Poll expenditure Congress spends more
1:21 PM Posted by ukmad
The official poll expenditure of candidates has started trickling in. In Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency, the BJP candidate Suresh Angadi spent more than Rs 17 lakh compared to Rs 17.8 lakh spent by Congress rival Amarsinh Patil but both well within the Rs 25 lakh election commission cap.
BJP could get a shock: Belgaum may see a surprise
11:31 AM Posted by ukmad
Congress is playing the hit song ‘Jai Ho’ to catch the minds of the voters and BJP is playing the ‘Bhai ho’. The latest trend this time has been SMS and internet. The giant screen on the Nucleus mall is displaying ads of all the 3 main candidates in the fray.
The BJP is trying to woo the Marathi voter who is against Angadi for his U turn on the Safforn flag issue and BJP is trying to woo the Marathi Voters by playing Marathi songs like Garja Maharashtra Maza tunes changed with BJP words. The congress is not really doing this kind of campaigning.
The JD(s) on a smaller note has been organizing padyatras and meetings in different areas on small scale and meeting one to one. The candidates are having small meetings in different areas.
The BJP is in such a precarious situation right now and all this is thanks to its candidate Suresh Angadi who plunged into the Saffron flag issue of the corporation so that he will get support of the Marathi voters but this has boomeranged on him as the Kannada activists are still demanding and protesting against Anagdi’s candidature and also the fact the both the MES and KRV have openly asked people not to vote for Angadi.
In the last election the 2.25 lakh Marathi voters played a vital role in victory of Anagdi and this time if these votes don’t come BJP’s way a surprise is in store.
When this blog spoke to a group of Marathi voters, they said this time they have not yet decided what they will do. One person added that he might just skip voting only this time, as he felt he has no good choice. Kudachi’s support to Angadi was welcome wish for Angadi but it was not heartily welcomed by the BJP, sources say.
This is the best time to get some donations and sources say this is going on. The leaders are also making promises to solve the problems of the people but no one is mentioning a point- point to answer to a problem, it’s all in vague, “if we are elected we will solve your problems” [your means us or THEIRS has to be seen]
Could Elephant of BSP surprise, may not be as no campaigning has been seen profoundly in the city.
The JD(s) candidate A B Patil yesterday said that Angadi is out of the race and he was ahead of his opponents and his closet rival was Amarsinh Patil.
Still there is a week’s time for doing the last minute calculations of who will vote where and what has to be done.
On this very site the mock poll for voting the MP is showing a lead to the BJP, but as this is voted by non voters (who will not vote physically) spread across the world this in reality could be a different scenario. The Rural voters will be the chunk of the voting and as Belgaum has normally seen a voter turnout of about 60% the same can be expected this time also.
The young generation or the first time voters might even have their say. We all speak of equality etc but when it comes to election Language, Caste do play a role and that cannot be denied.
In short, this is could be close fight and winning percentages could be lower than last time. But to know who will be our MP we will have to wait till May 16, and before that, “WE ALL NEED TO VOTE”. Be it anyone we need to go out and VOTE and make our vote count. You don’t like a candidate vote against him instead of not Voting. Well many won’t agree to this but as per the provisions of the present law this is the best we can do.
So vote on April 23, don’t forget, all your holiday activities should start after you have voted. So the first thing in the morning at 7 am GO OUT AND VOTE. I WILL BE AT THE POLLING BOOTH AT 7 am to cast my vote; you know what even my vote could make the difference.
BJP will have to sweat it out in Belgaum
11:01 AM Posted by ukmad
Here is a story form The Hindu.
Suresh Angadi is relying on Lingayat votes & Congress is a divided house in Belgaum.
In the absence of any “wave” in favour or against any political party and despite a visible degree of public anger against the Bharatiya Janata Party for its failure to implement the promise of distributing rice at Rs. 2 per kg, the “Operation Lotus,” and allegations of corruption in appointments and transfers, the party may retain the Belgaum Lok Sabha seat.
The present MP, Suresh C. Angadi, an influential Lingayat leader, is locked in a “50:50” contest with Congress candidate Amarsinh Patil. The Janata Dal (S) has also fielded a Lingayat in A.B. Patil, who quit the Congress after being denied the party ticket. The threat of a section in the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) to vote against him for his remarks on President Pratibha Patil and Chhatrapati Shivaji in the recent past has only compounded his problems. Even a section of the Kannada workers have turned against him for his support to MES on the flag row here recently. Although he tendered an apology to both the groups, it has demoralised his own party men.
