hold now everywhere. Nobody would give a toot and probably won''t pay these khangressis 5 rupees . Bogus claim. Misleading public. if it's true file an affedavit in the Courts. Take the legal route and not publicity gimmick. I am not a BJP supporter but lets face reality and the facts.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    What a shame for national BJP party offering crores of rupees for each mla's ,even murder threat,
    people of karnatka has not forgot hyderbad resort where bjp mla hijacked and kept in many resorts in adhra and karnataka along with 5 independent mla's giving multi crore and speakar of house boppanna has disappeared more than 10 days time.

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  • Sandy, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    Are they getting food from Indira Canteen?

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    So is this why they are eager to take away black money from opposition so that they can use it themselves for purchasing .................... ?

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  • PAM Suvarna, karla

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    Do you believe these MLA 's are goats to Purchase?

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  • Antonio DSilva, Kuwait

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    At least (real) goats have some self respect.

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    jeevan, mangalore
    Sir,Did you forget the resort politics of former CM Yeddyurappa who is on bail from jail on mining kickbacks and denotification?
    In the past BJP used Bellary Reddy's illegal wealth to buy opposition MLA's by calling 'operation Kamala'.
    Now they are using AA battery (Ambani and Adani) power funded through black money to buy opposition Congress MLA's in Gujarat.
    After all 'party of difference shining India' through EVM and buying opposition.
    Jai Hind

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    BJP trying to buy Gujrat Congi MLAs for R s 15 crore !! haaa..ok..then Let Congress pay Rs 16 crore to BJP MLA's and see whether they will join Congress !!! Indira Congress is biting dust under Italian and Pappu Congress leadership...Very sad..

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  • Kevin, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    BJP trying to buy Gujarat MLA's for 15 crore when Gujarat is suffering sever floods. Absolutely disgraceful.

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  • Cherokee, Earth

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Well, who cares about your little shopping sprees. Everything is sold anyways. Your brand wars don't matter. In the end, we gotta pay up and as expected, we gotta dance to whatever tunes you play. Pepsi and Coca Cola fights each other, we know it's just a commercial. No matter blue or red or any new brand, it's the same black carbonated water shoved down our throats.
    You people will stay afloat on a luxury yacht and watch us people who got nothing to do with it drown!
    Anyways..... We can't stop you. Have fun boys!

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  • mahesh, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    All this natak for one rajya sabha seat?
    or is it because it belongs to ahmed patel?
    why didnt congress show such urgency in bihar, when they all the opportunities?

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  • ivan frank, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    You have MLA"s who can be brought for a price like a commodity and can be intimidated with threats. These people should sit at home and do the house work. They are not fit to be people's representatives. If at all we elect them it is because we think they are bold, courage's and even give their life for a just cause. But these MLA'S are cowards and they only want to enjoy in the resort. It would have been much better if they had resigned from the party.

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  • ivan frank, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    The Congress alleged that BJP was buying their MLAs in Gujarat for Rs 15 crore . Now the congress is spending more than 15 crores just to keep them in congress. Whose money is this. this clearly shows that each MLA has a price tag. Goes to the highest bidder and not at all concerned about the people who voted for him to be their representative and to improve their wards.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    MOST ASSUREDLY DEMONETISED BLACK MONEY/CURRENCY DIRECTLY RECEIVED TO AMIT SHAH FROM THE RBI TO MAKE OPERATION KAMALA.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Don't use our promised Rs. 15 Lacks ...

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    BJP is in effort to do all unaccounted black money it collected from demonitisation into white. This is one of the reasons BJP wouldn't disclose the amount they collected from demonitisation. Are these BJP doing anything for Gujrath floods???. Modi, just went for a areal sightseeing pleasure tour of the affected area while his chelas down below were indulged in horse trading!!!???.....

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    What kind of business is this? What Income Tax people are doing?

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    It makes me reminding of OPERATION KAMALA...., in the end operation success but patient BJP died or purged in Karnataka...,

    Let us hope the history repeat itself...., in Gujarat..!!!

    jh

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  • M V Shetty, Bangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Truly our democratic set up is rocking!
    What these legislator's are going to answer his constituency, when some people are reeling under floods.
    Not a bad idea!in this lean period of tourism, DK should be Happy for the business in his resort.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Shame on BJP who are using black money for operation Kamala.

