News Karnataka
Saturday, February 08 2025
Mangaluru

Am ashamed to say I am from Karnataka : Veerappa Moily

Photo Credit :

Mangalore :  I feel ashamed to introduce myself as a  person from Karnataka whenever  I visit some other state or travel abroad,” exclaimed Union Minister  for Petroleum and Natural Gas M Veerappa Moily.

Addressing a press meet held here, Moily said the BJP government in Karnataka  has  made every citizen of the state hang  his head in shame by indulging in rampant corruption and innumerous scandals. “Feeling ashamed to introduce myself as a Karnataka man, I only  prefer to introduce myself as a union  minister,” Moily added.

Continuing his tirade against the state government, Moily was also critical of the government decision to  set up 32 deemed universities. Many colleges which lack basic infrastructural facilities too are included in the list, he alleged and said bribery has played a major role in granting permit.

Most of the state ministers are involved in corruption cases while some have even been to the prison. Even the Supreme court has censured the state for the Rs 50,000 crore worth mining scam, he said adding history has never seen such a shameless government.

 Commenting on the power crisis in the state, Moily said the government has also failed in handling the power generation and supply scenario. The state is facing an unprecedented power crisis, he said  and added the government was also facing a huge debt burden.

On the allegations hurled at  Mangalore South Congress candidate JR Lobo by BJP candidate Yogish Bhat,  Moily said  the allegations were baseless and even pointed out how Yogish Bhat  had taken the initiative in demolishing a portion of the Ladygoschen building believing the assurance of some one. Finally, I had to intervene to ensure that the construction works were taken up,” Moily said.

 Ibrahim Kodijal, in-charge District Congress President, JR Lobo, party candidate, former mayor K Ashraf, PV Mohan, Shashidhar Hegde, TK Sudhir, Tejomaya and others were present.

MANY DROPS MAKE AN OCEAN
Support NewsKarnataka's quality independent journalism with a small contribution.
[ratemypost]
[addtoany]
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.