Bengaluru: BJP leader Anantkumar Hegde represented Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha segment in Karnataka for six terms and now gynecologist Anjali Nimbalkar is putting up a spirited fight seeking to turn the tide and "deliver" it for the Congress.
Dr Nimbalkar is taking on former Karnataka Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, who replaced Hegde, in this BJP stronghold.
A former Congress MLA, she lost the Assembly elections from Khanapur in Belagavi district last year.
The 62-year-old Kageri, a six-term MLA and a former minister, was also defeated in the Assembly polls from Sirsi.
"In the past 30 years, the voice of Uttara Kannada was not spoken and not even a single question was asked in the Parliament," Nimbalkar said in an apparent dig at Hegde.
If elected, she said her focus is to address the local issues related to forest dwellers, getting them 'patra' for their own land -- a battle they have been fighting for long.
Also on her priority list is getting a multispecialty hospital in Kumta as per people's demand, generating employment and focusing on tourism for the overall development of Uttara Kannada.
"Issues related to forest dwellers -- they want a 'patra' for their own land -- we will try and put forth these issues in the first session itself and we will see to it that maximum applications which are pending with the Central government get cleared during the first session itself," she said in an interview.
"So, our thing is that at least 50 per cent of the jobs should be given to the local Kannadigas in the Central schemes which are implemented in the district," she said.
Noting that Uttara Kannada has a combination of both beaches and temples, Nimbalkar said the district can be developed internationally in a much higher scale than "what actually Goa or Kerala is".
The Congress candidate is also banking on the five guarantee schemes launched by the Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka and the promises made by party in its manifesto at the national level.
Responding to a question, she expressed happiness that the Congress has fielded a total of six women candidates out of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka.
While campaigning, Nimbalkar said she was overwhelmed to see a large number of people, especially women, turning up for her rallies despite the intense heat in Uttara Kannada.
"They are very happy that the Congress has given a woman candidate and an educated candidate who herself is a doctor and a gynecologist. So they are excited that, yes, she can be our voice in the Parliament who can fight for our rights," the 47-year-old said.
"I have worked as an MLA (Khanapur), so they have seen my work in the Assembly and the expectations are like, yes, she will be the one who will be speaking for us and that faith is seen in their eyes," she said.
Nimbalkar strongly believes that when women enter any field, it brings a different perspective - be it in terms of management, policy formulation or even as homemakers.
Uttara Kannada is among the 14 constituencies going for polls in Karnataka under second phase on May 7.
Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha seats and the first phase of polling was held on April 26.
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Namasthe to all.Islam,Jewish Religion and Christianity are Semitic religions.They do not consider other religions as religions.Yehovah and Allah are none other than LORD SHIVA.MOSES' tomb is in KASHMIR.
JESUS CHRIST'S TOMB is in KASHMIR.KA'ABA IN MECCA IS A ShIVA TEMPLE. ANGEL GABRIEL IS NONE OTHER THAN GODDESS PARVATI. In HINDU religion GOD is formless and merciful to all people irrespective of their creed and race. Jews and Arabs are originated in Bharat. ABRAHAM AND SARAH ARE LORD BRAHMA AND GODDESS SARASWATI. NOAH IS NONE OTHER MANU THE PROGENITOR OF HUMAN KIND. HINDUS should deeply study their religion and other religions.
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Happy to read the news.
All religion is a manual for human kind to follow the guidelines of righteousness.These all religions are part of Gods revelation and we humans have intepreted for our own benefits.Hence there is variations and divisions.Those don't trust then one should do the research and conclude, rather puting your own knowledge based on assumptions.
Allah hu Akbar. Dear Brother Mohammed Abul Samad congratulation. May Allah Subhanawataala give u good spirit n health also u try to join spreading ( dawa ) islam. Insha Allah. Allah will pardon your past sins. N Allah will award u in this world n hereafter. All the best. Take care of your health. Allah Hafiz.
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Congratulations Mr. Abdul Samad.... Welcome to Islam the religion of peace.
Congratulations Mr Abdul Samad Welcome to Islam the religion of peace,.
