‘BJP govt deleted names of minorities from electoral list’
The voting turnout in the State was reduced since the BJP government had deleted the names of minority voters from the electoral roll by misusing the administrative machinery,” alleged Mysore Lok Sabha constituency Congresss candidate H Vishwanath.
Speaking to mediapersons after participating in a mass marriage programme organised by the Kodagu District Al-Ameen Committee here on Sunday, Vishwanath said that the State BJP government, which is influenced by the Narendra Modi’s Gujarath model election, has misused the administrative machinery and deleted the names of Muslim, Christian and many secular voters. “By denying the constitutional right of citizens, BJP has mocked at the democratic set up,” he criticised.
He charged that BJP had blocked many voters from exercising the franchise by applying indelible ink on their fingers after distributing money on the eve of election. “The future of nation itself will be in danger, if people’s right to vote was denied,” he opined.
Vishwanath said that BJP is the direct opponent of Congress in the constituency. “Only people speak about triangular contest. However, people of Mysore and Kodagu districts will support me only,” he expressed his confidence.
Further he said that people had voted keeping in mind the future of nation. Minority’s votes will favour Congress, he added. JDS candidate B A Jeevijaya was also present at the mass marriage programme.
Applications invited
Applications have been invited from interested youths for training in sewing machine operator under Suvarna Vasthraneethi scheme. According to a release, candidates from Kadur taluk can apply for handloom training. The candidates will be given stipend of Rs 2,000 during the training programme. For more details contact: Assistant Director, Handlooms department, District Industries Centre building. The last date for submitting application is May 13.