Amarsinh Patil is campaigning all alone. He is relying on the support of the backward classes, particularly Kurubas, Dalits, Christians and Muslims, and those who are disillusioned with BJP’s style of governance in Karnataka.
Mr. Angadi is banking on the support of the Lingayats and a majority of the Marathi-speaking voters, a section of Dalits, traditional supporters of BJP, and new young voters.
He is confident that BJP Government’s initiatives to develop Belgaum into a second capital by establishing the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, besides national issues like terrorism; recession, price rise and growing unemployment would work in his favour.
Mostly a triangular fight in Belgaum
10:10 AM Posted by ukmad
A.B.Patil JD(s) a congress loyalist for years recently joined the JD(S) a week ago as he was denied a ticket and now has filed papers from the Janata Dal Secular.
Other 8 people also field in their papers yesterday they are Ramachandra Mareppa Torgal, Ashok Pandappa Hanaji, Vijaykumar Jinadatt Upadhya, Ismail Magdum Sadiqunnisa, Kasturi Basangouda Bhovi, Yellappa Miraj Belgaumkar and Ramangouda Siddangouda Patil, all independents; and Vinay Appayyagouda Patil of the Janata Dal (Secular). The total number of nominations field for Belgaum are 13.
In Belgaum the fight would be a Triangular one between Suresh Angadi BJP, Amarsinh Patil Congress, & A.B.Patil JD(s).
BJP, BSP and Congress file nominations for Belgaum
10:20 AM Posted by ukmad
Suresh Angadi of the BJP, Amarsinh Patil of Congress and Ramanagowda Siddanagowda Patil of Savadatt filed in their nominations for the Belgaum constituency yesterday.
AMARSINH VASANTRAO PATIL is Congress candidate for Belgaum
10:06 AM Posted by ukmad
AMARSINH VASANTRAO PATIL will be contesting from the Belgaum Loksabha constituency from the ticket from the Congress.
He was the runner up in 2004 with 36.48% votes and was the MP for Belgaum in 1999 general elections.
He was the runner up in 2004 with 36.48% votes and was the MP for Belgaum in 1999 general elections.
Belgaum Parliamentary constituency history
1:03 PM Posted by ukmad
The elections date has been announced for the Loksabha elections. The atmosphere will get heated with debates and we the voters and this blog will get you every part of this.
To begin with this let’s look at the history of Belgaum Parliamentary constituency.
In the 13 General elections that have happened
Congress (INC) has won 10 times in 1957, 1962, 1967, 1971, 1977, 1980, 1984, 1989, 1991 & 1999.
Janta Dal has won once in 1996.
BJP has won Twice in 1998 & 2004.
The most important point by which Belgaum became famous was the 1996 general elections where there were 463 candidates, the highest ever I believe (I need to confirm this).
SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA of the Congress has won 4 times from Belgaum.
KOTRASHETTI APPAYAPPA KARAVEERAPPA of the Congress again has won twice.
MPs of Belgaum:
1957- DATAR BALWANTRAO NAGESHRAO (INC)
1962- BALAVANTRAO NAGESHARAO DATAR (INC)
1967- N. M. NABISAB (INC)
1971- KOTRASETTI APPAYA KARAVIRAPPA (INC)
1977- KOTRASHETTI APPAYAPPA KARAVEERAPPA (INC)
1980- SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA (INC)
1984- SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA (INC)
1989- SIDNAL SHANMUKAPPA BASSAPPA (INC)
1991- SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA (INC)
1996- KOUJALAGI SHIVANAND HEMAPPA (JD)
1998- BABAGOUDA RUDRAGOUDA PATIL (BJP)
1999- Amarsinh Vasantarao Patil (INC)
2004- ANGADI SURESH CHANABASAPPA (BJP)
Belgaum Parliamentary constitunecy winners from 1957 to 2004 - Free Legal Forms
The pdf file has the complete details of the candidates and the votes they got from 1957 to 2004.