    Where did these sanghies get so much money from?

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    RBI under this Modi government never clarifies what is being done with the black money after demonetisation. Now it is for people to understand why RBI does not.

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  • CA Satish Shetty, Kinnigoli, Mumbai.

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    Congress should be ashamed that their MLA are bought by Rs. 15lakhs.Whether their MLAs are saleable goods. It shows their MLAs have no morality, responsibility.

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    .some blame BJP, but the fact is it all started when disgruntled Congi VAGHELA resigned from Congress..those who defected are his supporters..blame VP who in the midst of Bihar crisis Gujrat internal strife, running away..now a days he is in Chatisghad in the name of visiting farmers/tribals infact enjoying his favorite hobby trekking..

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    BJP in the centre is doing the same game which Yeddy played to snatch the power in our state

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  • Shivanand, Udipi / Qatar

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    When Khangress do not know to keep their house intact, Why to blame other parties? In politics koi kisika nahi bhai, Aaj tera kal mera loot saketo loot!!!!!!!

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  • Vijay Benedict, Mlore/Mumbai

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    What type of democracy these thieves wanted to protect ....They enjoy their time in a Bengaluru resort when entire people of Gujarat are fighting against floods...Their own Cong party is not believing them and brought them to Bengaluru.....

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  • Jagdish, Mumbai

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    First time in 70 years...

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  • H.DSOUZA, KODAGU / MANGALURU

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Parade them in CHEDDI with slate, ask Rahulji To join!😢

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    There are no resorts in Gujrath or near by Maharastra.?
    Why did they come to Bangalore to give sleepless weekend to peaceful media?

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    WHAT A SHAME TO SO CALLED NATIONAL PARTY CALLED KHANGRESS....

    THEY WANT TO LEAD INDIA AGAIN AND THEY CANT KEEP 44 MLAS IN INTACT.......

    FOR SAVING ITALIAN CHAMCHAS RS SEAT THEY BROUGHT 44 MLAS TO BANGALORE AND PEOPLE OF GUJARAT SUFFERING DUE TO FLOOD SITUATION.....

    EK JHAMANA THA, THEY ARE CHASING MODI AND SHAH THROUGH CBI SIT IN FAKE CASES, AND RIGHT NOW THE ITALIAN GANG CAN'T CONTROL THEIR OWN MLAS........

    AB CHOR CONGRESS PARTY MUKHTH BHARATH KA SAPNA SACH HONE MAE JYADA DHOOR NAHE LAGTHA HAI.....

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  • SHARAN ABDULLA D'SOUZA, MUMBAI+KARNATAKA+MANGALORE

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    BJP CHOR HE..

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  • D.P.Shetty, Bahrain

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Shame on congress people elected their leader to help them in time of need but guys going beauty parade in karnataka. What a time to congress hide in a rate hole,who will vote them in next election

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  • Shivanand, Udipi / Qatar

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Who will pay their Resorts Bill??? Certainly not Siddu and Soniya Or Pappu..... Hamara haath saaf hei !!!!

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    That is why they are disintegrating.
    Things should have been corrected much earlier.
    They are under the illusion that name will save their destiny forget about dynasty
    Arrogant policy of surviving fly members.

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    muktha muktha Khangress muktha Bharatha.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Dinesh, Congress Muktha and Cow Full Bharath! No botheration for human nor human empowerment!
    10 Crores open bid on operation Kamala!!

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  • Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Please seek opinion of Congi veteran , Mr, Janardhana Baazigar Poojair in this regard.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Mr. Shetty,
    I guess you cannot talk beyond Rahul & Janardhana

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    BJP is using a lot of Black Money ...

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  • H.DSOUZA, KODAGU / MANGALURU

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Apex court is your ultimate solution! contact Sri. Jetmalani😠

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  • Hitesh, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Congress is doing 'MLA Bachao Andolan' investing crores of rupees for maintaing these tainted corrupt MLAs under the guidance by CM Siddaramaiah.

    PM Modiji's dream of 'Congress Mukth Bhaarath' is nearing.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 30 2017

    Are they bonded labourers ???
    Third class politics by khangi to save dynasty rule..
    Chi chi tu tu for kai resort politics...

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  • Narendra Kumar, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 31 2017

    @ jeevan, mangalore

    You are truly a pest.

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