Welcome to islam brother! Another terrorist in the making
Welcome to Pislam brother the religion of intolerance
Welcome to Shitslam brother!
Welcome to shitslam brother
All praise to The Creator Who has saved His slave from hell fire.
Any one who search for truth and try to find out the reality of himself and universe will ultimately embrace Islam. As no religion except Islam gives the scientific and logical answer to the creation of universe. So the requirement is only to educate people and develop a sense to search for truth and not live the life of animal without thinking of beginning and end of this universe.
Welcome to Islam
My dear beloved brother.
Right choice Right Direction
Allah's blessing you to show the right path to reach the paradise
ALLAHU AKBAR! Welcome this brother to the Religion of Rabbil A'alameen, Allah the Eternal and Absolute!!
Comments sections ... BURNOL MOMENT FOR SANGHIS...!!
Dear friend its a pleasant news, Subanallah may Alllah Almighty bless you with all his bounties Insha Allah now definitely you will realise what is islam and why islam called as religion of peace and humanity.
Dear Nagaraj Ramarao... (#35)
When U say there is no GOD but ALLAH and Muhammad pbuh is the messenger of GOD... All your sins are forgiven even if it is as big as a mountain...ALLAH is most forgiving and Most merciful...
It is better for you to look Who is ALLAH and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad pbuh.. If you read QURAN...U will be introduced to the REALITY of this LIFE ... and there is a special message from God directly to YOU and ME .. who is the CREATION of HIM. It is the best blessing one should have to connect with the CREATOR. So i request all non muslims to read with open heart \ the message of the CREATOR 'The QURAN'\"
When ALLAH forgives him Who are WE to throw Him... Everything is in the hands of ALLAH and those who are blessed with the knowledge of TRUTH are blessed...Cos people who keep HATRED and EVIL are in DARKNESS from this BLESSINGS ... and we SEE lot of HATRED and EVIL coming out of RSS headquarters which many youth follow BLINDLY without knowing the REALITY of LIFE."
commentors like vijay some say, he is one terror group to another terror group, now u have shiva sene terror group before its not. first clean ur hatred heart
as UMAR KHATTHAB (R.A)
Nepal is hindu country Right? Why there is Murder Rape Etc if you want to Know Islam dont see the country see the quran and study the life of prohet muhammed (saw) and his companions
I know some people can't take this in. Isn't it foolish to think that each and everything in this world as god???
Reply to vineey ashok London
All those indulge in terrorism activities carrying Muslim names are not true followers of Islam and they are misled just like you are
So wake up pal and understand Islam and I invite to embrace Islam
he is weak person. he blamed islam . islam should throw him out
he ditched hindu , he ditched his parents. selfish fellow. he want to get seat from political party
islam should not accept him. he told once he will throw islam
all religions are supreme. He is a weak person, he should have fought
islam should throw him out. he is selfish, and he will ditch islam
though he does not believe himself, he is a traitor. he want seat from other party.
Messenger of ALLAH, MUHAMMAD pbuh, said \He who becomes good in Islam, will not be punished for what he committed during his Jahiliyyah (before ISLAM). He who become bad in Islam, will face a punishment for his previous and later deeds\"."
AaHLaan Waa SaahLaan ya Akhiii
May ALLAH give HIDAYAH to the rest of GOONS
Pakistan is a republic country not an Islamic sharia (law) following country.If Islam was spread & preached by sword as some people think it would not be the fastest growing religion in US,Europe..I remember a conference held in Chennai by Dr.Zakir Naik in which he requested to Hindu brothers to preach Sanskrit to their children & made an appeal to then ruling party of INDIA BJP & requested to Bjp's NDA chief MR.LAL KRISHNA ADVANI & PM of our country at that period MR.ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE to make Sanskrit compulsory in schools so that everyone can read VEDAS. Hindu brothers please read your authentic vedas then read QURAN & dont fall prey to political people. MIM leader Asad uddin Owaisi is a straight forward practicing Muslim who don't fears RSS & its ideologies .may I know a single freedom fighters name from RSS.
