Udupi: Won't invite Shiroor Swamiji to contest on BJP ticket, says party


Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Mar 14: Three days after Sri Laxmivarateertha Swamiji of Shiroor Math announced his decision to contest the Assembly elections this time either as an independent or on BJP's ticket, the district BJP made it clear that it would not invite the Swamiji to join the party or contest as its candidate.

Addressing a press meet here on Tuesday March 13, district BJP president Mattaru Ratnakar Hegde said, "Shiroor Swamiji has had close relations with the BJP for 30 years. After his press meet, I met him and received prasadam from him. He is criticising the party only now, after 30 years. On the one hand, he is talking in support of Pramod Madhwaraj, on the other hand he is willing to contest on BJP's ticket. He should give clarification on his stand."

Brushing aside Shiroor Swamiji's remarks that BJP in Udupi was not doing well, he said, "BJP has been cent percent right in terms of doing its duty. We welcome all those want to join the BJP, but we will not welcome Shiroor Swamiji. The BJP high command will take the final deciion. He has expressed his disappointment with the BJP. I do not know what he wants from us. BJP will not offer the ticket to him, that is very clear. There is no need for him to join the BJP to 'set it right'. We are not in need of any such person."


'Kamala Yatra'

Mattaru Ratnakar Hegde also announced that BJP would be holding a three-day 'Kamala Yatra' from Friday March 16.

"Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje will inaugurate the rally at 3 pm. The other local MLAs and MPs will be present. The Yatra will go on till March 18. Preparations are in full swing are around 3-4 acre of land has been identified for the programme. A team of technicians have come to set up the stage and decorate the venue," he said.

"A variety of entertainment programmes will be organised at the venue. People can take selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state president Yeddyurappa at selfie booths. A variety of local delicacies will be available at food stalls at nominal price. There will also be theme-based game stalls, kids' zone with joyrides, recreational on-stage activities like musical chair, pop quiz, impromptu singing competition, and laser shows. 'Chai pe charcha', an interaction programme with children will also be held.

"An 'Akanksha' counter will be set up for people to express their expectations from the BJP. The programme will be held for three days. There will also be folk cultural dance, magic show, mehandi for women, games competition, mallakamba, tattoo counter and astrology counter at the venue," he added.

 

  

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  • Eugene, New York

    Thu, Mar 15 2018

    Although no mention has been made of jokers at this circus/mela everybody be assured that there will be no shortage of them at the festivities.

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  • Charan, Mangaluru

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Shiroor swamiji is trying to follow Swami Adityanath. UP is different and swami Adityanath has worked with the people , knows people's problems. He has Modiji s vision for development. What experience Shiroor swamiji has? Only criticising.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    BJP now proved itself that they are anti-swamiji..., anti-Hinduism...,
    lol..., vote keliye kuch bhi...!!!

    sub kuch FEKU hi FEKU...!!!!

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Wash DC.

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    This guy Mattar was with JDS( like Ivan and Sidda) till last year....now he is the top leader of BJP along with Shobhakka....

    Same fate awaits for these morons like what happened in UP today....absolutely useless and good for nothing people...

    Compared to these Chors ....CONgress Chors look decent....

    ...JH...

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  • Robert, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    True color of BJP is shown here.

    Shiroor Swamiji should take steps have own party, then may be BJP will invite welcome him .and possibly give a ticket...

    BJP should not forget Shiroor Swamiji has large followers .....

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Sorry state of BJP in udupi..., imported leader from JDS is trying to salvage the lost pride of BJP (After late Dr Acharya), look like BJP is orphened in Udupi...!!!

    however.., it is worth enjoying - DOMBARATA...!!!
    lol

    jh
    jai hind...,

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Totally exposed..., now let the people tell .., who is anti-Hindu..., anti-Swamiji's....!!!!!!
    When it comes to Hugplomacy..., Hindustan leadership is first to embrace Islam leaders...,

    The moral of the story is ...., the hidden agenda of self proclaimed savior of Hinduism party is money & vote bank politics...,

    Let us enjoy the DOMBARATA...!!!!

    Let us only hope that there won't be any surgical strike...!!!!

    jh
    jai hind...,

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Bad news for some is voter is not selling his vote in DK for money! DK people are generally honest and respectable immaterial of material wealth they possess!! Its told by one of DK law makers recently!

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  • Shoan DSouza, Sacheripet

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Anybody from Udupi know , where was Miss.Shobha Karandlaje since 4 years? Now she is on Udupi to Chickmagalore mata yaathre ..! Before that she was in Madikeri jathre...! Yeh public hai. ...yeh public hai. ..andhar kyanite hai, bahar kya hai (2) sab kuch janthi hai.

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  • Lambert, manganauru

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Loot.Us should be the slogan or name for the YATRA. Yes sane citizens should end this yatra in 2019 which leads to only 2 dictators home state. Karnataka in the GEMSTONE in the south that these fanatics want to usurp. Tainted former C.M ...do we need such a guy again with his hooligan paid sanghis to bring in animosity , hatred again in our state.

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  • santhu biruve, Mumbai/Udupi

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    CONG Mukt K'ta very soon.

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  • Mohandas Kumar, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Next Rajastan and Madhypradesh Election both states BJP Mukutha....

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  • khan, Al khobar

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Here BJPis getting mukth everywhere....:D

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  • Salam, Mangaluru

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Nice joke

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  • Marian D'Souza, Falnir Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    BJP is losing 3 Lok Sabha Seats, 2 in Yogis UP and 1in Bihar.Defeated Yogi will not come to Karnataka to spoil the peace and Harmony here. GOOD Riddance of bad rubbish

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Before joining any party Swami has created controversies. Swami, Yogi, Religious seers and Holliman better concentrate and play better role as they are and can guide people with some wisdom. People can gain in a religious way. Leave the politics to common man.
    Politics is not for sincere man.

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  • Mohandas Kumar, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Now UP CM Yogi Adityanath leading Star Election campaigner of BJP wont visit Karnataka again because BJP is going to loose both Lokasabha seats in UP Gorakpur and Phupur constituency.

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  • Becchha Belman, Bedra.

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Insted of three days Kamala Yathra.... Go few hours for " PAPA PARIHARA YATHRA ".

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    I feel swamiji lost respect by travelling on two boats simultaneously...
    Please make your mind clear and fight on independent ticket...

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  • SHAHID, SHIRVA

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    BJP will not offer the ticket to him, that is very clear.
    BHAKTO YAAD RAKNA IS BATH KO...

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  • Jasun, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    @SHAHID.... YOU ARE TRYING TO IMITATE.... STILL YOU SUPPORT HIM.... KYA BAATH HEI.

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  • Ronald, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    You do not like someone appreciating good work of Pramod Madhwaraj! Would you support some one endorsing moral policing, cow based and communal vandalism? However personally I feel that Swamiji can do a lot better better and social awareness by not entering politics.

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  • Ray, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    If everyone join congress/ BJP who will get the seat to fight election..there will be more confusions and decline...people will jump one party to another!!!

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  • William, mangalore

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    HOW COME AMBANI BECOME RICHEST IN ASIA, WHILE INDIA NOW BECAME 6TH RICHEST COMPARING TO 3RD RICHEST IN 2014???? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF "JUMBLA" ????

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  • sandesh, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Shiroor swamiji has close relations with BJP for 30 years. But you are newly joined BJP.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 14 2018

    Either-ways you guys are going to loose Badly ...

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