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All info sourced from www.eci.gov.in
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Congress demand that the disputed Marathi speaking areas in Karnataka be declared as Union Territory till Supreme Court decides
5:57 PM Posted by ukmad
Flaying the Karnataka government's decision to hold the legislature session in Belgaum, MPCC Spokesman Anant Gadgil said "holding Legislature session is rubbing salt to the wounds of the Marathi people in Belgaum".
Source: The Hindu
Here again its politics over peoples issues. Because it’s the BJP in Karnataka, the congress must be saying this. Not sure nor the politicians sure of what they say and what they don’t.
Denying permission to ‘Maha Melav’ was wrong
11:16 AM Posted by ukmad
The decision to deny permission to the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) to hold the “Maha Melav” was politically wrong decision, according to a senior Minister.
KPCC member L.B. Karale did not appreciate the decision of the Government to deny permission to MES to hold its convention. He observed that the Government had acted undemocratically under the pressure from some Kannada groups.
Mr. Karale sought to convey that MES had no case against Karnataka or Kannadigas. They are against the States Reorganisation Commission injustice.
BJP leader Suresh C. Angadi, MP, said he and Rajya Sabha member Prabhakar B. Kore had insisted that there was nothing wrong in according permission, as the MES meet held on September 25, 2006, was peaceful.
Source The Hindu
Now these comments can strike off another a battle of war of words between many. But see this from a political point of view.
The Marathi speaking populace who last time voted for the BJP for the Loksabha seat, this time may not vote the same way, so they are worried and Congress knows this and hence this new interpretation.
Belgaum session: Congress criticizes: Belgaumites Rejoice
6:29 PM Posted by ukmad
The duration of the session to be held in Belgaum was very short and should have been 20 days instead of three or four days. The government has convened the session only to fulfill the constitutional obligations which will not serve any purpose.
Governor Rameshwar Thakur will address the joint sitting of the State Legislature scheduled to begin from January 16 in Belgaum.
There will be no question hour during the Belgaum session. Both houses will sit on Jan 17 and take up obituary references. Official business will be taken up for six days from Jan 19 to 24. The houses will adjourn on Jan 24.
No question hour means the problems of the common man will not be raised, which is a must in democracy then why this Natak in Karnatak.
But, due to this session the roads are getting a new lease of life. Buildings are being painted, new High mast street lamps will be put up, about 25 in 10 days time, dividers being put and painted. Traffic signals being repaired and many other such things are been taken up right now in the city.
So this is nice for Belgaum.
Source: webindia123 Deccan Herald
K'taka: Cong MLAs worth Rs 256 crore; BJP 203 crore
12:39 PM Posted by ukmad
The special Legislative session in Karnataka gets underway on Wednesday. The Congress, which will sit in opposition, leads the table with candidates with very high assets while the ruling BJP comes second, indicates statistics available with Karnataka Election Watch.
The Congress has 35 MLAs with very high assets (Rs 20 crore and above) and their total worth is Rs 256.6 crore. In 2004, the party after the election was worth just Rs 54.2 crore which would mean that the party has seen a 373 per cent jump in the last four years.
The Congress, incidentally, has the richest two MLAs in the 224-member House.
M Krishnappa, from the Vijay Nagar constituency in Bengaluru, is worth Rs 147.88 crore. His liabilities are estimated at Rs 69.85 crore.
Second on the list is Feroz Nurrudin Sait (Congress) from the Belgaum Uttar constituency with assets and liabilities estimated at Rs 58.55 crore and Rs 0 respectively.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has 40 MLAs with very high assets and their total worth is Rs 203.8 crore as against the Rs 51.4 crore in the 2004 elections. The party has seen a jump of 296 per cent in the past four years.
Anand Singh from the Vijayanagara constituency is the richest BJP MLA with assets worth Rs 57. 34 crore. The liabilities of Singh who is also the third richest MLA are estimated at Rs 7.37 crore.
The JD(S), which came third in the election with just 28 seats, has 16 MLAs with very high assets and are worth Rs 112.9 crore. The richest MLA from the JD(S) is H D Kumaraswamy, the former chief minister of the state. Kumaraswamy who won from the Ramanagar constituency, 50 km from Bangalore is worth Rs 30.20 crore, thus making him the ninth richest MLA in the House. His liabilities are estimated at Rs 23.12 crore.