Brothers who ever comment here against Sushil Kumar Jain's decision. Hazrath Umar was a staunch enemy of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who set out in a morning to kill him wielding sword in his hand. But previous night prophet asked to the creator of the universe to assist him by giving straight path to one of the two either Abu Jahal or Umar. Almighty has accepted his prayer and gave Islam to Umar. We wont even wonder if Modi or Ram Bagawath accepts Islam. It is all in His hand. We just keep going peacefully on the way of our prophet Muhammed peace be upon him.
The brothers who comment negative to Sushil Kumar Jain's decision should understand here one thing. This kind of miracle is in the hands of the creator. Umar the staunch enemy of our prophet Muhammad who set out to kill him wielding the sword in his hand. But previous night prophet prayed to Allah to assist him with one of the two either Abu Jahal or Umar. Allah accepted prophet's prayer and gave straight path to Umar. Even we Muslims wont wonder if Ram Bagawath or Modi accepts Islam. It is all in His hand.
Masha Allah. It's good to see people are accepting Islam. Alhamdulillah.
This is just the beginning we are gonna witness many more in coming days in sha Allah. May Allah guide us all into the right path.
This is just the begining, we are gonna witness many more.. May allah guide us all to right path..
So a guy who is disappointed with his party because he didn't get what he wanted, converts to Islam as a publicity stunt and retards here are going alhamdulillah, mashallah as if he has done this sincerely. No wonder people think you are morons.
He finally understood the religion.
masha allah.. islam is best religion to follow..but mostly followers are not good..they are only muslim by name..not trying to understand the real islam..
ALLAH O AKBAR
Ghar vapasi without any provocation
Pakistan is an Islamic country right? I see all you guys says Islam is purity and peace...why so much of violence there?Can somebody justify this?
I have seriously no issue in people selecting his religion but the post here are just sick.
Wow Amazing. Allahu Akbar
Alhamdulillah
Shreyas Jain, Dont get jealous....Muslims will not offer any money...people come to the fold of Islam because it spreads only peace and tranquility....and they understand truth....
ALHAMDULLILLAH (Thanks to ALLAH)... ALLAHU AKBAR (God is GREATEST)
There is NO GOD but ALLAH..& MUHAMMAD pbuh is the LAST & FINAL messenger & Slave of ALLAH.
Prophet Muhammad pbuh taught us
There is only one God ALLAH
There were many prophet sent by ALLAH to convey this message to the People.
He selected the prophet from their own group to convey this message of ONENESS...
In SHAA ALLAH in near future... we will see more enemies of present INDIA will follow when they come to know the REALITY of ONE GOD
When we know the REALITY of TRUTH, they will know that those who WORSHIP man made Gods are in FALSE.
Dear HINDU brothers ... READ QURAN and UNDERSTAND what it says if U are really honest ... ALLAH will GUIDE U ALL>>.. & U will surely RECOGNIZE the devils of the SOciety which is encouraging YOU to commit violence... Please read QURAN and THINK & PONDER what it SAYS.
What's over happened all these are in beginning stage, you Bull of the Gate no one not read properly, Master Viren Koti Anna you are the biggest Buffoon in this world, why you bring MIM here maharaya???? never ever improve, our greatest people fight for freedom you Chelas of RSS killed our father of Nation. now the turning point you Goonda Criminals!!!!!!!
If God Almighty guides nobody can misguide
Ask for true giudance from Almighty
Dear Hindu brothers and sisters we muslims say the
Gayathri Mantra
compulsorily in our prayer 5 times That is the opening chapter of the quran .
Please read the prayer whole heartedly for true guidance . You will be guided
welcome to religion of peace, islam is the way of life. when islam enters anybody's life, men will become a complete men , women will become a complete women and human will become a complete human.
Allahu akbar
@BINOY MANGALORE,
KEEP RESPECT IN COMMENTS WHAT HAPPENED TO ANANTH KUMAR HEGDE ONE WHO WAS TALKING IN ROAD AGAINST ISLAM
NOW CASE IN CHOOR BAZAR ISLAM IS PEASE ..
ISLAM NEVER SAID TO BLAME ANATHER RELIGION ISLAM TOLD T
ALLAHU AKBAR
Congratulations!
Truth prevailed.....
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